Effortlessly shipping cars, motorcycles, trucks or any vehicle to/from any location in Virginia
Virginia Vehicle Shipping & Heavy Haul Transport Experts
Ship a Car, Inc. provides high-quality freight transportation services to individuals moving their vehicles (including ATVs, boats, campers, cars, golf carts, motorcycles, RVs, SUVs, UTVs, etc.), businesses moving their general freight and/or heavy equipment, as well as volume relocation services for car dealerships and businesses.
The largest network of freight carriers is directly accessible to SAC, a seasoned full-service freight transport broker. All it takes is a single phone call. When you choose Ship A Car, we provide constant communication when you need it, a smooth shipping process, peace of mind while transporting, and safe and timely delivery of your vehicle and/or freight.
For direct vehicle and freight transport service to or from any residence or place of business in the state of Virginia, get in touch with a Ship A Car representative right away at (866) 821-4555 to receive more information and your free no obligation quote.
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We provide direct service to and from any location in Virginia - above is a list of the most popular car shipping locations that we service.
Everything You Need to Know About the State of Virginia (VA)
Virginia, which was a part of the initial colonies, was one of the first parts of the United States to be permanently inhabited by the English. The English then went ahead to create Jamestown on the shores of the James River in 1607. Virginia is the home state of reputable personalities such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and some other founding fathers. The state played a crucial role in the American Revolution, which lasted between 1775 and 1783.
In addition, during the Civil War, which occurred between 1861 and 1865, the city of Richmond, Virginia, became the capital of the Confederacy, and more than half of the war’s battles were fought in the state. Today, many government organizations have their headquarters in Virginia. This is most true about Arlington, which is located across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Asides the eight presidents from there, other famous Virginians include singer Ella Fitzgerald, tennis star Arthur Ashe, actress Shirley MacLaine and authors Willa Cather and Tom Wolfe.
Patrick Henry gave his famous “Give me liberty or give me death!” speech before the second Virginia Convention at St. John’s Church in Richmond on March 23, 1775. The church was formerly called Henrico Parish.
On October 19, 1781, after three continuous weeks of bombardment, British General Lord Charles Cornwallis surrendered to General George Washington in the Battle of Yorktown in Virginia, basically bringing an end to the American Revolution.
Virginia’s borders have been stretched and constricted several times since its commencement as the first of the 13 original colonies. In 1792, nine counties known as the Kentucky District of Virginia joined the union as the state of Kentucky, and in 1863, western counties of Virginia were approved to enter the union as the state of West Virginia.
The Arlington National Cemetery, one of America’s most prominent military cemeteries, was originally built in the early 19th century as a mansion by George Washington’s adopted grandson, George Washington Parke Custis. Robert E. Lee, who married Custis’ daughter, Mary Anna, lived in Arlington House at various periods until 1861, when Virginia seceded from the Union and the couple vacated the estate. On June 15, 1864, the property was inaugurated as a military cemetery.
Virginia has the record of being the birthplace of more U.S. presidents than any other state. Some of these presidents are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, and Woodrow Wilson.
The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg is the country’s second-oldest institution of higher education. It became an institution of higher education after Harvard; King William III and Queen Mary II of England signed an approval for its creation on February 8, 1693. At the behest of Thomas Jefferson, the first law school in America was instituted there in 1779.
Car Shipping in Virginia
The need to ship your car to or from Virginia may vary from schooling, vacation or outright relocation. The reason for shipping does not really matter, what is more important is that you have a positive and pleasurable experience while shipping. With the required knowledge, you are more likely to have your desired positive experience.
Choosing the Best Car Shipping Company in Virginia
The following are considerations to make when choosing a car shipping company:
Experience
It is vital that the company you are choosing to ship your car has the required experience. This is because having relevant experience typically makes any process easier, and this includes car shipping.Significant experience also prevents the company from falling into pitfalls an inexperienced company will not recognize.
Licenses
There are specific licenses and registration that are needed to operate a car shipping company in Virginia. It is important that your preferred company has these required licenses. Lack of these licenses leaves you and your vehicle exposed to multiple risks.
Reputation
When selecting a company, you should conduct a research about the company, ascertaining they do not have a negative history. On the contrary, they should have a reputation of trust and credibility. You can read testimonials and reviews of people who have worked with the company in the past.
