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Auto Transport Near You —Nationwide Coverage, Door-to-Door Service
The Yorka Promise:no payment until a carrier is assigned, and the quote you accept is the price you payYorka Auto Transport connects you with vetted carriers for safe, timely vehicle shipping anywhere in the US. Whether you're moving across town or across the country, we handle the logistics.
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Destination
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Vehicle
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Date
Federal licence
US DOT 4504214
MC 1782280 — both searchable in FMCSA SAFER
Cargo cover
Up to $250,000
On top of the carrier's own policy. Certificate on request.
Offices
Philadelphia & Houston
Headquarters: 2929 Arch Street, Suite 1700, Philadelphia PA
Coverage
All 50 states
Door-to-door, open or enclosed
Anyone can check those two numbers before they book, with us or with anyone else. How we check the carriers.
Auto transport near you doesn't have to mean limited options. Yorka Auto Transport operates nationwide, connecting customers with licensed carriers for open or enclosed shipping, door-to-door delivery, and flexible scheduling. Request a free quote in under two minutes.
What happens after you book
Three stages, and you know which one you are in at every point.
Step 1
Quote and book
Give us the two addresses and the vehicle. You get a real figure rather than a range that moves once somebody calls you back, and nothing is charged while you decide.
Step 2
We collect the vehicle
We assign a carrier already running your lane, check their authority and insurance are current, and you get the driver’s direct number before pickup. Payment starts here, not before.
Step 3
You take delivery
The driver meets you as close to your address as the truck can legally get. You inspect the vehicle against the condition report signed at pickup, and sign for it.
Watch first
How to book, start to finish
The whole booking, on screen, in the order you will do it — what the form asks, what we send back, and what happens between accepting a quote and a truck arriving at your address.
- 1.Two cities, the vehicle, and the earliest date it can go.
- 2.We come back with a price and, when you accept it, a named carrier — you pay nothing until then.
- 3.Pickup at your address, an inspection you both sign, and delivery to the door.
Our commitment to you
The Yorka Promise
Three things we commit to in writing on every shipment, whether it is one car across the state or a fleet across the country.
Nothing to pay until a carrier is assigned
You give us no money when you book. Payment comes due only once we have a specific carrier, with a name, a truck and a pickup window, assigned to your vehicle.
The quote you accept is the price you pay
No fuel surcharge appearing later, no fee for a residential street, no adjustment once the truck is loaded. If something about the vehicle or the route turns out to be different from what you told us, we come back to you before anything moves.
No carrier touches your vehicle unchecked
We confirm FMCSA operating authority is active and cargo insurance is in force on the day of pickup, every time, for every carrier. Ask for the certificate before you commit and we will send it.
The third one is the part most people never check. Here is exactly how we check it.
Pricing Guide
How Much Does
Car Transport Cost?
Get transparent pricing information for your vehicle shipping needs
Car shipping quotes are based on current market trends for nationwide auto transport. Your total cost from auto shipping companies will depend on the type of car you want to move, where it needs to go, its size, condition (or if it has any modifications), total transport distance, transport type (open or enclosed trailer shipment), and finally, the time of year when you book.
Don't forget to check for additional promotions and savings.
Use our car shipping calculator for an instant quote.
Call us directly at (833) 333 2353
Factors Affecting Your Quote
Key elements that influence your shipping costs
Vehicle size & weight
Larger and heavier vehicles often require special handling and space, which can increase the transport cost.
Vehicle operability
If your car can't roll, steer, or brake, it needs additional equipment to load and unload — resulting in higher service fees.
Trailer type
Open transport is more affordable and widely used. Enclosed transport offers protection for luxury or classic cars at a higher rate.
Pickup & delivery location
Shipping to or from remote areas may cost more than popular metro routes due to accessibility and route demand.
Time of year
Auto transport rates can fluctuate based on seasonal demand. Prices are typically higher in summer and snowbird seasons.
Fuel prices
Rising fuel costs affect long-distance shipments. Our pricing adjusts based on real-time market conditions.
What it costs
Open transport, by distance
These are not estimates. Each band is the actual spread of prices we publish across 295 routes on this site, grouped by distance — so you can see where your move is likely to land before you give anyone your phone number.
| Distance | Typical range | Median | Routes priced |
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| Short haulUnder 500 miles | $300 – $750 | $500 | 76 |
| Regional500 – 1,000 miles | $400 – $1,100 | $800 | 71 |
| Long haul1,000 – 2,000 miles | $550 – $1,650 | $1,200 | 99 |
| Coast to coastOver 2,000 miles | $950 – $1,950 | $1,650 | 49 |
Open transport. Enclosed costs more, and how much more depends on the vehicle, so we quote it rather than guess at a multiplier here. A non-running vehicle, a hard-to-reach pickup, or a date that cannot move will also change the number — which is why the quote we give you is the one you pay, not a starting point. What moves the price.
