Car Shipping To and From North Carolina
North Carolina connects the Southeast to the Northeast and the rest of the country, from the Charlotte and Raleigh areas to the coast and the mountains. Customers ship vehicles to and from the state for job and military relocations, college moves, online purchases and seasonal travel. AutoStar Transport Express is a licensed auto transport broker (FMCSA MC #600908). We arrange a vetted carrier for your vehicle and stay with you from the quote to delivery.
Where are you shipping your vehicle?
Start with a ZIP code — we'll fill in the city and state.
Tip: a ZIP code (e.g. 33101) gives the most accurate quote — we'll fill in the city and state.
ZIP or city (e.g. 10001 — New York, NY).
Popular routes
- California to North Carolina: see the route page.
- Other routes: tell us the cities and we arrange the route in either direction.
How much does it cost to ship a car to or from North Carolina?
The price depends on the exact cities (Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Wilmington or Asheville are very different starting points), the distance to the other end, the size and weight of the vehicle, open or enclosed transport, the season and your dates. Direction matters too. For example, between California and North Carolina there are usually more vehicles available for the carrier to load going from California to North Carolina. In the other direction, the carrier may leave with several open spots on the trailer and fill them along the route in other cities.
Access and timing
Coastal areas can be affected by hurricane season and storms, and mountain areas by winter weather. Either can move pickup and delivery windows. If either address is in a dense city, a gated community, a base with controlled access or a street with limits for large trucks, tell us early.
Transport Options
Open or enclosed
Open transport is the most common way to ship a car on this route and usually costs less. Enclosed transport is a better fit for classic cars, luxury vehicles, exotics, restored vehicles and high-value purchases.
Process
How it works
- 1
Request a quote
Tell us the vehicle, the route and your dates.
- 2
Choose your options
Open or enclosed, and door-to-door or a nearby meeting point.
- 3
We match a carrier
We work with vetted carriers that run this corridor.
- 4
Pickup
The driver inspects the vehicle and you both sign the condition report.
- 5
Transport
We keep you updated on the schedule. Dates are estimates and can change with weather and road conditions.
- 6
Delivery
You inspect the vehicle against the condition report before signing.
Before pickup
Remove personal items and loose parts, keep about a quarter tank of fuel, note existing damage, and leave the keys and a working phone number with the person who will meet the driver.
North Carolina Car Shipping FAQs
The cost depends on factors such as the pickup and delivery locations, vehicle size and condition, transport type, season, and timing. Request a free quote or call us for an exact price based on your route.
Yes. AutoStar arranges vehicle shipping to and from locations throughout North Carolina. If a large carrier cannot safely or legally access a specific address, we will arrange a nearby meeting location for pickup or delivery.
Yes. AutoStar can arrange vehicle delivery to many military bases across the United States. However, access rules vary by installation. If the assigned carrier is unable to enter the base due to security requirements, delivery can usually be arranged at a nearby location that is convenient for you. Be sure to let us know your military base destination when requesting a quote so we can plan accordingly.
No. Cargo insurance coverage is carried by the independent carrier assigned to your shipment, not AutoStar. We carefully screen and select carriers to help ensure your vehicle is transported by a qualified and properly insured provider.