Stop in for a cup of coffee

The thing is this. The block I’ve already ordered is being packed in a container somewhere in the Chicago area. The guy says I can probably get an engine and a trans in that shipment but there could be issues.
The other option for me is to use a shipping agent in LA. either way, the stuff needs to be packed and shipped away from Tike’s place.
Why LA no one on the east coast of USA? That's another 3000 miles to travel.