Interlane moves vehicles from San Francisco to Vancouver with full insurance coverage, real-time shipment tracking, and flexible open or enclosed transport options tailored to your needs. Whether you're relocating to British Columbia or shipping a vehicle purchase across the border, we manage the entire journey — California to Canada — so you don't have to.
Shipping your vehicle from San Francisco to Vancouver typically costs between $2,282 – $6,249 CAD depending on service level and vehicle type. Standard transit time is approximately 8 days, with express options available for time-sensitive shipments. Customs documentation and insurance are included.
| Option | Low | Average | High | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,282 | $2,535 | $2,789 | Weekly departures | Residential pickup and delivery from San Francisco to Vancouver | |
| $5,113 | $5,681 | $6,249 | Bi-weekly departures | Recommended for luxury, classic, or high-value vehicles |
Low
$2,282
Avg
$2,535
High
$2,789
Residential pickup and delivery from San Francisco to Vancouver
Low
$5,113
Avg
$5,681
High
$6,249
Recommended for luxury, classic, or high-value vehicles
The San Francisco to Vancouver corridor moves a wide range of vehicles for a wide range of customers. Families relocating from the Bay Area to Metro Vancouver ship their personal vehicles rather than drive the full Pacific Coast run. Corporate transferees moving between California tech hubs and Vancouver's growing technology sector rely on us to get their cars there without the wear of a long interstate haul. Dealerships move inventory between the two cities, and private buyers increasingly purchase vehicles across the border through online auctions and private sales. Canadian snowbirds who've wintered in California and are heading back north in spring are also a regular fixture on this route — shipping their vehicle back to Vancouver while they fly. Interlane handles every shipment end-to-end, from Bay Area pickup to British Columbia delivery.
The route north from San Francisco runs up through California on I-5, one of the West Coast's primary freight and transport corridors, passing through the Sacramento Valley and the agricultural flatlands of the Central Valley before climbing toward the Oregon border. The highway continues through Oregon — through Medford, Eugene, and Salem — before crossing into Washington State and threading through the Willamette transition zone into the Pacific Northwest. North of Tacoma and Seattle, I-5 pushes toward the Canadian border, where vehicles cross at the Peace Arch or Pacific Highway border crossings at Blaine, Washington into Surrey, British Columbia. From there, Highway 99 carries shipments north through the Fraser Valley and into Metro Vancouver. The terrain shifts considerably along the way — from California's dry inland valleys to Oregon's dense coastal ranges to Washington's rainy lowland corridors — and border crossing logistics add a layer of complexity that requires proper documentation on both the US and Canadian sides. Interlane manages all customs import and export paperwork, pricing is transparent and quoted in CAD, and every vehicle is covered by full insurance from the moment it's loaded in San Francisco to the moment it arrives in Vancouver.
Use our shipping calculator to get an instant CAD quote for San Francisco to Vancouver cross-border transport.
Confirm your booking and preferred pickup window, and an Interlane coordinator will align the logistics for both your California pickup and the cross-border delivery into BC.
Your vehicle is collected door-to-door from your San Francisco location — whether that's a residence in the Sunset District, a dealership on Van Ness Avenue, or a property in the East Bay — at the scheduled time.
As your vehicle crosses from Washington State into British Columbia at the Blaine border crossing, Interlane manages all customs documentation on both the US export and Canadian import sides, ensuring a smooth crossing without delays caused by missing paperwork.
Your vehicle is delivered directly to your Vancouver address — whether that's a home in Kitsilano, a dealership on Boundary Road, or a condo tower in Burnaby — without any requirement to visit a terminal.
Use our shipping calculator to get an instant CAD quote for San Francisco to Vancouver cross-border transport.
Confirm your booking and preferred pickup window, and an Interlane coordinator will align the logistics for both your California pickup and the cross-border delivery into BC.
Your vehicle is collected door-to-door from your San Francisco location — whether that's a residence in the Sunset District, a dealership on Van Ness Avenue, or a property in the East Bay — at the scheduled time.
As your vehicle crosses from Washington State into British Columbia at the Blaine border crossing, Interlane manages all customs documentation on both the US export and Canadian import sides, ensuring a smooth crossing without delays caused by missing paperwork.
Your vehicle is delivered directly to your Vancouver address — whether that's a home in Kitsilano, a dealership on Boundary Road, or a condo tower in Burnaby — without any requirement to visit a terminal.
Canada–USA Border Crossing Expertise
I-5 Pacific Corridor Route Knowledge
Snowbird Seasonal Shipping Experience
Door-to-Door Cross-Border Delivery
Transparent CAD Pricing with No Border Surprises
Your car is dropped off at a designated shipping terminal and picked up at another terminal near the destination.
