Ship a Car to Another State

We will inform you of the charges involved after you ask for a car shipping quote. Compare our pricing and services to those of other companies. Our prices are very competitive, as you may see.

A full price is given at the time of quotation, and there are no hidden expenses. You are not required to obtain a quote if you ask us, and we can provide door-to-door car dealership transportation.

Set a convenient time and place for your trucker to pick up the vehicle. When the trucker arrives, you’ll inspect the vehicle and sign a Bill of Lading. The trucker will transport your car to its final destination. At any moment during transportation, you may receive an update on its location.

With our door-to-door auto shipping solution, your vehicle will reach its destination without any problems. We also include comprehensive insurance and a money-back guarantee in the offer.

When you move a car across state lines, you must provide precise vehicle specifications. The transportation company needs to know how much room is necessary. Longer, taller, and specialized vehicles may cost more.

Check with our shipping consultants to see if you qualify for any discounts.

The cost of car transportation services from state to state varies considerably depending on the season. Transporting a vehicle across state lines during the holidays might be costly.

The most popular and cheapest method to transport a vehicle is by van, which is open-air transportation. Enclosed auto transport gives better protection because the transport trailer is encircled on all sides. This raises the price, but it provides you complete peace of mind if your automobile is unusual, premium, custom, antique, or classic.

You’re more likely to receive a reasonable price if you can be flexible with the vehicle pick-up date. If you book in advance, you’ll definitely get the best deal on shipping your automobile across state lines.

Longer distances tend to cost more overall when you ship a car to another state, although there is generally a reduced cost per mile.

If your car is operating, you will receive a better shipping deal to move it from one state to another. If your vehicle doesn’t have these features, you’ll need a winch or other equipment to position it which adds to the cost.

This has to do with the routes that the carrier will take when transporting a car from one state to another. Increased congestion in populous areas might affect shipping expenses. Other elements include inclement weather, road work, and road conditions.

As long as the total weight does not exceed 100 pounds, personal belongings can be shipped inside a car in the trunk or back seats (under the window line). It is not recommended, however, as personal belongings are not covered by insurance.

Ideally, one-fourth of the fuel should be in the tank so that your car doesn’t weigh too much.

Although it is safer than an open-air carrier, it is also more expensive. You should consider an enclosed carrier if you are shipping a vintage, luxury, or rare car, or if your car has sentimental value.

AutoStar Transport Express offers a variety of discounts based on the season. We usually offer discounts to seniors, students, and military personnel. Seasonal discounts may also be offered during the winter when fewer cars are shipped.

There isn’t a lot of paperwork involved. Don’t forget to bring your driver’s license, insurance, registration, and car title. Having all of these documents on hand will prevent delays in transporting your vehicle, even if they aren’t necessary.

The following are some additional transport options you might want to explore when moving to another state:

• Hiring a professional driver to ship a car between states: You can ship your vehicle by hiring a driver. A benefit of having someone drive your car to another state is that you can usually ship your personal belongings within the car.
• Tow a vehicle to another state: Alternatively, you can tow your car behind a moving truck or a moving van. When you already have trouble maneuvering a large vehicle, adding a car trailer may not be the best solution.
• Taking a vehicle from one state to another by plane: It is possible to ship a car to another state by plane, but it will cost significantly more to ship than by ship.  Even though flying can deliver a car across the country same day, it may not be worth the expense.
• Taking a train to ship a car to another state: Train shipping is a viable option if it’s available. Since dealers often use this method to transport cars from one state to another, it is very difficult to just move one or two vehicles by train.

We’ll send you a link where you can track your vehicle once we confirm delivery for you, or you can always call us and we’ll let you know where it is.

Opting for open carrier vehicle transport service is the cheapest way to ship a car to another state. Terminal-to-terminal delivery and flexible scheduling are additional options that can further lower the cost. With terminal-to-terminal delivery, you drop off and pick up the car at a predetermined location, while flexible scheduling enables transport companies to maximize trailer capacity by picking up vehicles from nearby locations.

To ensure smooth transport, prepare your car before it hits the road. The auto transport company will be able to tell you specifically what you need to do before pickup, but you should prepare these steps either way:

• Verify that your fuel gauge is no more than one-quarter full.
• Remove all items from your car. Your car may have to be completely empty or the company may just have a weight limit that you must adhere to.
• Take everything out of your car, even those that are not weighty, such as important papers and standalone GPS devices in the glove box.
• Make sure that your car’s tires are inflated and in good condition.
• Check your car’s battery to ensure that it is fully charged.

It’s also a good idea to inspect your car closely for any existing damage and take pictures from all angles. In this way, if it is damaged on the road, you will have proof that the damage was not per-existing and can go through the appropriate insurance channels to get reimbursed.

Road trips seem like the best way to ship a car, but they aren’t always the most efficient. Some car owners may find it appealing to drive their vehicle during long-distance moves, but we’ll list a few downsides.

• It takes time to drive: Getting from one state to another can take a lot of time, and driving thousands of miles just makes it worse.
• Shipments keep your car safe: In contrast to a road trip, where your car is much more susceptible to accidents, mechanical breakdowns, and harsh weather conditions, shipments keep your car safe.
• The miles you drive add up: Taking a road trip from Florida to California adds about 2,700 miles to your car’s odometer. Miles add wear and tear to your vehicle.
• Costs add up on the road: The costs of gas, hotel rooms, and eating out might put a damper on your road trip. A neighboring state may be a good place to move yourself, but long-distance moves can benefit from car shipping.

Think about the time spent on the road, potential costs, and possible damage before making a final decision.