Door-to-Door Transport

Door-to-door transportation is a standard and reliable service for shipping vehicles from one location to another, whether it's city to city, state to state, or across the country. As the name “door to door” suggests, your car will be delivered just to your doorstep. 

This method of shipment is more convenient than the other available options.
It provides you with a lot of relief and saves you time. On the scheduled date, the trucker arrives at the designated location for pickup and delivers the car to your selected location within the standard transit time, whether you want it delivered to your residence, business location, office, storage unit, or any other location of your choice.

At All State to State Auto Transport, we provide door-to-door service for both open and enclosed car shipping.Get started with us for secure, reliable, and timely door-to-door car shipping at the best rates.

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How Much Does Door-to-Door Auto Transport Cost?

Several factors determine the cost of door-to-door shipping. Some are highly significant, while others have a smaller impact on the overall cost.

Distance

Distance

Distance is the most important factor in car shipping cost because it directly affects the total price; for shorter distances, the cost is less, while for longer distances, it generally costs more.

Make and Model

Make and Model

Similarly, the make and model of a vehicle affect the shipping cost—smaller vehicles cost less to ship because they take up less space on the transport trailer, while larger ones cost more

Type of Transport

Type of Transport

The type of transport service also matters; whether you choose standard or expedited shipping affects the price. Expedited shipping is the fastest way to ship a car, which costs more, making it more expensive than standard transport.

Vehicle condition

Vehicle condition

Vehicle condition is another significant determinant of cost. Inoperable vehicles cost more because additional effort and resources are required for their shipping, whereas run-and-drive vehicles' shipping is less expensive.

Carrier Type

Carrier Type

Carrier type also affects costs. Enclosed shipping provides greater security but is more expensive, while open shipping is a cheaper option but less secure than enclosed transport.

Weather condition

Weather condition

The weather conditions can also impact the price, especially during bad weather conditions, such as storms and snow, which tend to cause shipping delays and increase costs, while good weather conditions can make shipping available at affordable rates.


Door-to-Door Shipping Cost Based on Distance and Carrier Type

These recent prices show the actual market condition of 2025, including fuel prices, carrier availability, market trends, etc.


Distance Open Car Shipping Cost Enclosed Car Shipping Cost
0 - 5,00 0$ 0$
5,00 -1,000 0$ 0$
1,000 - 1,500 0$ 0$
1,500 - 2,000 0$ 0$
2,000 - 2,5000 0$ 0$
2,500 -3,000 0$ 0$


Cost of Door-to-Door Shipping Based on Vehicle Type

 These recent prices show the actual market condition of 2025, including fuel prices, carrier availability, market trends, etc.



Distance Cost of Shipping
Sedan SUV Pickup Van RV
0 - 500 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00
500 - 1,000 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00
1,000 - 1,500 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00
1,500 - 2,000 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00
2,000 - 2,500 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00

Difference between Door-to-Door and Terminal-to-Terminal. 

The Difference Between Door-to-Door and Terminal-to-Terminal Auto Transportation

Door-to-door shipping is the most reliable and secure shipping method. Most people prefer this service because of the convenience it provides in shipping. It offers a seamless experience for customers, as the vehicle is delivered directly to their doorstep without any effort— just book with an auto transport company and let them handle the rest. 

However, this service is more expensive than "Terminal-to-Terminal Shipping." Door-to-door services are not possible for every location, as some residential areas are restricted for transport trucks. Additionally, if your location is inaccessible due to a narrow street, hanging trees, tight turns, or other reasons, the driver will deliver the vehicle to your nearest accessible place.

In terminal-to-terminal shipping, the carrier collects and delivers the vehicle from the shipping terminal. He does not go to the customer's location for pickup or delivery. Instead, customers are responsible for dropping off and picking up their vehicle at the shipping terminal. These terminals are usually located near airports, commercial zones, or highway junctions and are often far from residential areas. This option is ideal for people with flexible schedules who want to ship their car at low rates. It is less expensive than door-to-door service but can be more hectic and time-consuming.

How it works

You can ship your vehicle with us from your doorstep and receive it at your desired location in just a few simple steps.

1. Get an Instant Quote and Confirm the Order

Get a quote and finalize your booking. You can complete this in just a minute by providing the required information. Choose to speak with our representative or use the online calculator, whichever is most convenient for you. Our prices are transparent and final. Get started with us anytime at your convenience.

Pickup of Vehicle

On the scheduled date of pickup, the assigned driver will arrive at your location to collect the vehicle. Make sure you or any of your representatives are available to hand over the vehicle and sign the necessary paperwork. Also, ensure that your vehicle is prepared and available for pickup.