Preparing Your Car for Shipping
Clean
Before having your car sipped, it is advised that you clean both the interior and exteriors of your car. In addition, you can also take pictures of the car to serve as a reference and comparison of the state of your car before and after it was shipped.
Declutter
Unnecessary items in the car should be removed from the vehicle. Not only does this make the car tidier, it reduces the overall weight of the car as well. This is important because the weight of your vehicle influences the cost of shipping the vehicle.
Empty Gas Tank
This is another strategy to help reduce the weight of the car. You only need enough gas in your car to move it to and from the pick-up and delivery points.
Gather all Required Documents
It is best you crosscheck that you have all the documents that will be required of you by the car shipping company. This should be done ahead of time to prevent delays when you are ready toship.
Factors Affecting Car Shipping Costs
Functionality
Fully operational cars that do not require external assistance to be moved cost less to be shipped in comparison to vehicles that need assistance.
Vehicle Specifications
You are likely to spend more shipping your car if it is large or heavy or both. Large cars take up more space in a carriage, hence, the increase in cost. Also heavy cars reduce the overall weight the carriage is permitted to carry, leading to an increase in its shipping costs.
Seasonality
Car shipping companies are usually in high demand during the summer, which is considered a peak season. As a result, car shipping costs are usually higher during this time.
Distance and Location
You are likely to spend less shipping your car if the distance to be covered while shipping your vehicle is a short one. However, longer distances typically cost more. Also, more accessible areas cost less than areas not frequently plied by the shipping company.
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Virginia has Amtrak passenger rail service along several corridors, and Virginia Railway Express (VRE) maintains two commuter lines into Washington, D.C. from Fredericksburg and Manassas. VRE is one of the fastest-growing commuter rail services in the United State, managing nearly 20,000 passengers daily. Arlington was responsible for 40% of Virginia’s public transport trips as of 2013. Most of this comes from the Washington Metro transit system, which also services Alexandria and communities in Fairfax County along I-66. The system is currently extending west into additional areas of Loudoun County. Major freight railroads in Virginia include Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation. Commuter buses include the Fairfax Connector, FRED buses in Fredericksburg, and OmniRide in Prince William County. The Virginia Department of Transportation runs numerous free ferries throughout Virginia; the most notable one is the Jamestown-Scotland ferry, which crosses the James River in Surry County.
According to the 1932 Byrd Road Act, the state government controls most of Virginia’s roads, instead of a local county authority as is typically found in other states. As of 2018, the Virginia Department of Transportation was recorded to own and operate 57,867 miles (93,128 km) of the total 70,105 miles (112,823 km) of roads in Virginia. This made it the third-largest state highway system in the United States. Although the Washington Metropolitan Area, which includes Northern Virginia, has the second-highest degree of traffic congestion in the country, Virginia as a whole has the 21st-lowest rate of congestion, with an average commute time of 26.9 minutes. Virginia reached peak car usage before the year 2000, making it one of the first such states.
The Port of Virginia hopes to provide faster transit times to cargo owners by routing more containers into a recently renovated intermodal yard.
The port will reshuffle which terminals each vessel calls on based on the coalitions between ocean carriers and either CSX Transportation or Norfolk Southern Railway. This should result in fewer time-consuming wagons between terminals.
It could also drive the Port of Virginia toward its goal of moving 40% of containers inland via rail. This number has varied between 34% and 37% in recent years.
The port consists of three container terminals — Virginia International Gateway (VIG), Norfolk Intermodal Terminals (NIT), and Portsmouth Marine Terminal (PMT). The NIT provides on-dock rail services only to Norfolk Southern, while PMT provides limited CSX on-dock rail and none to NS. VIG, however, recently expanded to build 10,000-foot trains that serve both CSX and NS. According to the Virginia Port Authority, thirteen weekly services discharge in NIT, 10 in VIG, and 4 in PMT.
Some vessel strings were moved out of Virginia International Gateway during construction, which began in 2017. This resulted in containers trucked between terminals to be loaded onto a train, a time-consuming dray. With the VIG project complete, the port will now reorder the strings to increase terminal flow.
