Car Shipping from Austin, TX to Riverside, CA

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Distance
1,434 mi
Transit Time
3-5 days
Estimated Cost
$850–$1150
High Volume

Shipping from Austin, TX

Austin has become one of the fastest growing auto transport markets in the country over the last several years and the volume has followed. The tech industry boom brought tens of thousands of relocations from California, the Northeast, and the Pacific Northwest, and that created enormous shipping demand in both directions. I-35 is the main north to south corridor connecting Austin to Dallas and San Antonio. I-10 is accessible nearby heading east to Houston and west to the Hill Country. Dealer density has grown significantly and auction activity is solid. This market is active and getting more active every year.

Pickups in Austin typically happen within 2 to 3 days. The relocation boom has meant carriers are actively looking for Austin loads because the volume is there. The California to Austin corridor is especially well traveled. Carriers who dropped a California load in Austin are looking for a load back west, which works in your favor if you are shipping from Austin to California. Routes to Dallas and Houston are fast. The I-35 corridor between Austin and Dallas is one of the most consistently active lanes in Texas.

High Volume

Arriving in Riverside, CA

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.

Pricing on This Route

Shipping a standard sedan from Austin to Riverside on open carrier currently estimates between $850 and $1150. That is based on the 1,434-mile distance and current market conditions.

Austin pricing runs close to the national average with a few notable corridors. The Austin to California route is competitive and often well priced. The Austin to Dallas and Austin to Houston lanes are very affordable because of the sheer volume. Long haul routes to the Northeast run at market rate. The relocation boom has actually kept prices reasonable because it brought more carrier supply to match the demand.

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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