Popular Auto Shipping Routes

Browse the most popular auto transport routes across the United States. Each route page includes estimated costs for open and enclosed transport, realistic transit times, seasonal pricing notes, and tips specific to that corridor. Whether you are shipping coast to coast or between neighboring Sun Belt cities, these route guides will help you understand what to expect and how to get the best deal.

What Makes a Route Easy (or Slow) to Book

• Big cities on main interstates book fastest. Chicago to Atlanta, Houston to San Antonio and Memphis to San Diego all run metro to metro on I-65, I-10 and I-40, where carriers already have trucks moving and can fill every spot on the trailer.
• Smaller destinations off the main lanes take longer. A city that sends out few cars, like Albuquerque compared with Chicago, means a carrier may drive out and leave with empty spots. Expect a longer pickup window, and an offer that reflects the extra miles.
• Southern lanes stay steady in winter. Routes that cross Texas, New Mexico and Arizona on I-10 and I-40 rarely see snow, so carriers favor them from December to February. Northern pickups such as Chicago, Minneapolis or Boston can wait a day or two for weather.
• Short hops ride along with long runs. A trip like Houston to San Antonio is often filled by a truck already heading west on I-10, so flexible dates help a carrier fit your car into a bigger load.