Los Angeles to Las Vegas Auto Transport
Need your car moved from Los Angeles to Las Vegas? National Auto Transport handles this 270-mile I-15 desert run in 1-2 days flat. We've been shipping vehicles on this corridor since 2018, and our carriers roll through it several times every week out of our Phoenix, AZ headquarters.
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LA to Las Vegas Car Shipping Rates
Shipping a car from Los Angeles to Las Vegas on an open trailer typically costs between $450 and $750. Vehicle size matters, and so does your exact address. If you want enclosed auto transport for that extra layer of protection against Mojave sand and highway grit, plan on $850-$1,800 depending on the car.
Here's something we've noticed after moving 2,400+ vehicles down this stretch since 2018: pricing doesn't jump around much on this route. You won't see the crazy seasonal swings that happen with coast-to-coast shipments. Steady demand from folks relocating, entertainment industry workers, and people moving between LA and Vegas keeps rates predictable all year.
Where you are in LA County affects what you'll pay. Pickups from Hollywood, Santa Monica, or near LAX? That's standard pricing. But if you're out in Antelope Valley or past Riverside, expect an extra $75-$150 tacked on for the added mileage. On the Vegas end, downtown and Strip deliveries run higher than dropping off in Summerlin or Henderson.
How Fast Can You Get a Car from LA to Las Vegas?
You're looking at 1-2 days for this route. It's only 270 miles on I-15, so this isn't one of those shipments where you're waiting around for a week. Carriers finish this run fast.
What usually happens is your car gets loaded up in LA in the morning and it's sitting in Las Vegas by that evening or the following day. The actual drive is around 4-5 hours, but the driver has to deal with LA traffic and get other vehicles loaded too. Quick tip from our dispatch team: try not to schedule a Friday pickup if you need your car by Saturday. A lot of drivers wrap up their week in Vegas and don't run weekend drops.
We've absolutely pulled off same-day deliveries for customers who had a conference, a wedding, or some last-minute reason they needed their vehicle in Vegas right away. There's a $200-$300 rush fee for that, and carrier availability has to line up. But the short distance makes it doable when everything clicks.
Open or Enclosed Shipping: Which One Makes Sense?
About 9 out of 10 customers pick open carrier transport for the LA to Vegas trip. Those are the big multi-car trailers you spot cruising down I-15 all day long. Your vehicle rides in the open air, and for a 270-mile desert sprint, that works perfectly fine for most cars, trucks, and SUVs.
So when should you go enclosed? If you own a luxury car, a classic, or something with a paint job you spent serious money on. The Mojave doesn't mess around. Sand, high winds, and temperatures that swing from 110+ during the day down to 60 at night can beat up an exposed vehicle. An enclosed trailer keeps all of that away from your car.
One of our regulars shipped a fully restored 1969 Mustang Mach 1 from Torrance to a car show at the Las Vegas Convention Center last spring. He could've saved around $500 going open, but he wasn't about to risk it. Enclosed auto transport got it there without a single new scratch. Worth every penny for a car like that.
Door-to-Door or Terminal Pickup: What's Better?
Most people on this route go with door-to-door car shipping, and honestly, it's the easier option. Our drivers can handle residential streets in both cities without a problem. Vegas neighborhoods have wide roads built for big vehicles, and LA carriers deal with tight streets every single day.
Terminal drop-off can save you $100-$200 if you don't mind the extra legwork. You'd bring your car to our partner yard in Vernon on the southeast side of LA, and then grab it from a lot in North Las Vegas off the I-15/US-95 interchange. It's a decent option if you're flying between cities or your schedule's packed and a specific pickup window doesn't work.
Our recommendation? Go with door-to-door delivery and give us a flexible 2-3 day pickup window. That lets our dispatch match you with the best available carrier, and you don't have to fight LA traffic to get to some industrial lot. Way less stress.
When Should You Ship a Car from LA to Vegas?
Good news: this route doesn't get wrecked by bad weather the way northern corridors do. Sure, summer temps blast past 115 in the Mojave, but today's carriers are built for it. Luxury vehicles get extra attention with climate-aware loading, and standard cars do just fine.
If you want the lowest rates, book between January and March or September through November. Big Vegas conventions like CES (January) and NAB (April) bump demand up a bit, but it's nothing dramatic compared to the wild price swings on routes like Atlanta to Miami auto transport.
One thing we tell customers after running this route since 2018: try to dodge major event weekends if your timing allows it. Big fight nights, huge music festivals, and holiday weekends pack I-15 with traffic. Your car still gets there, but it might add a few hours to the delivery window. Not a huge deal, just worth knowing.
How LA to Vegas Shipping Works
Request a Quote
Give us a call at (602) 860-6894 or fill out the form on this page. We just need your pickup and drop-off addresses, what you're shipping, and when. Whole thing takes about 3 minutes.
Confirm Your Booking
We'll find a carrier already running the I-15 route that fits your dates. You don't pay anything upfront. No deposit, no credit card hold. Payment happens when the car arrives.
LA Pickup Day
Your driver calls 2-4 hours ahead of arrival. They'll do a walk-around inspection with you, load the vehicle, and hand you a bill of lading so you can track it.
Las Vegas Drop-Off
The driver reaches out to schedule your Vegas delivery. You or someone you designate does a final inspection, makes payment by cash or certified check, and that's it. Done.
LA to Vegas Shipping Rates by Vehicle
| Vehicle | Open Carrier | Enclosed | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan / Compact | $450-$650 | $850-$1,200 | 1-2 days |
| SUV / Crossover | $500-$700 | $900-$1,300 | 1-2 days |
| Pickup Truck | $525-$750 | $950-$1,350 | 1-2 days |
| Luxury / Exotic | N/A | $1,200-$1,800 | 1-2 days |
| Motorcycle | $350-$450 | $500-$700 | 1-2 days |
| Inoperable Vehicle | $150+ surcharge | $200+ | Add 1-2 days |
If you can pick up from the West LA side (Santa Monica, Culver City, or Beverly Hills), you'll usually get a faster carrier match. A lot of our trucks start their Vegas-bound runs after loading up near the Port of Long Beach, so those neighborhoods are their first stops heading east on I-10 to I-15.
LA to Las Vegas Shipping FAQs
Straight answers to the stuff people ask us most about this route.