Car Shipping from Mesa, AZ to San Francisco, CA

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Distance
813 mi
Transit Time
2-3 days
Estimated Cost
$550–$850
Major Hub

Shipping from Mesa, AZ

Mesa is the eastern anchor of the Phoenix metro and carriers treat it as Phoenix for all practical purposes. I-60 runs through Mesa heading east toward Globe and connects to the broader Phoenix freeway system at I-10 and the Loop 202. Manheim Phoenix is located in Tolleson on the west side of the metro at 201 North 83rd Avenue, and ADESA has a location in Chandler just south of Mesa. IAA and Copart both have Phoenix area facilities. The dealer market across Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, and the East Valley is substantial. Carriers running the I-10 corridor between California and Texas, and the I-17 and I-40 corridors heading north, have constant business in this metro.

Pickups in Mesa run 1 to 3 days most of the time. The Phoenix metro is one of the most active auto transport markets in the Southwest and Mesa sits right in the middle of the action. Summer is the one wrinkle. Triple digit heat from June through August causes some carriers to adjust their schedules and run shorter days. It does not stop pickups but it can add a day. The other thing to know about Mesa specifically is that some of its residential neighborhoods, especially near the older city center, have lower clearance bridges or tighter streets. A short meetup is occasionally requested but rarely needed. Get a quote to see current availability.

High Volume

Arriving in San Francisco, CA

The Bay Area is a high volume auto transport market but it has some quirks worth knowing about. San Francisco proper is tough for carriers because of the hills, narrow streets, and parking situation. Most carriers prefer to pick up and drop off in Oakland, the East Bay, San Jose, or the Peninsula rather than inside the city limits. The Port of Oakland handles significant vehicle import traffic and there is a Manheim location in the Bay Area that keeps carrier activity flowing. The dealer market across the metro is solid, especially in the South Bay. This is a strong market overall, just not always easy to access in SF proper.

Delivering to the Bay Area is active. Carriers on I-5 from LA or the Pacific Northwest, and on I-80 from the Midwest and Mountain West, pass through regularly. The same street access consideration applies on delivery. Carriers will bring your car very close but may want to hand it off at a more accessible spot if you are in the city itself. It is a small coordination thing, not a problem.

Pricing on This Route

Shipping a standard sedan from Mesa to San Francisco on open carrier currently estimates between $550 and $850. That is based on the 813-mile distance and current market conditions.

Mesa prices are essentially Phoenix prices. This is one of the most competitive auto transport markets in the country. Lanes to Los Angeles, San Diego, Dallas, and Denver are extremely active. Winter snowbird season from November through April keeps carrier volume high in both directions. Summer pricing can tick up slightly because some carriers avoid the desert heat runs, but the market stays competitive. You are not paying a suburb premium here the way you might in other metros. Get a quote to see your exact price.

The Bay Area runs slightly above the national average. The street access challenge adds a small premium, and the cost of operating in California generally pushes prices up a little versus comparable distances in other states. Popular lanes like Bay Area to LA, Bay Area to Portland, and Bay Area to Las Vegas are very competitive. Long haul routes to the Midwest and East Coast are solid but expect to pay market rate or slightly above. Get a quote for your exact route.

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