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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.
Pickups in the Bay Area run 2 to 4 days typically. If your car is in Oakland, Fremont, San Jose, or anywhere in the East Bay or South Bay it is smooth and often faster. If it is in San Francisco itself, be ready to coordinate a meetup at a more accessible location. We can usually arrange this easily and it is not a big hurdle. The carrier volume heading out of the Bay Area on I-80 toward the East, I-5 toward LA and the Pacific Northwest, and Highway 50 toward Sacramento is strong. There is always a truck heading your direction.
Riverside and the Inland Empire are the unsung engine of Southern California auto transport. Carriers do not just pass through here. They stage here. I-15 runs through the Inland Empire connecting LA to Las Vegas and the entire Southwest. I-215 connects Riverside to San Bernardino and Temecula. SR-91 and SR-60 tie into Orange County and Los Angeles directly. This convergence of routes means carriers are loading and unloading in the Inland Empire constantly. Manheim Riverside is an active auction location with over 200 vehicles per sale. ADESA Riverside adds more auction volume. Copart and IAA both operate in nearby Fontana, just up I-15. The Inland Empire has massive warehouse and logistics infrastructure and auto transport is part of that ecosystem.
The Inland Empire is one of the best delivery destinations in Southern California. Carriers coming from Las Vegas on I-15, coming across I-40 from Arizona, or coming up from San Diego on I-15 all pass directly through this area. If your car is coming from anywhere east of California, there is a good chance it will move through Riverside before making its final delivery. Drop-offs here are clean and efficient.
Shipping a standard sedan from San Francisco to Riverside on open carrier currently estimates between $450 and $750. That is based on the 470-mile distance and current market conditions.
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.
Riverside prices run at or slightly below the national average. The market is competitive because so many carriers work this area regularly. The Las Vegas to Inland Empire lane is one of the busiest short hauls in the West and it is very well priced. Routes to Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and Los Angeles are all active. The Inland Empire also ships a lot of cars to and from the Pacific Northwest on I-15 north. Summer sees high demand as people move from Nevada and Arizona into the region. Get a quote to see your exact price.
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