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Shipping a car TO San Jose

Getting your vehicle to San Jose is a straightforward process. Our expansive, nationwide network of carriers is fully equipped to transport your vehicle—be it a car, truck, motorcycle, EV, or classic car—to your home, office, or other location. Our team will coordinate the details of your San Jose vehicle shipment for a seamless and efficient transport experience.

Shipping a car FROM San Jose

Whether your journey involves a new military assignment, a career change, or a delivery of a classic car, you need an auto transport company with a proven reputation. Since opening in 2007, Montway has successfully managed vehicle shipments for over one million customers, earning an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau for our unwavering commitment to reliable service.

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

1,019,000+
Satisfied customers
16+ years
Experience
15,000+
Carriers

Trusted by the world’s largest brands

How does San Jose 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 San Jose auto transport services?

Ready to explore your options for shipping a vehicle to or from San Jose? For personalized assistance or to get a quote over the phone, call a Montway shipping advisor directly at 888-666-8929. If you prefer to check rates online, get an instant San Jose car shipping quote. Simply provide your pickup and drop-off locations, vehicle type, and a few other key details to get your estimated price.

How much does San Jose car shipping cost?

Many factors go into calculating the cost of your San Jose car shipment:

 

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

 

For the most accurate estimate, provide 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 San Jose?

The actual transit time of your vehicle depends on:

 

  • Weather
  • Seasonal demand
  • Pickup and delivery locations
  • Route construction
  • Route traffic


Transit time does not include vehicle pickup or delivery 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 San Jose 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 San Jose auto transport routes

To give you a starting point for planning, we’ve outlined the estimated transit times and costs for some of our most frequent shipping routes to and from San Jose. Consider these as ballpark figures based on annual data. For a precise and personalized quote, we will need your specific vehicle information and exact pickup and delivery locations.

Top 5 routes for car shipping to San Jose

Shipping fromShipping toAverage distanceTime estimatePrice estimate
TexasSan Jose, CA1,565 miles5-7 days$895 
FloridaSan Jose, CA2,650 miles7-9 days$1,359 
New YorkSan Jose, CA2,820 miles7-9 days$1,719 
IllinoisSan Jose, CA2,060 miles6-8 days$1,329 
New JerseySan Jose, CA2,820 miles7-9 days$1,589 

Top 5 routes for car shipping from San Jose

Shipping fromShipping toAverage distanceTime estimatePrice estimate
San Jose, CATexas1,565 miles5-7 days$1,200 
San Jose, CAFlorida2,660 miles7-9 days$1,450 
San Jose, CANew York2,800 miles7-9 days$1,550 
San Jose, CAIllinois2.050 miles6-8 days$1,250 
San Jose, CANew Jersey2,835 miles7-9 days$1,455 

OPEN car shipping

When it comes to shipping your car, truck, SUV, EV or other vehicle, open transport is the most popular choice for many reasons—it’s widely available and is safe and cost-effective for routes to or from San Jose. It’s worth noting that since these trailers are open to the elements, your vehicle may accumulate some road dust or dirt during its journey, which is to be expected.

 

Learn more about open car shipping.

ENCLOSED car shipping

This transport type is best for classic, exotic, or luxury vehicles, as well as motorcycles, and low-clearance sports cars. Enclosed transport trailers are equipped with a hydraulic lift gate or ramp for safe loading and unloading of such prized possessions. During transport, vehicles are protected from road hazards and harsh weather, offering you additional peace of mind. 

 

Learn more about enclosed car shipping.

4 things to consider when transporting a car to or from San Jose

  • Cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, and motorized boats must be registered at a California DMV.
  • New residents to California must get a state drivers license within 10 days of residency (Note: voting in a state election, paying resident tuition, or other privileges and benefits are not extended to nonresidents).
  • With toll roads and bridges throughout the state, it’s important to remove your FasTrak transponder or other toll tag when shipping your car. You don’t want to be liable for any fees when you weren’t even driving!
  • If you’re new to the area, use the City of San Jose website for resident information, jobs, activities and programs, news, and more.

San Jose car shipping FAQs

Costs for San Jose 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 San Jose, 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 has experience arranging transport for everyday vehicles such as cars, trucks, and SUVs, as well as electric vehicles, classic carsmotorcycles, golf carts, ATVs, sports cars, and even exotic and luxury vehicles.

Ready to transport your car with Montway?

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