South Dakota to California Auto Shipping
Do you need a vehicle delivered from South Dakota to California? Are you moving out of state or did you just purchase a car or truck that you need delivered? You found the solution. No need to waste any more of your valuable time searching website after website. The shippers we are affiliated with can accommodate almost any type of service. Whether you prefer open or enclosed transport, door to door service, rush deliveries, or even customized solutions. Our goal is to help you get the lowest possible rate from our trusted auto shippers. Just fill out our form and click on submit or give us a call at 1-800-590-6492 and you will receive 10 quotes from some of the best car transport haulers in this industry. We verify the credentials of every car shipping carrier that we are affiliated with. They are all licensed, bonded and insured as required by the US Department of Transportation and you can be assured that all our associated carriers have safe driving records and can safely deliver your vehicle on time. We have partner carriers standing by in South Dakota including Dakota Dunes, Sioux Falls, Brandon, Lennox, Hartford and Blackhawk to deliver to California. Look below to see some recent examples of our auto transport partners deliveries.
- 2018 Subaru Impreza, Mitchell, SD to Long Beach, CA
- 2017 Volkswagen Touareg, Brookings, SD to San Francisco, CA
- 1990 GMC Jimmy, Rapid City, SD to San Jose, CA
- 2013 Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo, Yankton, SD to Fresno, CA
- 2015 Toyota Highlander, Pierre, SD to Sacramento, CA
- 2019 Nissan Pathfinder, Mitchell, SD to San Jose, CA
- 2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid, Aberdeen, SD to Long Beach, CA
- 2004 Volkswagon Golf, Rapid City, SD to Sacramento, CA
- 2016 Jaguar F-Type, Brookings, SD to San Diego, CA
- 2015 Nissan Titan, Pierre, SD to San Francisco, CA
South Dakota to California Car Shipping Rates
There are some decisions you will make that will help to determine the cost of your South Dakota to California auto transport. Opting for open rather than enclosed transport can save you a lot of money. Car depots and freight terminals can be used as drop-off and pick-up locations instead of door-to-door and this can save money on your car shipping rate. Some other considerations that will determine your rate are the body type, such as minivan, convertible, sports coupe, kingcab pickup and full-size car, size, and weight of your vehicle. Non-standard additions to your vehicle that increase its length, width, or height may affect your rate, it is useful to know the actual dimensions of your vehicle to get accurate quotes. Following are some accessories that may change your quoted shipping rate.
- Camper trailers
- Extended side mirrors
- Nerf bars
- Side steps
- 4 wheel drive
- Front bumper guards
- Lift kits
- Running lights
- Trailer hitch
Most carrier driver's will refuse to load a non-operational vehicle that was not previously reported as such. Non-operational vehicles may be shipped but they require significantly more time for schedule, planning, and extra labor for loading and unloading. Increases and decreases in fuel costs are determining factors for rates. Rates also change seasonally, with July and August being the busiest months for car shipping, rates are at the highest of the year. Finally, when you pay your bill upon delivery you may be able to save some money by paying this with cash. Driver's desire cash payments and may offer you a discount for paying COD. They normally accept credit and debit cards as well but if your intention is to pay by check you need to make arrangements with your auto transport carrier and have approval prior to your delivery date.
Auto Transport Availability Guide
SD to CA Auto Transport Availability
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Approximate Auto Transport Distance
1,461 miles
This is based on the distance between the and capitals.Approximate Auto Transport Time
3 - 5 Days
This time is based on carriers driving up to 500 miles per day.Quick Auto Transport Rates Guide
- Vehicle Accessories - Moderate Impact
- Fuel Cost - Moderate Impact
- Open or Enclosed - Major Impact
- Multiple Vehicles - Moderate Impact
- Pick-up Location - Minor Impact
- Terminal to Terminal - Major Impact
- Vehicle Size - Moderate Impact
- Shipping Schedule - Moderate Impact
- Door to Door - Major Impact
Why Choose Us For Your Car Transport
With so many carriers online, why choose us? We save you time, we save you money, and we alleviate all the frustration from your car shipping process. We provide everyone 10 South Dakota to California auto transport quotes for your auto delivery. When you get your quotes from us our trusted associates know that they must compete for your business and thus offer the lowest rates possible.
We check and verify that each of our trusted partners that provide your quotes are fully licensed, bonded, and insured. You can verify this information for yourself by checking with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The Better Business Bureau is another source of information about our partner companies. Get your 10 South Dakota to California auto transport quotes right now by simply filling out and submitting our form or by calling us at 1-800-590-6492.
Shipping Process
Planning for your auto transport in advance can help make the process trouble-free. You can save time by using us to get 10 South Dakota to California auto shipping quotes for your vehicle delivery. It will be beneficial to contact the individual shippers and compare their services after you have reviewed your quotes. After you have chosen a shipper be sure to carefully read all of their information and guidelines.
You can help prevent shipping delays by having your oil and fluids checked and filled to their proper levels and checking that your tire pressure is correct. Have your antifreeze level checked if there are any possible winter conditions or cold along your vehicles shipping route, vehicles that become disabled can create delays and also be charged higher rates. Ensure that you have an extra set of keys and hold on to them. There is a Department of Transportation guideline that states you are required to have spare keys in your possession during the shipping process.
