1,800 mi
Distance
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Los Angeles Memphis car shipping
Memphis sits right on the I-40 spine, 200 miles before Nashville — which makes LA to Memphis one of the most efficient cross-country lanes we run. It's also a serious logistics and auction town, so dealer and remarketing vehicles share these departures with household moves.
Route facts — LOS ANGELES → MEMPHIS corridor
4–5 days
Transit time
I-40
Primary corridor
Open
Transport type
Pricing
What it costs to ship Los Angeles to Memphis
Open transport on this lane is priced per vehicle by size and condition. These are typical ranges — your firm quote depends on exact pickup/delivery addresses, dates, and the vehicle itself.
| Vehicle type | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Sedan / compact | $1,100 – $1,400 |
| Mid-size SUV / crossover | $1,200 – $1,500 |
| Full-size truck / large SUV | $1,350 – $1,650 |
| Inoperable vehicle | + $150 – $250 |
Ranges reflect open transport under normal seasonal demand. Because we're the carrier, the quote we give is firm — it doesn't get re-shopped or raised after booking.
What moves the price
Factors on this specific lane
- Straight-shot routing. Pure I-40 from Barstow to the Mississippi — one of the simplest 1,800-mile routes in the country.
- Auction and logistics flow. Memphis's auction and remarketing volume means regular truck traffic on this lane — good availability for private shipments year-round.
- River-city geography. West Memphis (AR) and Southaven (MS) deliveries ride the same lane; state line doesn't change the price much, the exact address does.
- Winter weather. Same panhandle caveat as any I-40 run November–February.
- Onward to Nashville. Vehicles continuing east ride the same truck — see the LA–Nashville lane.
FAQ
Los Angeles to Memphis shipping questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Los Angeles to Memphis?
Roughly $1,100–$1,500 for sedans and crossovers on open transport, seasonally dependent; full-size trucks and large SUVs run higher.
How long does LA to Memphis take?
About 1,800 miles, typically 4–5 days in transit after loading — straight down I-40 the entire way.
Can you deliver across the river in Arkansas or into Mississippi?
Yes — West Memphis, AR and Southaven, MS deliveries ride the same lane. Quote with your exact address and we'll confirm the meeting point if the street can't take the rig.
Do you handle auction vehicles on this lane?
Regularly — Memphis-area auction pickups and deliveries share these departures. Have your lot number and gate release ready and we handle the yard.
Get a quote
A firm Los Angeles → Memphis price from the company that hauls it
Send the basics and we'll come back with a firm quote and the next available pickup window on this lane. No deposit games, no bait-and-switch.