# Shipping a car to East cost vs Buying in East coast? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [January 28, 2022, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shipping-a-car-to-east-cost-vs-buying-in-east-coast/182188 "2022-01-28T20:06:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2022, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shipping-a-car-to-east-cost-vs-buying-in-east-coast/182188/21 "2022-02-02T18:53:58Z")
> [@sciconf](#): > > Will this do that too? Why don’t you call them ( Cross Country Driver ) and ask them ? ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2022, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shipping-a-car-to-east-cost-vs-buying-in-east-coast/182188/22 "2022-02-02T18:58:15Z")
No need to call, you can get a price quote on line. ---
**Author:** ![sciconf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/919ad9/32.png) [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2022, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shipping-a-car-to-east-cost-vs-buying-in-east-coast/182188/23 "2022-02-02T18:58:29Z")
Thanks @Don45 - there is more service like that: > **[iDriveYourCar](https://www.idriveyourcar.com/long-distance-driving)** > > Your own personal driver on demand. Be driven in the comfort of your car at half the cost. > **[Glenn's Driving Service - Drive your car, RV or rental truck anywhere in USA...](https://www.glennsdrivingservice.com/)** > > Former airline employee will drive > your car, van, rental truck or RV anywhere in the USA. Pets carried, too! Since 2008. Now with three drivers. > **[Get A Quote](https://professionaldrivers.com/get-a-quote/)** > > We provide Nationwide Professional Driver Service that will make relocation stress and risk free. Get a complete, free quote. > **[Hire someone to drive your car cross country: A definitive guide | SGT Auto...](https://sgtautotransport.com/autoblog/hiring-someone-to-drive-your-car-cross-country)** > > If you ever need to transport a vehicle cross country, there are many options to choose from. Knowing as much about each one means you’re able to make an informed decision. In this article, we’re going to look at hiring someone to drive your car... > **[Need someone to drive your car cross country?](https://myfamilytravels.com/forums/topic/ride-sharing-bulletin-boards/)** > > Ride sharing bulletin boards between car owners and drivers discuss transporting cars to various USA destinations. [https://www.autodriveaway.com/](https://www.autodriveaway.com/) > **[How to Travel The US for Free - Cross Country Drive Guide](https://www.moneytalksnews.com/how-to-drive-across-the-country-for-free/)** > > Renting a car for a road trip is expensive. Money Talks News offers the best tips on how to travel the U.S. for free. Find out how you can get free travel! ---
**Author:** ![Don45](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/don45/32/19349_2.png) [@Don45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don45)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2022, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shipping-a-car-to-east-cost-vs-buying-in-east-coast/182188/24 "2022-02-02T19:18:46Z")
These are folks who will charge you. At 60mph that’s 40 hours for the distance someone herein suggested. What is that driver going to ask for hourly pay + meals etc.? A service member may just be looking for a “ride” and not necessarily want to be paid just to get home maybe and no cost. ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2022, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shipping-a-car-to-east-cost-vs-buying-in-east-coast/182188/25 "2022-02-02T19:39:53Z")
A round trip airline ticket from San Diego to Atlanta can be found for $162, without a military discount. I wouldn’t trust my car to a stranger in a uniform who is desperate for transportation. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2022, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shipping-a-car-to-east-cost-vs-buying-in-east-coast/182188/26 "2022-02-02T19:54:23Z")
First of all it really is difficult to average 60mph . Second , who pays for motel or transportation for the hired driver if the vehicle breaks down someplace ? Too many things that could cost a person more that they planned. ---
**Author:** ![weekend-warrior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/weekend-warrior/32/26122_2.png) [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2022, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shipping-a-car-to-east-cost-vs-buying-in-east-coast/182188/27 "2022-02-02T21:00:46Z")
my thoughts (not worth much) Sell it for 5k. add the money you will save from shipping cost to the 5k and buy a vehicle near you. and you will probably have less aggravation too. ---
**Author:** ![galant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/77aa72/32.png) [@galant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galant)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2022, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shipping-a-car-to-east-cost-vs-buying-in-east-coast/182188/28 "2022-02-02T21:15:46Z")
Ship the car! You have to rent a car in GA to find that gem of a Honda Civic for $7K specially in today’s used car market. The rental car itself might cost you $500+. Factor in another 1500 to fix the basic stuff on the Civic and you are way over your budget. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shipping-a-car-to-east-cost-vs-buying-in-east-coast/182188.md?page=1)