Ship Car from Utah to California

Ship Car from Utah to California

Make Utah to California auto transport easy, choose American Auto Transport! If you’re looking for California auto transport, then you’ve already found the perfect transporter for you. We are one of the country’s largest and most highly rated auto transporters, and this means that we can offer you some of the country’s best prices and fastest service. Our 5-star rated drivers will be sure to accommodate your needs so that your auto transport experience is pleasant and hassle-free. Contact American Auto Transport today and speak with one of our highly trained team members about transporting your vehicle today.

Get An Affordable Quote

Vehicle Info

Would you like a home moving estimate?

Personal Info

We transport just about every type of vehicle imaginable, including cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, RVs, motorcycles, and much more! We can even transport your non-running or oversized vehicles as well! So no matter what you’re looking to move from Utah to California, American Auto Transport has got you covered. Call us at (866) 327-7863 today and make your auto shipping reservations for less today!

Many of our customers initially believe that driving is less costly than shipping your vehicle with an auto transporter. That may be true with some auto transporters, but American Auto Transport can actually transport your vehicle for you for less than you would spend by driving.

How The Time Of Year Affects Car Transport Services In Alabama

  • Lower rates but higher risk: The low season typically offers prices 10–15% lower, although adverse weather may cause travel delays.
  • Snowbird auto transport demand impact: Although Alabama is in the South, car shipping routes that go to, from, or through the state often get very busy in late December because many people travel south for the winter.
  • Bad weather delays: Although Alabama usually has mild weather, drivers sometimes face icy or dangerous conditions in other states. This can slow down travel, lead to late pickups and deliveries, and may require schedule changes to keep everyone, including your vehicle, safe.
  • Carrier and truck driver shortages: Bad weather can mean fewer truck drivers are available on certain routes, leading to pick-up and delivery delays.
  • Holiday season: During the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, fewer carriers are available, so your delivery may be delayed.

As spring arrives in Alabama, the weather gets warmer and sometimes stormy. This change leads to more people shipping cars, especially as snowbirds travel north and the moving season begins. While improved road conditions can speed up deliveries, the higher demand usually means shipping rates go up during this busy time.

  • Higher costs and more demand: Spring marks the busiest time of year, which means more people need auto transport, and prices go up. This increase is partly due to people who spent the winter on the Gulf Coast returning.
  • Optimized safety and reliability: Warmer temperatures help make roads safer and lead to fewer weather-related delays than in winter.
  • Unpredictable or dangerous weather: While spring in Alabama is usually mild, heavy rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms can sometimes cause delays.
  • Heavy Traffic: Increased travel may cause road congestion and affect delivery schedules.

Summer is the busiest time for car shipping in Alabama, as families and college students move. More people shipping cars means higher prices and possible wait times, and the hot weather can also cause cars to overheat or slow down transport. We suggest booking 3-4 weeks early to get better and more accurate prices.

Fall is a great time to ship a car in Alabama. Costs are usually lower, and more transporters are available because demand drops after summer. The mild weather helps keep transit safe and reliable, but early seasonal changes can sometimes cause small delays.

  • Economical Costs: As demand decreases, shipping rates fall from peak summer levels.
  • Lower Demand and Better Service: When fewer people are moving, moving companies usually have more open spots. This makes it easier to book and gives you more scheduling options.
  • Good weather conditions: Compared to the very hot summer, the cooler, steadier fall weather in Alabama makes transportation easier and reduces the risk of cars overheating or of bad weather causing delays.
  • Fall transition to winter: As fall begins, the weather is usually mild. However, by November, it often gets colder and storms can happen unexpectedly. It’s a good idea to be extra careful during this time.

Alabama Has Six Main Highways For Transporting Cars

I-10 Goes east to west through southern Alabama, passing through Mobile.
I-20 Goes east to west through the middle of Alabama, passing through Birmingham and Tuscaloosa.
I-22  Runs between Birmingham and Memphis, linking the two cities.
I-59 Goes from the northeast(NE) to the southwest(SW) through central Alabama.
I-65 From north to south, crossing the state from Mobile through Montgomery and Birmingham to the Tennessee border.
I-85 Links Montgomery with the Georgia state line and extends to Atlanta.

Five Major Railroads Class 1 To Ship Cars In Alabama

1- BNSF Railway (BNSF)
2- Canadian National Railway (CN)
3- CPKC (Formerly Kansas City Southern – KCS)
4- CSX Transportation (CSX)
5- Norfolk Southern (NS)

Costs when transporting your own vehicle:

  • Plane ticket – $200-500
  • Food – $100-200
  • Time / Opportunity Costs – $200-500
  • Gas – $125-250
  • Lodging – $250-400

Approximate costs: $1,000.00

Costs when you transport with AAT:

Open Trailer auto transport from Salt Lake City, Utah to Los Angeles, California: $695 TOTAL COST. When you add up all of your costs for driving from Utah to California, it should be quite plain that you’ll spend more than you would by transporting. It will costs about $1,000 on average to drive from Utah to California. But when you use American Auto Transport’s auto shipping service, you’ll only spend $695 total! Save yourself time and save yourself money! American Auto Transport can ship a car from Utah to California, for less. Don’t waste your driving when American Auto Transport can do the job for less! Call American Auto Transport at (866) 327-7863 and get your Utah to California auto transport done today!

Car Transport

Popular Car Transport Routes

2026-02-13T01:18:25+00:00

American Auto Transport

Address: 4839 SW 148th Ave #425, Davie, FL 33330 | Phone: (866) 327-7863

Go to Top