The shipping company picks up your car from your specified location and delivers it directly to the destination address via rail.
Your car is picked up at a designated address and dropped off at another address, typically your home or office.
Your car is transported in a covered truck or trailer, protecting it from weather, debris, and road conditions.
All San Francisco to Vancouver vehicle shipments are handled on a door-to-door basis. There is no terminal drop-off or pickup available on this cross-border route — Interlane collects your vehicle in the Bay Area and delivers it directly to your Vancouver-area address.
For customers who need their vehicle in Vancouver on a tighter timeline, express shipping prioritises your vehicle's position in the load sequence and tightens the delivery window along the I-5 corridor. This is particularly useful for corporate relocations and time-sensitive dealership inventory transfers crossing the border.
The I-5 route from California into British Columbia passes through significant rainfall zones in Oregon and Washington, and cross-border shipments can sit at the Blaine crossing during wet coastal weather. Enclosed transport keeps your vehicle fully protected from road debris, rain, and border wait exposure throughout the journey.
Larger SUVs and trucks relocating from the Bay Area to Metro Vancouver are loaded onto appropriate equipment for the full interstate and cross-border run north through Oregon and Washington. Door-to-door pickup and delivery means no requirement to manoeuvre an already-large vehicle to a staging yard before or after transport.
Electric vehicles shipped from California to BC travel on carriers configured to load and secure EVs safely without engaging the drivetrain — an important detail on a long haul like the I-5 corridor where vehicles are on the road for multiple days. Given Vancouver's strong EV adoption, this is one of the more frequent vehicle types on this route and Interlane handles EV import documentation as part of the standard cross-border customs process.
High-value vehicles moving from San Francisco to Vancouver are shipped in enclosed carriers that shield them from the rain-heavy stretch through Oregon and Washington and from exposure during any border processing time at Blaine. Interlane's enclosed service for luxury vehicles includes full insurance coverage through the entire cross-border journey.
Antique and classic vehicles crossing the Canada–US border require specific customs classification and import documentation, particularly around vehicle age and duty exemptions that may apply. Interlane manages those details alongside the physical transport, using enclosed carriers to protect older vehicles from the coastal moisture and road conditions along the Pacific Northwest leg of the route.
Not sure which car shipping option is right for you? Our team is available 24/7 to answer your questions about routes, costs, and delivery times. Give us a call or send us a message — we’re happy to help.
How much does it cost to ship a car from San Francisco to Vancouver?
The cost of shipping a vehicle from San Francisco to Vancouver typically ranges from $2,282 to $2,789 CAD, depending on the type of transport selected, the size of the vehicle, and the time of year. Enclosed transport carries a higher rate than open due to the added protection and lower carrier capacity, and seasonal demand — particularly during the spring snowbird return period — can affect pricing on the northbound Pacific corridor. All quotes from Interlane are issued in CAD with no hidden fees.
How long does it take to ship a car from San Francisco to Vancouver?
Transit on this route takes approximately 8 days, which accounts for the full I-5 run through California, Oregon, and Washington, as well as border processing time at the Blaine crossing into British Columbia. The Peace Arch and Pacific Highway crossings can see variable wait times depending on traffic volume and border staffing, though Interlane's documentation process is designed to minimise clearance delays. Actual transit windows are confirmed at the time of booking.
Is my vehicle insured during transport?
Yes — every vehicle shipped by Interlane is covered by full insurance from the point of pickup in San Francisco through the border crossing at Blaine and all the way to delivery in Vancouver. Coverage is continuous across the entire journey, including during any time spent at the border for customs processing. You'll receive insurance documentation as part of your shipment confirmation.
Do I need to handle customs paperwork for a cross-border shipment?
No — Interlane manages all customs documentation on both the US export side and the Canadian import side of the shipment. That includes the export declaration out of the United States and the vehicle import paperwork required by Canada Border Services Agency at the Blaine crossing. You do not need to arrange or file anything separately; it is handled as part of your shipment.
I'm a Canadian snowbird returning from California — can Interlane ship my car back to Vancouver in spring?
Absolutely — this is one of the most common use cases on the San Francisco to Vancouver corridor. Canadian snowbirds who spent the winter in the Bay Area or elsewhere in California regularly ship their vehicles north in the spring while flying home, and Interlane handles high volumes of northbound seasonal shipments during this period. Booking lead times tend to extend in March and April as demand peaks on the Pacific corridor, so securing your spot a few weeks in advance is advisable. Your vehicle is collected door-to-door in California and delivered directly to your Vancouver-area home.
