Shipping a Car from Los Angeles, CA to Spokane, WA
Ship from Los Angeles and the car covers about 1,120 miles northbound to Spokane, through California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. Allow 2–3 days after pickup, in line with roughly 22 hours of highway time. Volume is middling, so most customers find a carrier without much waiting.
Timing and Seasonality
From December to March, mountain weather is the biggest timing risk, and carriers may wait out a storm. Desert heat rarely stops trucks, but midday loading can be hard, so early-morning pickups are common. For a 1,120-mile trip, request quotes about three weeks before pickup. Across California expect mild coastal weather but snow on the Sierra passes in winter; across Washington, rain and snow on Snoqualmie Pass and the Cascades.
What Los Angeles to Spokane Costs
Expect open transport for a standard sedan at $670–$950, which is about $0.72 per mile over 1,120 miles. SUVs and pickups usually add about 12% ($750–$1,065); enclosed sedan transport is $970–$1,380, roughly 45% more than open. For scale, Houston, TX to Fort Lauderdale, FL is a similar 1,145-mile move at $685–$975. Loading in San Diego, about 91 miles from Los Angeles, is $65 more at $735–$1,045.
| Service | Vehicle | Typical Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sedan / Coupe | $670–$950 | Standard choice for everyday cars |
| Open | SUV / Truck | $750–$1,065 | Bigger cars, same open trailers |
| Open | Minivan | $750–$1,065 | Bigger cars, same open trailers |
| Enclosed | Sedan / Coupe | $970–$1,380 | Maximum protection from weather and debris |
Figures assume a standard sedan; actual quotes vary with pickup and drop-off points, condition and season.
The Route and Corridor
The direct line between the two cities crosses California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. In California, I-5 and Highway 99 run the length of the Central Valley, and I-15 and I-10 cross the desert. In Washington, I-5 runs the Puget Sound corridor and I-90 crosses the Cascades. Nevada: I-15 and I-80 span big gaps between services.
Pickup and Delivery Details
Pickup in Los Angeles. Los Angeles International Airport is the usual reference point for staging in the area. The West Coast's largest auto-import and relocation market, with I-5, I-10 and I-405 and very deep carrier supply. Los Angeles has port activity, so imported or exported vehicles may need extra release time.
Delivery in Spokane. Spokane International Airport is the usual reference point for staging in the area. Inland Northwest hub on I-90 where winter snow is the main schedule risk. Carriers typically arrive around I-90.
Practical Tips for This Lane
- Be flexible on the date. A five-day pickup window lets dispatchers slot your car into a load heading north.
- Compare nearby pickup points. Moving the handoff a short drive from Los Angeles can change the price on a 1,120-mile lane.
- Choose the trailer deliberately. Open at $670–$950 fits most cars; enclosed at $970–$1,380 suits luxury, classic or low cars.