Golf Cart Shipping for Retirement Communities, Resorts, and LSV Owners
CHD moves your cart, LSV, or club car door-to-door anywhere in the 48 contiguous states, with pickup typically within 1-3 days of booking. Moving into a retirement community, heading south for the season, or buying a cart from an out-of-state seller, you get one coordinator from quote to delivery.
- Door-to-door to your community, your clubhouse, or the nearest workable meeting point
- $2M cargo coverage on every cart from pickup to delivery
- Car and cart together on one order when deck space allows
Golf cart shipping with Car Haul Direct moves your cart, LSV, or club car door-to-door anywhere in the 48 contiguous states, with pickup typically within 1-3 days of booking. Whether you are moving into a retirement community, heading south for the season, or buying a cart from an out-of-state seller, you get one coordinator from quote to delivery.
Reviewed by Mike Fergusson, EVP Operations, Car Haul Direct
Why trust CHD with your golf cart?
Because a cart is small enough to overlook and valuable enough to document.
Licensed FMCSA Broker
Car Haul Direct is an FMCSA-licensed broker, USDOT 4321158, based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
$2M Cargo Insurance
Every shipment carries $2M in cargo insurance, carts included.
48 Contiguous States
Coast-to-coast moves, plus Hawaii and Alaska coordination.
Fast Pickup Windows
Pickup typically happens within 1-3 days of booking in metro areas.
True Door-to-Door
No terminals and no drop-off drives.
One Order, One Contact
Ship the cart with your car and manage both through one booking.
Door to Door, Cart Included
The figures that govern a CHD cart move.
1-3
Day Pickup Window
Typical metro pickup after booking; outlying areas can add 1-2 days.
$2M
Cargo Insurance Coverage
On every shipment while it is on the trailer, carts included.
48
Contiguous States Covered
Coast-to-coast moves, plus Hawaii and Alaska coordination.
40-60
Percent Enclosed Premium
What enclosed typically adds over open, for custom and show carts.
Golf cart shipping: fast answers
Cost, shipping cart and car together, and what batteries change.
How much does golf cart shipping cost?
Golf cart shipping cost depends on distance, cart size, and trailer type, and your exact price comes from the instant quote on this page. Carts are lighter than cars, but a lifted or six-passenger cart takes more deck space. Choosing enclosed transport typically adds 40 to 60 percent over open. Ask about available discounts when you book your cart.
Can my golf cart ride with my car on one order?
Often, yes. When deck space allows, carriers commonly load a golf cart on the same trailer as your car, and one order keeps pickup and delivery simple. Share the cart dimensions at booking so the carrier can plan the load, since space is not always available.
Do lithium batteries change golf cart shipping?
Usually no, but always tell the carrier. Most carts ship fine with the battery installed, yet many carriers want to know whether yours is lithium or lead-acid before loading, since handling guidance can differ by battery type. Disclosing it at booking keeps your quote accurate and avoids pickup-day delays.
Who books golf cart shipping?
Retirement Community Residents
Moving into a community where the cart is the daily driver? It is delivered so it is waiting on arrival.
Snowbirds and Seasonal Travelers
Ship a car and a cart together each fall and spring, on the same seasonal rhythm.
Online Cart Buyers
Bought a used Club Car, E-Z-GO, or Yamaha out of state? CHD coordinates pickup directly with the seller.
LSV and Street-Legal Owners
Street-legal low-speed vehicles ship much like standard carts; mention the LSV at booking so the carrier plans correctly.
Clubs, Courses, and Resorts
Moving a courtesy cart or club car between properties works the same way, door-to-door.
Which services fit golf cart transport
Six ways the CHD service set maps onto a cart or LSV move.
Open Transport
The standard choice for most carts; the same trailers that move cars handle carts daily.
Enclosed Transport
Worth it for a high-end custom or show cart, typically 40 to 60 percent more than open on the same route.
Door-to-Door Transport
The carrier meets you at your home or community entrance, with no terminal visits at either end.
Expedited Transport
Working against a move-in date or a season opener? Expedited service tightens the pickup window.
$2M Cargo Insurance
Every booking includes $2M of cargo coverage on the trailer. The Bill of Lading documents condition at both ends.
Hawaii and Alaska Coordination
A cart moving to or from the islands or the far north runs in two legs, overland plus ocean, so plan for a longer transit window than a mainland shipment.
How golf cart shipping works: 5 steps
Five steps from quote to the cart sitting in your new driveway.
1. Get Your Instant Quote
Enter your route and cart type, whether standard, lifted, six-passenger, or LSV, so pricing reflects its real footprint.
2. Book and Prep the Cart
Clean it, photograph its condition, fold the windshield, remove loose accessories, and leave the key with the cart in neutral.
3. Meet the Carrier at Pickup
Pickup typically happens within 1-3 days of booking in metro areas; allow 1-2 extra days in outlying areas.
4. Follow the Trip
Your coordinator keeps you posted while the carrier moves your cart across the 48 states.
5. Inspect and Sign at Delivery
Compare the cart against your photos and note anything on the Bill of Lading before signing.
Golf cart shipping FAQ
Timing, prep, lifted carts, LSVs, gated communities, and non-runners.
Transit follows distance: short regional hops often run 1-3 days, while cross-country hauls of 2,500 miles or more typically take 7-10 days. Pickup usually happens within 1-3 days of booking in metro areas. Seasonal demand on snowbird corridors can stretch windows in October and April, so book early.
Clean the cart and photograph it from all sides. Fold or remove the windshield and canopy where possible, take off loose accessories, check tire pressure, and leave the cart in neutral with the key available. Tell the carrier whether the battery is lithium or lead-acid before pickup.
In most cases, yes. Lifted carts and stretched four- or six-passenger models take more trailer space, so provide exact dimensions at booking for an accurate quote. Very large custom builds may need extra deck space, which the oversized vehicle shipping page explains.
Compare the quote against the replacement price of a comparable cart at your destination. If you own a newer, customized, or lithium-equipped cart, shipping usually wins because equivalent replacements cost far more than transport. For an aging base-model cart, buying locally can be smarter.
Yes. Street-legal low-speed vehicles ship like standard golf carts in most cases. Mention at booking that yours is a plated LSV so the carrier knows what is loading. Plate rules vary by state after an interstate move, so check with your new local office.
Often the gates, turns, or low trees inside a community are too tight for a full-size hauler. Common practice is meeting at the clubhouse, the community entrance, or a nearby parking lot. Mention gate access at booking so pickup and delivery stay smooth.
Yes. Inoperable vehicles typically add $100-$200 because loading takes extra time and equipment, such as a winch. A cart that rolls and steers loads more easily than one with locked wheels, so describe the exact condition at booking and the quote will reflect it.
Open transport is the right call for most carts and keeps the price down. Enclosed makes sense for a heavily customized or show-quality cart you want shielded from weather and road debris, typically 40 to 60 percent more than open on the same route.
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Get Your Golf Cart Shipping Quote
Your exact golf cart shipping price is one step away: run your route through the instant quote calculator on this page.