Price ranges by vehicle class for the main lanes into Washington. The carrier sets the price.
Key facts
Who sets the price
The carrier
How distance is measured
Approximate road distance: the straight line plus 20%
As of 2026-11-10. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 state population centers; approximate road distance is straight-line distance increased by 20%
Routes into Seattle, WA, using the largest city in each origin state. Distances are approximate.
Route
Vehicle
Open transport
Enclosed transport
California
Sedan or compact car
$678–$1,034
$1,017–$1,551
California
SUV or crossover
$718–$1,094
$1,077–$1,641
California
Pickup or large SUV
$814–$1,240
$1,221–$1,860
California
Van or minivan
$725–$1,105
$1,088–$1,658
California
Heavy-duty or oversized vehicle
$758–$1,156
$1,138–$1,733
California
Motorcycle
$642–$979
$964–$1,468
Oregon
Sedan or compact car
$376–$573
$564–$859
Oregon
SUV or crossover
$398–$606
$597–$909
Oregon
Pickup or large SUV
$451–$687
$676–$1,031
Oregon
Van or minivan
$402–$612
$603–$919
Oregon
Heavy-duty or oversized vehicle
$420–$640
$630–$960
Oregon
Motorcycle
$356–$542
$534–$814
Texas
Sedan or compact car
$926–$1,410
$1,388–$2,116
Texas
SUV or crossover
$980–$1,493
$1,469–$2,239
Texas
Pickup or large SUV
$1,110–$1,692
$1,666–$2,538
Texas
Van or minivan
$990–$1,508
$1,485–$2,263
Texas
Heavy-duty or oversized vehicle
$1,035–$1,577
$1,552–$2,365
Texas
Motorcycle
$876–$1,336
$1,315–$2,003
Colorado
Sedan or compact car
$698–$1,064
$1,047–$1,596
Colorado
SUV or crossover
$739–$1,126
$1,108–$1,689
Colorado
Pickup or large SUV
$838–$1,277
$1,257–$1,915
Colorado
Van or minivan
$747–$1,138
$1,120–$1,707
Colorado
Heavy-duty or oversized vehicle
$781–$1,190
$1,171–$1,784
Colorado
Motorcycle
$661–$1,008
$992–$1,512
Arizona
Sedan or compact car
$638–$972
$957–$1,459
Arizona
SUV or crossover
$675–$1,029
$1,013–$1,544
Arizona
Pickup or large SUV
$766–$1,167
$1,148–$1,750
Arizona
Van or minivan
$682–$1,040
$1,024–$1,560
Arizona
Heavy-duty or oversized vehicle
$713–$1,087
$1,070–$1,631
Arizona
Motorcycle
$604–$921
$906–$1,381
Within the state, from Spokane
Sedan or compact car
$376–$573
$564–$859
Within the state, from Spokane
SUV or crossover
$398–$606
$597–$909
Within the state, from Spokane
Pickup or large SUV
$451–$687
$676–$1,031
Within the state, from Spokane
Van or minivan
$402–$612
$603–$919
Within the state, from Spokane
Heavy-duty or oversized vehicle
$420–$640
$630–$960
Within the state, from Spokane
Motorcycle
$356–$542
$534–$814
As of 2026-11-09. RideShipper estimate, updated 2026-11-09, based on 3,588 prices that customers reported paying in MoveAdvisor reviews, adjusted for U.S. diesel at $6.13 a gallon for that week (U.S. Energy Information Administration). In testing, the typical difference between an estimate and a reported price was about 20% of the estimate. This is an estimate, not a quote: the carrier sets the price. No pickup date was supplied, so this estimate uses November 2026. There is no seasonal direction adjustment for this route and month.
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.
