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Shipping a car TO Riverside

Military personnel with PCS orders to March Air Reserve Base, collectors purchasing vintage vehicles, and college students all need reliable Riverside car shipping. Montway is the trusted solution. Since our founding in 2007, we've helped over one million customers transport their vehicles all over the country, maintaining our A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

Shipping a car FROM Riverside

Montway makes it simple to find Riverside vehicle transport services. Our extensive carrier network delivers vehicles across California and all 50 states—including cars, trucks, motorcycles, classic cars, powersports equipment, and both personal and commercial vehicles. You can have peace of mind knowing our dedicated team is handling all the details for you.

What customers say about shipping a car to or from Riverside with Montway:

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How does Riverside car shipping work with Montway?

Transporting your vehicle from point A to point B is easier than you may think! In fact, there are just three simple steps—watch the video to learn more.

The car transport process

step_1Step 1: Quote & book order
step_2Step 2: Vehicle pickup
step_3Step 3: Vehicle delivery
How Auto Transport Works

Ready to book Riverside auto transport services?

If you’re starting to plan your move to or from the Inland Empire or have the date set in stone, you can get an estimate for Riverside auto transport right now. All we need to give you an immediate quote are some details about your vehicle, addresses for your pickup and delivery locations, and a few other pieces of information. If you have additional questions about pricing or the transport process, call 888-666-8929 to chat with one of Montway’s friendly transport specialists.

How much does Riverside car shipping cost?

Many factors go into calculating the cost of your Riverside car shipment, including:


  • Total travel distance
  • Pickup and delivery locations
  • Shipping dates
  • Trailer type (open or enclosed)
  • Vehicle details
  • Seasonal fluctuations

 

For the most accurate estimate, provide a Montway agent with your vehicle type, origin and destination locations, first available shipping date and specific trailer type (open or enclosed).

How long does it take to ship a car to or from Riverside?

The actual transit time of your vehicle depends on:


  • Total travel distance
  • Weather
  • Seasonal demand
  • Pickup and delivery locations
  • Route construction
  • Route traffic

 

Transit time does not include vehicle loading and unloading time, or any scheduled stops the driver may have while en route. Once your order is dispatched, you’ll receive estimated pickup and delivery dates.

Calculate your Riverside car shipping costs

There are many factors that go into calculating a car shipping cost. Enter basic details about your vehicle, pickup and drop-off locations and transit date for the most accurate estimate.

Popular Riverside auto transport routes

What can you expect for Riverside car shipping in terms of timing and pricing? This table lays out the popular routes to and from the area. Please note that these are estimates calculated from annual data. To get the most accurate quote, you must provide more detailed information about your vehicle and pickup/delivery locations.

Top 5 routes for car shipping to Riverside

Shipping fromShipping toAverage distanceTime estimatePrice estimate
TexasRiverside, CA1,565 miles5-7 days$923 
FloridaRiverside, CA2,650 miles7-9 days$1,563 
New YorkRiverside, CA2,820 miles7-9 days$1,663 
IllinoisRiverside, CA2,060 miles6-8 days$1,215 
New JerseyRiverside, CA2,820 miles7-9 days$1,663 

Top 5 routes for car shipping from Riverside

Shipping fromShipping toAverage distanceTime estimatePrice estimate
Riverside, CATexas1,193 miles5-7 days$1,085 
Riverside, CAFlorida2,515 miles7-9 days$1,483 
Riverside, CANew York2,755 miles7-9 days$1,625 
Riverside, CAIllinois1,924 miles6-8 days$1,135 
Riverside, CANew Jersey2,727 miles7-9 days$1,608 

OPEN car shipping

Due to its safety, reliability, and widespread availability, open transport is the most popular option for auto transport. When you need Riverside car shipping, open transport is also cost-effective and efficient, with your vehicle loaded and hauled on a multi-car carrier. Remember that with this method, your vehicle is uncovered, and may collect some dust or debris in transit through Southern California’s dry climate.

 

Learn more about open car shipping.

ENCLOSED car shipping

When it comes to transporting vintage, exotic, or luxury vehicles, enclosed shipping is the best choice. It also comes in handy for low-clearance performance vehicles that require hydraulic ramps or lift gates for safe loading and unloading. Using this method means your car is fully covered—providing peace of mind that your valuable possession is protected from weather and other road hazards.

 

Learn more about enclosed car shipping.

4 things to consider when transporting a car to or from Riverside

  • Vehicles must be registered with the California Department of Motor Vehicles. This includes cars, motorcycles, and even motorized boats. Convenient Riverside DMV locations include offices on Magnolia Avenue and Iowa Avenue.
  • New California residents must obtain a California driver’s license within 10 days of establishing residency.
  • Stay informed about Riverside events, emergencies, road closures, and weather alerts with RiversideAlert. Sign up for text and email notifications to receive updates about traffic on major routes like SR-91, I-215, and local street closures.
  • The Inland Empire has several toll roads including the 91 express lanes running through Riverside County. If you’re shipping your vehicle out of Riverside, remove your FasTrak transponder to avoid any toll charges during transport.

Riverside car shipping FAQs

Costs for Riverside car shipping take into account the distance, type of transport, vehicle details, seasonality, and more. On average, a distance under 500 miles will cost $1.85 per mile for open transport, the most common method of vehicle shipping. If shipping a car a few states away, between 501 and 1,500 miles, the rate is $0.91 per mile. Transport over 1,500 miles is about $0.59 per mile. Learn more about how car shipping costs are calculated.

You can choose to pay in full online, Montway accepts all major credit cards and PayPal. You can also pay in cash at the time of delivery. If you choose to pay in cash, there is a small partial payment of $249 or less (depending on the distance of your shipment) when you place your order to secure your car's spot on a truck.

Local or regional car shipments from Riverside, between 200 and 600 miles, generally take 2 to 4 days. You can expect about 4 to 6 days for moves between 1,000 and 1,500 miles, and 7 to 9 days when the vehicle relocation is over 2,400 miles. See Montway’s reference chart for more timeframes. Keep in mind that the vehicle type, time of year, and other factors go into determining transit time.

With Montway you can have one piece of luggage in the trunk free of charge. This could be a box, suitcase or bag, weighing no more than 100 lbs.

Yes! Even if your car, truck, van or other vehicle is inoperable, we are still able to transport it. Be sure to indicate this when booking your shipment, since a specialized winch will need to be used to load and unload it on and off the truck. The added equipment and work will be an additional expense.

Montway can ship virtually any type of vehicle to or from Riverside, including personal vehicles, trucks, Electric vehicles, luxury vehicles, classic and vintage cars, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, and specialty vehicles.

Ready to get a car shipping quote with Montway?

Our car shipping advisors are available by calling (888) 666-8929 to answer all your questions.