California
Car shipping to and from California
California moves are usually cross-country moves for us. I-40 starts on the North Carolina coast and ends in Barstow, California, and we ship cars along that corridor and the others to anywhere in the continental U.S.
- Coast-to-coast moves
- Open or enclosed trailers
- One point of contact the whole way
Where in California
California's car traffic follows a handful of interstates. I-5 runs the length of the state from San Diego through Los Angeles, the Central Valley and Sacramento toward Oregon. I-10 heads east from Los Angeles through the Inland Empire to Arizona. I-15 connects San Diego and the Inland Empire with Las Vegas, and I-80 runs from the Bay Area through Sacramento toward Reno.
We pick up and deliver across Southern California, including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino, and in Northern California around San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose and Sacramento. Fresno and the rest of the Central Valley are served along CA-99 and I-5.
- Compact cars
- Sedans
- SUVs
- Minivans
- Pickup trucks
- Luxury and exotic cars
- Classic cars
- Electric vehicles
- Motorcycles
- Cargo vans
Moving to or from California with one car
Most individual California orders are relocations: a family moving east or west for work, a student starting at UCLA or Stanford, a service member with orders to Camp Pendleton or Naval Base San Diego. Some are cars bought from a California seller and shipped home. Our guide on buying a car out of state covers that case.
Everyday cars go on open trailers. For a classic, an exotic or a high-value car, ask for enclosed transport. A non-running car can often be moved too; it changes the equipment, so say so when you ask for the quote.
California dealers and fleets
Dealers ship units to and from California for trades, auction purchases, customer deliveries and fleet moves. We take several units on one order and keep the same contact on all of them. The dealer desk page lists what to send.
How a cross-country shipment works
- Quote. A real person prices the move from the two addresses, the vehicle and the ready date.
- Carrier. We vet the carrier before it touches the car. The shipment is fully insured.
- Windows. The driver, the truck, the pickup window and the expected delivery window are confirmed before the truck rolls. If anything changes on a long haul, you hear it from us first.
- Portal. At fctorders.com you log in with your email and a 6-digit code, see the driver's location while active, and get the delivery BOL when the car arrives.
FCT moves to and from California
Real numbers from our delivered orders that started or ended in California this year.
- 55cars delivered in 2026, through October
- 38for dealerships, 17 for individuals
- 6shipped enclosed
Most common vehicles: 30 SUVs, 19 sedans, 6 pickup trucks.
| From | To | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| Murrieta, CA | Austin, TX | 6 |
| Pleasanton, CA | Austin, TX | 4 |
From FCT's own delivered orders. Totals only; no customer details are shown.
California car shipping questions
Can you ship a car from North Carolina to California?
Yes. We ship anywhere in the continental U.S., and coast-to-coast moves between the Carolinas and California are a regular kind of order.
Do you have a California location?
No. FCT is based near Charlotte, NC. We arrange California pickups and deliveries from there using vetted, fully insured carriers.
Can I ship a classic car to California enclosed?
Yes. Ask for an enclosed trailer when you request the quote.
How do I see where my car is on a long trip?
Log in at fctorders.com with your email and a 6-digit code. While the driver is active, the portal shows the driver location.