Tom Capozzi, VPA’s chief sales officer stated that “One of the advantages of shifting these vessels to more modern terminals is to eliminate all the unnecessary drayage and do it more seamlessly on the dock.” He also stated that the most important consideration is honoring the alliances between ocean carriers and railroads. Carriers aligned with CSX, for example, should be going into VIG rather than NIT.
Virginia has five major airports: Washington Dulles International and Reagan Washington National in Northern Virginia. The both manage more than twenty million passengers yearly. Richmond International; and Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport and Norfolk International serving the Hampton Roads area.
It has several other airports that offer restricted commercial passenger services, and sixty-six public airports that serve the state’s aviation needs. The Virginia Port Authority’s main seaports are those situated in Hampton Roads. They carried 69,416,600 short tons (62,973,700 t) of total cargo in 2018, the fifth highest of United States ports. The Eastern Shore of Virginia is the site of Wallops Flight Facility, a rocket-testing center owned by NASA, and the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport, a commercial spaceport. Space tourism is also offered through Vienna-based Space Adventures.
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5.0
The most recent service we had done by Ship A Car INC. was to transport a car from California to Denver, Colorado. The task turned out fantastic, as usual. I really like that it is so easy to make arrangements with them and all of the staff seems so professional. I would definitely recommend them to anyone, as I have used their services for years and will continue doing so.
Bob M. Denver, CO
5.0
Company has follow thru. Even when things go wonkie they are there to fix the situation quickly and resolve any issues. Janet was great!!!
Karen A.
5.0
I worked with Paul Sinclair.
He provided exceptional customer service and valuable knowledge for shipping my Toyota Corolla. The transporter who picked up my vehicle was courteous throughout the process as well. I would recommend asking for Paul S. as he was spot on with the communication , quote and customer expectations.
Thank you,
Glenn W.
Glen Sinclair
5.0
Everything was pleasant with Ship A Car. They were easy to communicate with and the driver was easy to work with. The car was transported from Grand Junction to Tulsa and the final cost was lower than the initial quote I was given. It was a good experience and I'd do it again if I need to.
Todd of Sapulpa, OK
5.0
Got the bike Friday, everything great, just wanted to say thank you and I'll call you with any new business in the future, can't thank you enough Fernanda.
Mark L. Enfield, CT
5.0
Never had a better company to transport as I phoned and 2 days later had my car in Branson. May I say that it's like a cut throat racket, as I had many weird, strange, quotes and calls. I was about to give up when my moving company told me of Bob Moran and that is was a 5 star company, and wow they weren't kidding as my car is in Branson waiting for us.
Reverend Trey Noran
5.0
I am very pleased with my experience with Ship A Car. My broker is Howard, and he is courteous and professional with his all encounters with me. I was shopping a car from Mississippi to California. Their price point is higher than other companies, but it is worth paying a little more for the peace of mind that the job is going to get done. I shipped cars before with other companies who didn't deliver service as promised and it left me in a bind. So, it was very refreshing to have someone call me as promised, several days before to finalize plans, and the day before the car's pick up to confirm the time of pick up. My car was picked up the day before planned and the delivered a day early. I am so happy with this stellar service that I am using this company again to transport a different car. The service you receive is second to none. I had questions as my timeline was tight, and Howard answered my questions every step of the way; he returned my calls promptly and I was never left in the dark. Highly recommend!! You get what you pay for.
Sandy Lieu
5.0
I would use Ship a Car again in a heartbeat everyone was very professional and courteous.. They kept me up to date on every part of the shipment.. The truck and the people who delivered the car were great.
Sid R.
5.0
I recently shipped a car from Las Vegas, Nevada to Lilburn, Georgia. While there were some communication problems on the pickup date, the process was otherwise smooth, and the car was delivered quickly and in good condition. I was well served by Chris Wukich throughout the transaction, and he was very helpful when I needed him most on the pickup date. Please thank him for his excellent service.
Scott W. St. George, UT
5.0
Danny was very helpful and patient with my move. The drivers were great as well, communicated with me from pickup to drop off. I would recommend them to anyone.
Denise Mckissic
5.0
This was my first time using a car transport company. At first I was apprehensive and that quickly dissipated after speaking with Meredith. My car was picked up one day and delivered the very next day! As promised! I will definitely use Ship A Car Inc again!
