California to Maine car shipping: $1,080–$1,646

Miles, a price range by vehicle class, and the reverse direction for shipping a car from California to Maine.

Key facts

Distance: 3,187 approximate miles
Transport: Truck
People who moved this way in 2024: 1,784 people, margin of error 875

As of 2020 distance data; 2024 migration data. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 state population centers; approximate road distance is straight-line distance increased by 20%. Migration figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024, state-to-state migration

California to Maine, this direction and the reverse. The price examples use Los Angeles, CA to Portland, ME and the return trip. Distances are approximate.
Vehicle	This direction, open	This direction, enclosed	Return trip, open	Return trip, enclosed
Sedan or compact car	$1,080–$1,646	$1,620–$2,469	$1,080–$1,646	$1,620–$2,469
SUV or crossover	$1,143–$1,742	$1,714–$2,613	$1,143–$1,742	$1,714–$2,613
Pickup or large SUV	$1,296–$1,974	$1,943–$2,962	$1,296–$1,974	$1,943–$2,962
Van or minivan	$1,155–$1,760	$1,732–$2,640	$1,155–$1,760	$1,732–$2,640
Heavy-duty or oversized vehicle	$1,207–$1,840	$1,811–$2,760	$1,207–$1,840	$1,811–$2,760
Motorcycle	$1,023–$1,559	$1,534–$2,338	$1,023–$1,559	$1,534–$2,338

As of 2026-11-09. RideShipper estimate, updated 2026-11-09, based on 3,588 prices that customers reported paying in MoveAdvisor reviews, adjusted for U.S. diesel at $6.13 a gallon for that week (U.S. Energy Information Administration). In testing, the typical difference between an estimate and a reported price was about 20% of the estimate. This is an estimate, not a quote: the carrier sets the price. No pickup date was supplied, so this estimate uses November 2026. There is no seasonal direction adjustment for this route and month.

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Reverse route: Maine to California

Questions

Does the reverse direction cost the same?

Not necessarily. The table shows each direction on its own when an estimate is available. The carrier still sets the price.

Sources

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