Car Shipping in Washington
Cars, pickups and SUVs moved to, from and within Washington on open or enclosed carriers, with door-to-door pickup in Seattle, Spokane and the rest of the state.
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At a glance
Shipping in Washington at a glance
The facts that decide how a load moves here. Regulatory figures link to the official page they come from.
- I-5
- I-90
- I-82
- I-405
- I-182
- I-205
- I-705
How freight moves in Washington
Freight in Washington runs on I-5, I-90, I-82, I-405, I-182 and I-205. Ocean and river cargo moves through Port of Seattle, Port of Tacoma, Port of Vancouver USA and Port of Everett. The state's economy leans on aerospace and aircraft manufacturing, technology, software and cloud computing, seaports and container trade with Asia and agriculture, including apples, wheat, potatoes and hops, and that is most of what moves on its roads.
Rules of the road
What shapes a move in Washington
- Seasonal conditions
From November 1 to April 1, vehicles over 10,000 lb must carry tire chains on listed Cascade routes, including I-90 between North Bend and Ellensburg, US-2 over Stevens Pass and US-12 over White Pass, and must chain up wherever 'chains required' signs are posted, with specific chain rules for automobile transporters.
WSDOT and the State Patrol can bar permitted oversize vehicles from chain and traction control areas, and signs such as 'traction advisory, oversized vehicles prohibited' mean those loads must not enter.
- If you are moving to the state
New residents have 30 days after moving to Washington to get a Washington driver license and register their vehicle, and the license must be obtained first. Source ↗
Rules change. The specialist on your move checks the current ones for your exact route before anything is booked.
Cities
Car Shipping by city in Washington
These are the busiest pickup points. Any address in Washington works, including the towns between them.
SeattleKing County
Seattle shares the Northwest Seaport Alliance with Tacoma, a leading container gateway in the United States, and I-5 and I-90 link its terminals to inland rail and trucking routes.
- I-5
- I-90
- I-405
- SR-99
SpokaneSpokane County
Spokane is the freight center of eastern Washington and the Inland Northwest, on I-90 near the Idaho line, with rail yards and routes to Montana, Canada and the Tri-Cities.
- I-90
- US-2
- US-395
- US-195
TacomaPierce County
Tacoma is home to the Port of Tacoma and its container terminals, part of the Northwest Seaport Alliance with Seattle, with I-5 and SR-167 carrying freight toward the Kent Valley and I-90.
- I-5
- I-705
- SR-16
- SR-167
VancouverClark County
Vancouver sits across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon, on I-5 and I-205, and the Port of Vancouver USA moves wheat, mineral and liquid bulks, vehicles and project cargo.
- I-5
- I-205
- SR-14
- SR-500
EverettSnohomish County
Everett, on I-5 north of Seattle, is home to the Port of Everett, a major aircraft assembly plant and Naval Station Everett, with US-2 leading east over Stevens Pass.
- I-5
- US-2
- SR-526
- SR-9
KentKing County
Kent is the center of the Kent Valley, a large warehouse and distribution district between Seattle and Tacoma with SR-167, SR-18 and I-5 access.
- SR-167
- SR-18
- SR-516
- I-5
PascoFranklin County
Pasco, in the Tri-Cities near the Columbia and Snake Rivers, is a rail and trucking stop for Columbia Basin potatoes, onions and grain, where US-395 and US-12 meet I-182.
- I-182
- US-395
- US-12
- I-82
YakimaYakima County
Yakima, on I-82 in the Yakima Valley, is a center for apple, hop and tree fruit shipping, with freight routes west over Snoqualmie Pass via I-90 or White Pass via US-12.
- I-82
- US-97
- US-12
- SR-24
Car Shipping
How cars move
Open carrier
The standard for most cars, pickups and SUVs, and the lower price.
Enclosed carrier
For classics, exotics and fresh paint, out of the weather and the road debris.
Non-running vehicles
A winch or a forklift at each end, arranged before pickup.
Several vehicles
Dealer, fleet and auction moves on one load when the route allows it.
Questions about shipping in Washington
How do you ship a car in Washington?
Tell us the pickup and delivery addresses, the vehicle and whether it runs. A vetted carrier with the right trailer picks it up at the door, the driver documents its condition, and you get a confirmed pickup window before anything moves.
Do you ship cars to every city in Washington?
Yes. Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma and Vancouver are the busiest pickup points, and any address in the state works.
How long do I have to register a car after moving to Washington?
New residents have 30 days after moving to Washington to get a Washington driver license and register their vehicle, and the license must be obtained first. Confirm the details for your case with the state's motor vehicle office.
Open or enclosed carrier?
Open carriers move most cars and cost less. Enclosed trailers protect classics, exotics and fresh paint from the weather and from road debris.
How fast do you reply to a quote request?
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Every carrier is vetted for operating authority and insurance, and we check the certificate before every dispatch, not once a year. USDOT 3411782 · MC 1100274