Wayne Watanabe
5.0
I called "Ship a Car Inc" after I was ******* by another car shipping Company-I needed to get my 2020 GMC Sierra shipped to my home the next Day,Steve made it happen and I thank him-There are some shady Transporters out there! Go with "Ship a Car Inc" You won't be disappointed.
Steve C
5.0
I would recommend ship a car inc if you are looking for one. Quinten was the person who walked me through and he was very professional. The process was way easier than I expected. My car arrived within 2 days. The drivers are also very nice. Thanks all.
Hanh T. Mobile, AL
5.0
I worked with Jon Rodriguez. He was very professional and super nice. He helped me out with a lot of my concerns and questions and got me a good price and was checking in with me often. I had my car shipped all the way from the east coast to the west coast. Car was picked up as expected and delivered in a very timely manner as described. I would definitely use this service again.
Heatha H.
5.0
Great company to work with.
Jason Fung
5.0
Bob is great to work with!
SR Douglas
5.0
We recently had our car shpped crtoss country by shipacar.com. We were completely satisfied with the manner in chich Danny took care of us. We had a minor change of departure dates, but Danny hel0ped us nad wuicly reinstated our reservation. Our car arrived ahead of time, and was inperfect condition. Thank you, Danny, for the great customer assistance and for the follow-up. We would do it again, in a heartbeat.
Dee S. Park City, UT
5.0
Excellent service. Cody and team was prompt to my needs and lessened a stressful transportation process. Recommend him or his team anytime. Will definitely utilize them again in the future.
Josh S
4.0
Worked with Larry from Ship a Car a few months ago to ship a vehicle I purchased on the east coast back home to San Diego. Larry was detail-oriented, provided a driver with a fair rate, and picked up the car within the allotted time frame.
The car was delivered earlier than expected which was the joy hiccup; as the vehicle was transferred from a tractor-trailer car hauler to a flatbed trailer from LA to San Diego. In doing so the delivery driver was given an incorrect phone number for contacting me. Fortunately, I was home at 10:30 pm to accept delivery.
The other issue with this unexpected delivery is I didn't have the cash on hand to satisfy the balance due to the driver. However, a call to his supervisor and the payment was made via credit card. Would definitely recommend this coming and would use it again as they're properly insured as well.
C D.
5.0
Great Service, prompt, courteous and professional drivers. Bob Moran is the best! I have referred four friends to Ship A Car - we will be using them again this winter.
Car Shipped To And From FL From NY
5.0
Ship A Car, Inc. was fantastic. Steve was a great guy. Stayed on top of it, called me, and on the ball. Ship A Car delivered the car on a Sunday, which is unheard of. It was a dead-end run, because it was in Brigantine, New Jersey. And Steve told me that technically, these guys look for a return trip because they don't want to just do a dead-end run, and this guy just happens to know the area. He was from around the area earlier in his life. And he said, “I just look at it as a place I can go to visit the beach," when he dropped mine off. But the guy was super nice. The club car came out perfect. It was exactly what I ordered. It was exactly what I saw on pictures of. The guy showed me how to use it, which was nice. Everything was awesome. They made my life so much better.
Joe of Brigantine, NJ
5.0
These guys are true professionals!! From Len who made the arrangements to the driver picking up my babies, everyone was considerate of the cars they haul and the people who hire them. If you want the best. THESE are your guys! They have hauled 4 cars for me so far and I will use them anytime I need it done again.
Bob R.
5.0
shipacarinc.com is a very good company i am not a review writer type a guy but for this company i had to write one for them shipped car from TX, to MA They sent a professional driver to pick up my car got their safely, their price is fair while other guys offer you a low price i would not go with them. I will be using this company again in the future worked with guy named Willie who was more than professional.
Liban A.
5.0
Got my bike undamaged and on time. cheaper than other services and it was enclosed. thank you.
Cool A. Fall River, MA
5.0
Excellent Service!! After speaking to three transport companies that didn't impress me, I called Ship A Car, Inc...Wow.Danny, the agent, made me feel at ease as he spoke with confidence and assured me I will not have to worry and I did not worry at all. Danny founded a driver in one hour!! Issachar Simmons (truck driver ) was efficient and professional! He transported my son's truck to Ft Hood Texas without any problems or delays and did not hesitate to pick up the truck from my house. Wow! I highly recommend Ship A Car Inc.Money Well Spent!