Find your route
Type two cities. See the price.
295 routes with a published price, distance and transit time. No form, no email — the same number that is on each route's own page.
Start typing a city and matching routes appear here.
Prices are open transport, from. Enclosed, a non-running vehicle or a date that cannot move will change the figure — and we tell you before anything is booked, not after.
Discounts
Ways to pay less for the same shipment
Tell us which of these applies when you ask for your quote and it comes off the price before you see it — not as a credit afterwards. One discount per shipment.
Up to 25%
Snowbird
Seasonal runs south in autumn and north in spring, booked in advance.
Up to 10%
Military
Active duty, veterans and PCS orders. Bring your orders or your ID.
Up to 10%
Student
Term-start and term-end moves, with a current student ID.
$50 off
Two or more vehicles
One pickup, one delivery, more than one vehicle on the order.
$50 off
Electric vehicle
EVs and hybrids, on open or enclosed transport.
$50 off
Senior
Age 65 and over, on any route we cover.
$50 off
Book online
Complete the booking yourself through the form instead of by phone.
Discounts apply to the transport price and cannot be combined. Ask us before you book — we will not apply one retroactively, so it is worth a sentence in your first message.
What it costs on real routes
Starting prices for open transport on some of the longest lanes we run. Your own figure moves with the vehicle, the dates and how far the pickup sits from the carrier's route, so treat these as the floor rather than the quote.
| Route | Distance | Transit | Open, from |
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| Seattle to Miami | 3,300 miles | 8-10 days | $1,950 |
| Portland to Providence | 3,100 miles | 8-10 days | $1,900 |
| Boston to San Francisco | 3,100 miles | 8-10 days | $1,950 |
| Boston to Los Angeles | 3,000 miles | 8-10 days | $1,900 |
| San Diego to Boston | 3,000 miles | 8-10 days | $1,900 |
| Philadelphia to Portland | 2,850 miles | 7-10 days | $1,100 |
| New York to Los Angeles | 2,817 miles | 7-9 days | $1,750 |
| Jacksonville to San Jose | 2,800 miles | 7-9 days | $1,750 |
| Portland to Richmond | 2,800 miles | 7-9 days | $1,750 |
| San Francisco to Raleigh | 2,800 miles | 7-9 days | $1,750 |
| Richmond to Portland | 2,800 miles | 7-9 days | $1,750 |
| Sacramento to Richmond | 2,800 miles | 7-9 days | $1,750 |
OUR SERVICES
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Reliable auto transport services tailored to your specific needs
Trusted by 1,000+ Customers
FMCSA Licensed & Fully Insured
Find the page for your shipment
Each one covers what is different about that kind of move — the equipment, the paperwork, the timing, and what it costs.
Why Choose Yorka Auto Transport
Premium Quality in
Vehicle Transportation
Learn why countless clients choose us for their car shipping requirements nationwide
Dependable Vehicle Shipping
Your automobile is entrusted to experienced specialists committed to secure and punctual transportation.
Highly Rated Service
Customers continuously give us excellent reviews for honest communication, expertise, and outstanding outcomes.
Convenient Scheduling
We work around your availability. Select your preferred pickup date and we'll coordinate accordingly.
Insured to $250,000
Every vehicle moves under the carrier's own cargo policy, backed by Yorka's contingent cargo insurance of up to $250,000. Ask for the certificate before you book, with us or with anyone.
Countrywide Coverage
From cross-country routes to regional moves, we deliver vehicles to any U.S. destination.
Vetted Carrier Network
Every carrier we assign holds active FMCSA authority and cargo insurance we confirm is in force on the day of pickup.
Payment After Confirmation
Payment is only required once your carrier is assigned — completely transparent with no hidden costs.
Round-the-Clock Support
Our dedicated team is accessible 365 days a year to help with all your shipping inquiries.
Customer reviews
What our customers say
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Recent deliveries
Vehicles we have delivered
Browse real examples of vehicles we've transported across the USA. See pricing, mileage, and delivery routes.
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Videos and customer stories
See what our customers say and how we handle auto transport from start to finish.
Car transport to top U.S. states
California Car Shipping
Car shipping in California made simple — serving Los Angeles, San Diego, and the Bay Area with licensed auto carriers.
Florida Car Shipping
We offer trusted auto transport across Florida, from Miami to Jacksonville and everywhere in between.
Texas Car Shipping
Transport your automobile throughout Texas with Yorka Auto Transport — covering Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and beyond.
New York Car Shipping
Yorka Auto Transport bridges New York with destinations nationwide. Providing reliable service to NYC, Buffalo, and all areas for smooth vehicle delivery.
Beyond the continental U.S., we also coordinate popular overseas routes — including Guam auto shipping, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico — with the same door-to-port service and port logistics support.
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Saturday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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US DOT 4504214 • MC 1782280