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Car shipping in Washington
Price ranges for shipping a car to and from Washington, the largest cities, and the busiest lanes. The carrier sets the price.
Key facts
- Population
- 8,001,020
- How vehicles move
- By truck
As of 1 July 2025. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, 1 July 2025.
| Lived there one year earlier | People | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|
| California | 43,938 | 5,464 |
| Oregon | 32,341 | 4,186 |
| Texas | 16,202 | 3,734 |
| Route | Open transport | Enclosed transport |
|---|---|---|
| California | $678–$1,034 | $1,017–$1,551 |
| Oregon | $376–$573 | $564–$859 |
| Idaho | $456–$695 | $684–$1,042 |
| Arizona | $810–$1,234 | $1,215–$1,851 |
| Texas | $926–$1,410 | $1,388–$2,116 |
| Florida | $1,168–$1,780 | $1,752–$2,669 |
| New York | $1,035–$1,577 | $1,553–$2,366 |
| Colorado | $698–$1,064 | $1,047–$1,596 |
| Utah | $586–$893 | $879–$1,339 |
| Nevada | $646–$985 | $969–$1,477 |
| Route | Open transport | Enclosed transport |
|---|---|---|
| California | $678–$1,034 | $1,017–$1,551 |
| Oregon | $376–$573 | $564–$859 |
| Texas | $926–$1,410 | $1,388–$2,116 |
| Colorado | $698–$1,064 | $1,047–$1,596 |
| Arizona | $638–$972 | $957–$1,459 |
| Florida | $920–$1,402 | $1,380–$2,104 |
| Idaho | $456–$695 | $684–$1,042 |
| New York | $1,035–$1,577 | $1,553–$2,366 |
| Montana | $572–$872 | $859–$1,308 |
| Illinois | $890–$1,356 | $1,334–$2,033 |
Registering an out-of-state car. Check the state agency sources there for current requirements and fees.
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Routes
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Checked facts
Passes and the chain rule
WSDOT's winter guide says that when "tire chains required" is posted, all vehicles need chains except four-wheel and all-wheel drive, and those still must carry chains. In extreme weather the sign can require chains on every vehicle, including all-wheel drive. Studded tires do not meet a chain requirement. The commercial page says that from November 1 to April 1, vehicles over 10,000 pounds must carry chains on listed routes even when no advisory is posted. Those routes include I-90 between North Bend and Ellensburg, which is Snoqualmie Pass, plus other segments on that list. RCW 47.36.250 makes a failure to obey a posted requirement a traffic infraction. Check the pass the morning of travel.
Ferries, bases, and the border
Washington State Ferries says a vehicle over 80,000 pounds, wider than 8 feet 6 inches, taller than 13 feet 4 inches, or with less than 14 inches of ground clearance needs an oversized request two business days ahead. Common practice is to meet on the mainland and let the owner drive the car aboard if the ferry takes it. Joint Base Lewis-McChord at Tacoma, Naval Base Kitsap, Naval Station Everett, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, and Fairchild at Spokane are the in-state installations. Confirm the gate. Military OneSource says a contiguous-states move is largely the member's expense, with exceptions. Peace Arch and Pacific Highway at Blaine are the large Canada crossings. A quote does not clear the car.
When do you register?
The Department of Licensing says you have 30 days after moving to get a Washington driver license and to register the vehicle. The license comes first. Emissions inspection is not the current statewide step. The registration page cites the repeal of the emission-inspection rules. Read the Washington registration page for the use-tax credit and the 90-day ownership exception.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, NST-EST2025-ALLDATA, July 1 2025 resident population
- U.S. Census Bureau, state-to-state migration flows
- WSDOT, chain requirements for vehicles over 10,000 pounds
- WSDOT winter driving guide
- Washington State Ferries, commercial and oversized vehicles
- Military OneSource, PCS entitlements for a privately owned vehicle
Questions
Is the price on this page a guaranteed quote?
No. A range on this page is RideShipper's estimate. The carrier sets the price.
Sources
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