California Car Transport Routes & Highways
Interstate Highways (Main Cross-State Routes) | |||
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I-5: Runs north-south through California, extending from the Mexican border near San Diego to Oregon. Key route for cross-state car shipping, especially between major cities like Los Angeles, Sacramento, and San Francisco. | |||
I-10: An east-west route connecting California to California, running through cities such as Los Angeles, Palm Springs, and Blythe. Heavily trafficked by car transporters moving vehicles between Southern California and California. | |||
I-15: Connects Southern California to Nevada and Utah, passing through San Bernardino and heading toward Las Vegas. Commonly used for transporting cars from Southern California to destinations in Nevada and Utah. | |||
I-40: Runs east-west through northern California, from Barstow toward California. Ideal for long-distance car transport, linking California to New Mexico and beyond. |
State Routes (Intra-State Transport) | |||
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State Route 99 (SR-99): Runs parallel to I-5 in the Central Valley, connecting Bakersfield to Stockton. Heavily utilized by car transporters for shipments between agricultural hubs and smaller cities. | |||
State Route 1 (SR-1): Famous for its scenic route along the California coast, from San Diego to Mendocino County. | |||
State Route 91 (SR-91): Connects Los Angeles and Riverside counties, crucial for car shipping in the highly populated Inland Empire region. A key route for intra-state transports from Los Angeles to Southern California suburbs. | |||
State Route 210 (SR-210): Runs across the northern Los Angeles area, providing access from Pasadena to San Bernardino. Frequently used for local and regional car transports within the Greater Los Angeles area. |
U.S. Highways (Regional and Secondary Routes) | |||
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U.S. Route 101 (US-101): Travels along the California coast from Los Angeles through San Francisco and up to the Oregon border. Popular for coastal shipments and car transports between major cities along the Pacific coastline. | |||
U.S. Route 50 (US-50): Known as the “Loneliest Road in America,” it connects Sacramento to Lake Tahoe and extends into Nevada. Vital for car transport services covering the Sierra Nevada region and into Nevada. | |||
U.S. Route 395 (US-395): Runs along California’s eastern Sierra, from the Mojave Desert to the Oregon border. Frequently used for car transport to and from rural and mountain areas, including popular stops like Bishop and Mammoth Lakes. |
Scenic Routes (Seasonal and Specialized Shipments) | |||
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State Route 1 (Pacific Coast Highway): Known for its stunning views, SR-1 attracts many car enthusiasts, especially for custom and exotic car transport. Often requested by clients looking to ship classic or luxury vehicles for events along the coast. | |||
State Route 120 (Tioga Pass): Crosses through Yosemite National Park and connects the Central Valley to eastern Sierra towns. Seasonal route popular for specialized transports, including those heading to rural or mountainous areas. | |||
State Route 49 (The Gold Country Route): Runs through the historic Gold Rush region from Oakhurst to Nevada City. Often chosen for vehicle transport to small towns or for custom shipments into the Sierra Nevada foothills. |