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Shipping a car from Boston to San Francisco- how much does it cost?

Review the main factors that control the cost to ship a car. Please, keep in mind that prices change weekly and that is why a price quote is good for one week only. Several factors play a role and it is important to understand that. The price does not depend only on the type of car or the type of car carrier. The distance matter, but it is also not the only factor. Please, check below for all factors that affect the cost to ship a car. 

Vehicle make & model

Smaller cars are cheaper to ship, while bigger vehicles are more expensive. Hence, the make and model of your vehicle affect the price.

Transport Type

Open auto transport is the standard and most affordable way to ship a car. Enclosed carrier costs more. So the type of carrier also affects the price.

Distance

More miles means less per mile. Shorter distances still consume gas and require the same amount of work, but in the end it is fewer miles traveled, which increases the price per mile.

Location

Whether the car is coming and going to a major metro area or rural place matters. Fewer carriers travel to remote areas to pick-up or deliver vehicles.

Vehicle Condition

A vehicle that is not moving on its own power may require a winch or a forklift to be loaded. This increases the price.

Supply / Demand

At the end of the equation, we add current supply and demand. When demand is high the truck space is limited and this means higher prices.

Type of car shipping service to choose
Enclosed Auto Transport Corsia Logistics Porsche

Open auto transport is the standard vehicle shipping solutions. It works for all types of vehicles, and all distances. It is the fastest and the most affordable car shipping service. 

Enclosed auto transport is usually booked for high-end automobiles. It is perfect for your classic car or sports vehicle that cost more than $50,000. It is a premium service that provides full protection from road and weather elements. 

You may need expedited transport when and if you need your vehicle picked-up or delivered on an exact or by an exact date. This type of service cost more. 

A correctly quoted rate is a current market price that will ship a car now.

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Shipping a car from Boston to San Francisco

Moving to the City by the Bay

Ready to leave Boston behind, and join the new transplants crowd in San Francisco? The City by the Bay keeps attracting more and more people every day thanks to its amazing nature, great weather, and distint culture. As of July 2017, San Francisco had an estimated population of 884,363 people, and its population is constantly growing. The city also has a relatively young population, with most of its residents aged between 25-44. Compared to Boston’s humid continental weather, San Francisco has a warm Mediterranean climate with mild winters and dry summers. Influenced by the cool currents of the Pacific Ocean, the city has constant temperature swings throughout the year. It doesn’t matter whether you are going to buy or rent in San Francisco, its housing prices are very high compared to most cities in the US. In comparison to Boston, living costs in San Francisco according to Best Places is 60% more expensive, while median home costs are 124% more expensive. Monthly Rental Prices in San Francisco for 1 bedroom apartment can go over $2,000, and $2,500 outside the city center and in the city center respectively.

Economy and Employment

Home to Levi Strauss & Co, Fitbit, Salesforce.com, Dropbox, Reddit, Dolby, Airbnb, Yelp, Pinterest, Twitter, Uber, Lyft, Mozilla, Craigslist, and many other big companies, San Francisco is among the cities with the highest income in the US. In 2016, the Golden Gate City was ranked 7th in the US with a personal income of $110,418 per capita. Thanks to its diverse economy, the city offers plenty of opportunities in industries such as financial services, tourism, information technology, education, healthcare, trade, and transportation. Among the top employers in the city are the City Government, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and California Pacific Medical Center.

Things to do and see in San Francisco

Besides being called the City by the Bay and the Golden Gate City, San Francisco is also nicknamed, Frisco, San Fran, SF, the Fog City, The City that Knows How, The Paris of the West, and other creative names that perfectly fit this wonderful city. Whether you love skiing, surfing, sailing, enjoying a picnic in the park, or drinking wine in the popular wine regions of Napa and Sonoma Valley, San Francisco can offer it all. The food is delicious and the landscape is breathtaking. The city has even been voted as one of the healthiest and happiest in the US many times. With so many people moving from other US cities and all over the world, expect to hear over 110 different languages in this melting pot of different cultures and nationalities.

Moving to San Francisco with a car

When you move you will have to register your car within 20 days. In order to proceed with your car registration, you will also need to have a valid car insurance and obtain a California driver’s license within the first 10 days after moving to the state. For more information, visit the official website of the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles.

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