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1,080 miles · 3 to 5 day transit

Car Shipping
San Diego to Denver

Auto Transport Pros connects you with licensed, insured partners for San Diego to Denver car shipping: about 1,080 miles on I-15 and I-70, 3 to 5 days in transit, with a published range of $800 to $1,100 for a sedan on an open carrier.

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San Diego to Denver

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Route overview

San Diego to Denver is about 1,080 miles, heading northeast on I-15 and I-70. The published transit of 3 to 5 days after pickup works out to roughly 220 to 360 miles a day, slower than driving it yourself because the truck stops for other vehicles and federal rules cap the driver at 11 hours behind the wheel per shift.

The published range for a standard sedan on an open carrier is $800 to $1,100, about 74 cents to $1.02 a mile.

Once a truck is assigned you get the driver’s contact details, and drivers usually call ahead on the day of pickup and again before delivery.

Open transport suits most vehicles on a route this long. Enclosed trailers cost more and earn it for classic, luxury and low-clearance cars, which would otherwise ride 3 to 5 days exposed to weather and road grit.

Distance

~1,080 miles via I-15 and I-70

Transit

3 to 5 days after pickup

Typical rate

$800 to $1,100 for a sedan on an open carrier*

Every partner is licensed and insured. Before the San Diego pickup, ask for the carrier's MC or USDOT number to check on FMCSA SAFER and for its cargo insurance certificate; the Bill of Lading guide explains the inspection you sign at both ends, and the disclaimer sets out who is responsible for what.

FAQs

How long does car shipping from San Diego to Denver take?
Published transit for this 1,080-mile route is 3 to 5 days after pickup. Pickup itself is booked as a window of a few days, and expedited service can shorten that wait when a truck is available for your dates.
How much does it cost to ship a car from San Diego to Denver?
The published range is $800 to $1,100 for a standard sedan on an open carrier. SUVs, pickup trucks, vehicles that do not run and enclosed trailers all price above it.
Can I ship the car back from Denver to San Diego?
Yes, by phone: Denver to San Diego is not a published route. Where both directions of a route are published the ranges match, so this page’s figures are a fair starting point.

*Published range, not a quote.

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Ship San Diego to Denver

Have both ZIP codes and the vehicle details ready and we can price it on the call.

Call (844) 257-5832