Delivery to Your Doorstep

Delivery of your vehicle is the final step in car shipping, where it will be delivered to your preferred location. Make sure you or someone at least 18 years old on your behalf is available to receive the vehicle and sign the bill of lading.

2. Scheduling as Per Your Dates

The second step is to schedule your vehicle pickup. Once your order is confirmed, the auto transport company will arrange pickup according to your timeframe. Be available with a carrier so they can plan around your availability.

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The Advantages of Door-to-Door Shipping

Time Saving and Convenient

Door-to-door shipping is a fast and time-saving way to ship vehicles; in this service, the vehicle is picked up and delivered from the customer's selected location.

Multi-vehicle Shipping

It allows you to ship more than one vehicle at a time to your preferred location with one carrier, and you don't need to search for it separately. You can also ask for a shipping discount when shipping multiple vehicles at a time.

No Additional Efforts Required

No extra effort is required in this service because there is no need to ship vehicles to any shipping terminal or to collect delivered cars from the terminal, as vehicle pickup and delivery are provided at the customers' doorsteps.

Most Reliable and Convenient

Door-to-door auto Shipping is considered the most reliable and convenient type of car shipping service. Once you finalize the booking, just sit back and relax; your vehicle will be delivered to your doorstep.

How Long Does Door-to-Door Auto Transport Take?

The shipping duration of vehicles depends on numerous factors, some of which have very high significance, while others have less. The transit time may fluctuate based on shipping route or weather conditions. For example, suppose the route chosen is congested or there is any construction work going on the road. In that case, it may delay the shipment.

Weather conditions are another factor; if they are unfavorable, transit time may increase as the carrier can delay the shipment to avoid any uncertainty. Door-to-door shipping takes more time than other options as it picks up and delivers each vehicle to the customer's doorstep, which requires more stops. It is also an important factor in shipping duration.

In the table below, the estimated shipping duration of our recent successful door-to-door car deliveries is shown.

For distances of up to 300 miles, it may take 1 to 2 days to complete the shipping, while for distances of 300 to 700 miles, it may take 2 to 5 business days. As you can see in the table, as the distance increased, the transit time increased accordingly.

Distance Transit Time
0 - 300 miles 1 - 2 days
300 - 700 miles 2 - 5 days
700 - 1000 miles 3 - 5 days
1000 - 1500 miles 4 - 6 days
1500 - 2000 miles 5 - 7 days
2000 - 2400 miles 6 - 8 days
2400+ miles 7 - 9 days

Types of Door-to-Door Car Transport Services We Provide

Inter-State Car Shipping

We also offer doorstep shipping services across state lines. Whether you need shipping from one state to any other state in the country is not an issue at all.

Multi-Vehicle Transport

You can ship multiple vehicles with us simultaneously. This service is ideal for people who want to ship more than one vehicle at a time.

Port to Door Door to Port Shipping

Go nowhere if you need shipping for a vehicle from your doorstep to port or from any port of the country to your doorstep. Our expert drivers are aware of the port's requirements for vehicle pickup and delivery, as well as its working hours.

What Types of Auto Transport do We Offer?

It's the most common and an economic shipping option. In this service, your vehicle is open to external elements. The specialty of this service is that you can reserve the top slot for your vehicle, where no vehicle is above your car during transit. In open transport, your vehicle is being transported along with some other vehicles.

You can avail this service anytime. Our representatives are available all the time to make your vehicle's shipment excellent and seamless.

When car safety is your top priority, enclosed car transport is the best option as it protects the vehicle from external factors, including debris, dust, rain, snowfall, and other harsh weather conditions.

It's an ideal option to ship high-value vehicles, such as sports cars, luxury exotics, collectible cars, or modified cars, as it provides additional safety. It may cost you a bit more, but it's the most effective way to protect your vehicle during transit.

Why Choose All-State for Door-to-Door Auto Transport?

No Upfront Payment

All State-to-State Auto Transport does not charge any amount from its customers for auto transport service until the driver is assigned for pickup of the vehicle. We offer easy and secure methods of payment.

High safety standards

Shipping safety is one of our top priorities. All states follow strict safety protocols to ensure vehicle safety during the auto transportation process.

Insurance Coverage

We offer insured service. Our assigned carrier fully complied with required insurance standards, which is also an important reason customers have high trust in All State to State Auto Transport.

Customized Tracking

You can track the shipping status of your vehicle anytime with us. Speak with our representative anytime, as they are available over the clock to update you about the shipping status of your shipment. You can also call the driver directly to check shipping progress.

When Door-to-Door Services are Recommended

If you want convenient and hassle-free shipping for your car, consider door-to-door service.

It provides too much ease in shipping. You just choose a reliable auto carrier like Allstate, and they will handle the rest of the job. With this service, you don't need to pick up and deliver your vehicle to any shipping terminal, where a third party handles it.

