Virginia to California Military Auto Transport
The Virginia-to-California route is heavily used by military families PCSing between East Coast naval bases (Norfolk, Newport News, Virginia Beach) and West Coast installations (San Diego, Camp Pendleton, Travis AFB). Standard open-carrier pricing runs $1,300 to $1,700 with transit times of 6-9 days. Enclosed transport costs $1,950-$2,800.
Military families receive 5-10% discounts and priority dispatch on this route.
Pricing by Major City Pairs
| From → To | Open | Enclosed | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk → San Diego | $1,350 - $1,700 | $2,000 - $2,800 | 7-9 days |
| Virginia Beach → Los Angeles | $1,300 - $1,650 | $1,950 - $2,750 | 6-9 days |
| Newport News → SF Bay | $1,400 - $1,750 | $2,050 - $2,850 | 7-10 days |
| Richmond → LA | $1,300 - $1,650 | $1,950 - $2,750 | 6-9 days |
| Arlington/DC area → SF | $1,400 - $1,750 | $2,050 - $2,850 | 7-10 days |
Virginia Pickup Locations
California Delivery Destinations
Major Military Bases on This Route
Virginia Origins
- Naval Station Norfolk — Largest naval base in the world
- Joint Base Langley-Eustis — Air Force and Army
- Naval Air Station Oceana — Virginia Beach
- Quantico (Marines) — Northern Virginia
- The Pentagon — Arlington
California Destinations
- Naval Base San Diego — Pacific Fleet headquarters
- Camp Pendleton (Marines) — Northern San Diego County
- Naval Base Coronado — San Diego
- Travis AFB — Bay Area
- Edwards AFB — Mojave Desert
- Beale AFB, Vandenberg SFB
Military Auto Transport Benefits
For military families on this route, we provide:
- Military discount (5-10%)
- Priority dispatch
- Flexible pickup windows — Understanding of TDY, training, last-minute orders
- Base access coordination
- Multi-vehicle bundles
- Familiar with TMO
See our military PCS auto transport guide for complete details.
Best Times to Ship Military PCS
- Summer PCS season (May-August): Highest military shipping volume
- Book around report date: 4-6 weeks before is ideal
- Winter moves: Less common but possible
- Coordinate with TMO timeline
About Our Virginia to California Service
The VA-to-CA corridor is one of our most-handled military routes. Learn about our military transport program.