Boca Raton is just over the county line in Palm Beach County, a short run up I-95 or Florida’s Turnpike from our Fort Lauderdale yard. It’s one of the busiest places we work, and much of it is behind a gate. Country-club communities, oceanfront condos and seasonal homes make up a lot of Boca, and each one has its own rules for trucks. This page covers how car shipping works here so pickup day goes smoothly.
Who ships cars in and out of Boca
- Seasonal residents. Many Boca households split the year with the Northeast or Midwest. The car comes down in fall and goes home in spring, often as a round trip. Our snowbird auto transport page covers the timing.
- Relocations. These are families moving into the neighborhoods west of I-95, and retirees moving into 55+ communities.
- FAU students. Florida Atlantic University’s main campus is at 777 Glades Road. Students ship cars in for the fall term and home in May. See our college car shipping guide.
- Collectors. Boca has plenty of garaged classics and exotics, and most of those move enclosed.
Pickup in gated communities
Most of west Boca is gated. That includes the large country-club communities off Glades Road, Yamato Road, Clint Moore Road and Jog Road, and many smaller enclaves. Here’s what we’ve learned about getting a carrier in and out:
- Get the truck on the guard’s list. Give the gate your name, the pickup date and a window. Tell them a “car transport truck” is coming so they don’t turn away a large vehicle. Some gates need a call from the resident on the day.
- Ask about commercial vehicle rules. Some HOAs don’t allow tractor-trailers on interior roads at all. Others allow them but not on weekends. We ask you to check before we book.
- Plan the meeting spot early. If the truck can’t come in, the usual plan is a large parking lot near the community’s main gate. The plazas along Glades Road and Military Trail work well. You or a neighbor drive the car out, and the driver does the inspection and loading there.
Our condo and HOA pickup guide has a full checklist.
Oceanfront condos on A1A
The condos along A1A (Ocean Boulevard) and the Intracoastal buildings off Palmetto Park Road come with their own challenges. Garage entrances are low, the driveways are short, and A1A has no room for a carrier to stop. The car is almost always brought out to the driver. Usually the truck waits in a nearby lot off Palmetto Park Road or Camino Real, and you or the valet drive the car over. Ask your building manager whether a valet can move the car for you, and whether they need a written authorization.
Roads and timing
Carriers reach Boca from I-95 (Glades Road, Palmetto Park Road, Yamato Road exits) and Florida’s Turnpike (Glades Road exit). Traffic on I-95 through Boca builds heavily in the morning and evening rush, so many drivers aim for midday pickups. In season (roughly November through April), downtown streets around Mizner Park and east Palmetto Park get crowded, and a meeting point west of the tracks is often quicker.
Popular lanes from Boca
Boca runs on the same I-95 and I-75 lanes as Fort Lauderdale. The route pages below are built for Fort Lauderdale, and Boca moves usually price very close to them. Each price is a ballpark starting estimate for an open carrier. It changes with fuel, season and events, and you get a firm price once a carrier commits to your dates.
| Lane | Starting estimate (open) | Route page |
|---|---|---|
| New York to Fort Lauderdale area | from $965 | New York to Fort Lauderdale |
| Boston to Fort Lauderdale area | from $1,055 | Boston to Fort Lauderdale |
| Philadelphia to Fort Lauderdale area | from $965 | Philadelphia to Fort Lauderdale |
| Chicago to Fort Lauderdale area | from $1,020 | Chicago to Fort Lauderdale |
For other lanes, see our routes page or just send us the two addresses.
Open or enclosed in Boca?
Open transport is fine for most daily drivers, and it’s the most affordable way to ship. Boca has a lot of cars that aren’t daily drivers, though. Low-clearance sports cars, collector cars and new luxury cars often go enclosed. Enclosed trailers keep out road grime and summer storms, and many have liftgates that keep a low nose off steep ramps. There are fewer enclosed trucks, so give us more lead time, especially in October and November. See enclosed car shipping in Fort Lauderdale.
Boca Raton car shipping questions
Can the carrier come inside my gated community?
Sometimes. It depends on the HOA’s rules for large trucks and on the interior roads. We’ll ask you to check with the gate or management office, and if trucks aren’t allowed, we set a meeting point nearby before pickup day.
How far ahead should I book for a fall move into Boca?
Southbound lanes tighten from October through December. Booking two to four weeks ahead gives you the best choice of carriers. Flexible dates usually get a better price.
My car is in a condo garage. What do I do?
The carrier won’t go into the garage. You, a friend or the building valet drive the car out to the truck at the curb or a nearby lot. Check your building’s rules on who can move a resident’s car.
Do you ship to FAU?
Yes. Campus roads and residence-hall lots usually can’t take a full carrier, so we arrange a nearby meeting point. Our college car shipping guide has the details.
CTA: Send us your Boca address (or community name), where the car is going and your dates. We’ll come back with a ballpark starting estimate and a pickup plan that works with your gate.
Ready to get a quote?
Tell us where the car is, where it’s going and roughly when. We’ll give you a ballpark starting estimate, match you with a licensed carrier that runs the lane, and handle the booking from there.
Call (754) 946-4922 (Mon–Fri 8am–7pm, Sat 9am–3pm) or email hello@autoshippingnearme.com. Our yard is at 1117 NW 55th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.