It is important for you to remove any personal items from your inside your car or truck as shipping companies will not be responsible for safeguarding them nor will they carry insurance for anything other than the vehicles they are transporting. To prevent any possible damage, as a precaution you should remove any non-standard items and also any non-retractable antennas that could possibly be damaged when your vehicle is being loaded and unloaded from the car hauler trailer. Your vehicle will be thoroughly inspected by you and the driver at the pick-up and delivery locations, you can make this process easier by having washed your car or truck and cleaned the interior. Exterior mirrors, when possible, should be folded in and also verify that you haven't missed any other items that stick out from your car or truck. Assist your delivery driver by having any anti-theft or alarm systems disabled because if they become active your battery could be drained and create more time and work for the driver transporting your vehicle. Do not forget to inform the driver if your vehicle has any oddities or tricks that aren't standard to start and or drive your car or truck because it is possible that your vehicle will need to be reloaded to different positions on the car hauler trailer to accommodate the other vehicles. venÆt
Shipping Impacts
South Dakota to California auto shipping schedules can be affected by inclement weather that can delay pick-up and or delivery times. The gulf coast and southeastern areas of the US are sometimes impacted by heavy rainfall and even hurricanes, which can cause vehicle shipping delays. Snow, ice, and blizzards can impact pick-up and delivery schedules throughout winter months. Other weather-related delays are possible from events such as flooding.
Following are some other non weather-related road conditions that can impact vehicle shipping schedules. The increasing numbers of wildfires in the western US can create traffic delays that sometimes impact auto transport schedules. Unexpected traffic problems such as detours, traffic jams and construction can also interfere with your vehicles scheduled pick-up and delivery time. If you are concerned about your vehicle shipping pick-up or delivery time being delayed due to traffic you can use this links to help.Check for any possible traffic related delays for South Dakota and California. Other conditions that may create delays are neighborhoods with low hanging tree branches that could possibly damage vehicles on the upper deck of the car hauler or residential neighborhoods that have restrictions on commercial traffic. Listed below are some other factors that can impact car shipping pick-up and delivery times.
- Access hours
- Limited Access Avenues
- Low overpasses
- Dead end streets
- Railroad tracks
- Weight restricted bridges
- Extreme grades
- Narrow streets
- County road
South Dakota to California Student Car Shipping
Do you have a family member going off to college and departing home for the first time? Are you worried about them driving without enough sleep or covering to many miles without stopping to rest and eat? The vehicle could be delivered directly to the student's dorm or to any convenient location of their choice rather than you worrying about their road trip to or from college. We know how much you care for their safety so why not save the worrying and get a professional carrier to pick-up and deliver their vehicle? We will get you 10 South Dakota to California quotes for your student auto shipping, simply fill in our form and click on submit or give us a call at 1-800-590-6492 right now. See below for a list of our recent student auto transport fulfillments.
- 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, Yankton, SD to University of California, CA
- 2015 Kia Optima, Rapid City, SD to California Maritime Academy, CA
- 2004 Volkswagon Golf, Watertown, SD to Humboldt State University, CA
- 2014 Volvo XC90, Sioux Falls, SD to San Jose State University, CA
- 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, Pierre, SD to Sonoma State University, CA
- 2019 GMC Yukon XL, Rapid City, SD to San Diego State University, CA
- 2017 Kia Cadenza, Watertown, SD to California State University, CA
- 2015 Volkswagon Jetta Sportwagon, Sioux Falls, SD to University of California, CA
- 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, Mitchell, SD to Stanford University, CA
- 2018 Chevrolet Silverado, Pierre, SD to Sonoma State University, CA
South Dakota to California Military Auto Shipping
Is your tour of duty almost completed or do you have a PCS soon? We know how stressful a PCS can be for both service members and their families. We can make your PCS a little easier by saving you money on your POV shipping. Most of our affiliated partners offer a discount to members of the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Many of these affiliates also offer overseas POV shipping. Make sure to inquire about your military discount that most of our transport partners offer, we will get you 10 free quotes for your POV shipping. Fill out our form now and submit it or give us a call at 1-800-590-6492 today. Following is a list of some of our recently completed military POV auto transport deliveries.
- 2019 Nissan Pathfinder, Sioux Falls, SD to Fort Hunter Liggett, CA
- 2015 Peugeot RCZ, Rapid City, SD to Camp Roberts ARNG, CA
- 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, Mitchell, SD to Camp San Luis Obispo ARNG, CA
- 2013 Lincoln MKZ, Watertown, SD to Camp Cooke, CA
- 2018 Nissan Sentra, Pierre, SD to Camp Haan, CA
- 2014 Subaru Tribeca, Rapid City, SD to Fort Irwin, CA
- 2013 BMW 330d, Brookings, SD to Camp Beale, CA
- 2012 Land Rover LR4, Pierre, SD to Camp San Luis Obispo ARNG, CA
- 2015 Fiat 500, Mitchell, SD to Camp Haan, CA
- 2013 Acura ZDX, Watertown, SD to Camp Roberts ARNG, CA
Snowbird Car Shipping
Enjoying a temperate year-round climate with the purchase of second homes or condos has become increasingly popular. There is a tremendous migration of people from October to December who leave the northeast US before winter returns, most of these snowbirds from the northeast travel to Florida via the I-95 corridor from many different states. The snowbird population has also increased in the western US, there are now many cities such as Scottsdale AZ, Santa Fe NM, and Palm Springs CA, where large changes in population occur twice per year. Gridlocked interstates, inflated hotel room costs, and expensive fuel prices are normal as snowbirds depart from the northern to southern states in increasing numbers each fall. Our affiliates cater to snowbird auto shipping customers, we will get you 10 quotes from our associated carriers that provide vehicle deliveries for your seasonal move. The solution for a lot of snowbirds has been to hire vehicle shipping companies to avoid the fuel costs, overpriced hotels, and increased traffic. Our associated carriers have routes multiple times weekly from anywhere in the US you need a vehicle picked-up and delivered to, for the best snowbird auto transport rates, fill out our form and submit it for your 10 quotes or call 1-800-590-6492.
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