You will receive the vehicle at the location of your choice, but for that, it should be legally accessible for a transport truck; otherwise, we will make the delivery to your nearby location, which may be a wider street, a parking lot, or any other suitable location that works for you.

It's a better option for shipping high-value vehicles, as the vehicle is picked up and delivered in front of you. You can inspect the car upon delivery to see if any damage, dents, or scratches may have occurred during transportation.

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Read What Customers Say about Our Transport Services

Humberto Lopez ★★★★★

I had a great experience using ALL STATE-TO-STATEAUTO TRANSPORT. Anna Smith has been a pleasure to work with and has allowed my company to handle shipments worry free. I will definitely continue to use them for future shipments!!

Yunei Riveron ★★★★★

I had a fantastic experience with All State to State Auto Transport, especially thanks to Magnus. He was incredibly helpful, professional, and attentive throughout the entire process. From the initial quote to the final delivery, Magnus …

Another Legend ★★★★★

I had to move a vehicle and was recommended this transport group and would was provided amazingly fast service by Anna Smith that was not only very professional and very thorough and efficient and would absolutely recommend her to handle shipping your vehicles

EDER CANIZALEZ ★★★★★

I had a great experience with All State to State Auto Transport. Magnus was very professional and attentive throughout the process. They offered flexible options including open trailers and flatbed transport, which suited my needs

Dan ★★★★★

Jason Roy was a pleasure to work with and offered a very competitive rate. Highly recommended.

Elite Auto Express LLC Dispatch ★★★★★

Great experience working with Magnus. Professional, responsive, and easy to communicate with. Looking forward to working together again.

Nadia B ★★★★★

Alan, always in touch, great communication.

teno systems ★★★★★

The door-to-door shipping process was seamless, and my vehicle was transported safely. The shipping rates were also very competitive, and I was impressed by the level of customer service Magnus provided. They offer top-notch vehicle …

Tim Bright ★★★★★

Highly recommend Jason Roy with state to state auto transport. Jason got my mother's car moved from Maryland to New Hampshire without a hitch, very professional, I would not hesitate to call him again.

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The best shipping company,I would always work with them.they have dispatcher Magnus,he is honest guy,really good in his job,Thank you Magnus!!!

Lewis Monclus ★★★★★

Magnus was extremely professional and helpful with assigning us a load and promptly answering all of our questions.

Katherine Subervi ★★★★★

This company is a pleasure to work with, Magnus was very professional and helpful with excellent communication throughout the process of successfully completing a delivery for a customer.



Frequently Asked Questions

It's not necessary to be present at pickup or delivery. Any of your representatives can be there on your behalf to sign the required paperwork and hand over the vehicle to the carrier. The person at pickup must be at least 18 years old, as legally required. Your chosen representative should be someone you trust. Don't forget to provide the name and phone number of the person at pickup when you book the order. If no one is available for pickup, simply send us a picture of the vehicle and its license plate number, and our driver will handle the pickup.

Yes, it is available for all types of vehicles, including small, medium, and larger or oversized vehicles, but for that, your location must be legally allowed and accessible for transport trailers.

It covers any loss that occurs to your vehicle during shipping, including scratches, dents, or any partial damage, complete loss, or theft.

An estimated per-mile cost for door-to-door services ranges from 0.35 to 0.95. However, it mainly depends on many factors,  where distance, season, vehicle type, and condition, and the type of shipping service are some of the most important.

The transit time can vary depending on many factors, but the estimated time from pickup to delivery may be between 2 to 14 days.

The official answer to this question is no. However, some carriers allow you to ship personal items up to 100 lbs. If you are sending personal stuff, insurance does not cover this, and it's solely sent at your own risk; the company is not responsible for that. However, auto-carriers are not allowed to transport household items.

Yes, our guaranteed dates always work, and we pick up the vehicle on the guaranteed date. The delivery date cannot be guaranteed because traffic conditions, weather conditions, and other factors can cause delays in shipping. In that scenario, only an estimated time of delivery can be given. 

At all states our shipping prices are final without any hidden or additional charges. However, door-to-door shipping is slightly more expensive due to the additional resources required to complete delivery, but it saves customers time and makes the whole process seamless.

When your location is not legally allowed for a transport trailer.When your place is not easily accessible due to congested roads, streets, tight turns, or hanging trees.

Yes, we provides doorstep pick and delivery for all types of vehicles and heavy equipment.

Yes, door-to-door transport is better, as in this service, your vehicle is picked up and delivered to and from your selected locations, while in terminal-to-terminal shipping, you are responsible for delivering your vehicle at the pickup terminal and receiving it from the delivery terminal.