Gena G.
5.0
Everything went very smoothly from my quote right on through the delivery of the vehicle. The price was reasonable and the pickup and delivery times happened within the window of time I was told they would occur within. Communication from pick up to delivery was perfect and I will use Ship A Car, Inc in the future for my shipping needs!
Jared Smith
5.0
Excellent service. Delivery could not have been smoother. Great communications.
Tom K.
5.0
Ship A Car INC did ship our car from California to Texas. They are an outstanding company, and my wife and I would use them again if we needed this type of service in the future. If I could, I would rate them five stars plus!
Philip S. Angleton, TX
5.0
Very professional from start to finish. The booking agent (Len) was always available and reached out to me at every step of the process. The driver assigned to me (Jerry) was also an excellent communicator, took great care with my car and delivered it exactly as promised. I would definitely use this company again!
Philly To Florida
5.0
I've shipped my vehicles across the country 4 times. I was in a bind when the company I normally ship with didn't show up on the agreed pick up date. I called ship a car inc and spoke with Bob asking for the impossible with two days notice. Bob found a way to get it done for me and was in touch from start to finish. Great company and even better customer service.
Spencer McCauley
5.0
I shipped a car from Chicago to Port Charlotte Florida. This month. Worked with Steve G. At ship a car. The process was relatively seamless and very efficient. Will use them again for sure
Ken N
5.0
The driver showed up and dropped off the car exactly when he said he would. It was an extremely smooth experience. I would recommend Ship A Car to anybody. They honored the price and there was no damage to the vehicle at all.
Brett of Austin, TX
5.0
I shipped a brand new $15,000 Yamaha Viking UTV from Montana to Oregon. Even though the driver did not have the title, it would have been easy to sell this this for $5000 to a ranch along the way and I would never see it. I did a lot of research on Ship A Car, Inc. before deciding to use them, and my UTV arrived safely and my wife is HAPPY! Not only did they give me the best price, but they shipped it in an enclosed trailer. I would definitely use them again.
Great Company
5.0
Needed to move a John Deere Gator from central NJ to upper VT. It has a low clearance due to an attached snowplow. Ship a Car was awesome. VERY responsive every step of the way. They even found a quality carrier $200 less than the initial quote! Carrier was professional and had the right vehicle. Arrived exactly on time. Gator arrived safely. Happily paid the reasonable cost and dramatically reduced my anxiety. Great job.
robert riccio
5.0
Really great service. Friendly and professional. Cody was a great help. I need a car shipped from Arkansas to Arizona as I was towing another car myself. Called up Ship a Car Inc. and they gave me a quote over the phone. Their quote was more expensive that the instant quotes the you get bombarded with, but they lay everything out for you over the phone and in contract. My car was very well taken care of. The driver kept in contact with me and delivered right on time. If i need a car shipped again, im using Ship a Car Inc. Thanks again guys.
Jonathan M
5.0
The hallmark of a good company is not if there is ever a problem but HOW they handle the problem. Turns out the problem I had was initially a major pain and hardship to both of us due to the unscrupulousness of the subcontractor. It happens. They figured out how to circumvent a checks and balances process. Ship a Car realized that, changed their process, and took care of the situation. Kudos to them. Now...would ship again in a heartbeat. Thank you all. Ps. When you ship takes well before and after pics. Don't let the shipper driver rush you. It's your multi-thousand dollar possession. Good luck all.
Wayne S.
5.0
Ship A Car does good by finding the drivers but one of the drivers, the last one we worked with, wasn't all there. He had no idea what he was doing but he might have been new. other than that, Brian does a good job. We've shipped several cars through them.
Rodney F. Warren, MI
5.0
I needed to have 2 cars sent to Flordia.I called Willie from Ship-a-car and he was professional,honest and great communications.The price was OK seeing it was that time of year.I would use again to transport my cars.
Robert Levine
5.0
I needed my sons car shipped from Bluffton, SC to his home in Bear, DE. My sister Louise gave me Kristina Virture phone #, sins she is working with her to have her car shipped from Queens, NY to Las Vegas. The car was picked up and was delivered on Monday, 2/22/2021 after 3:00 pm. Kristina did a great job and was very pleasent to work with. I told my sister what a great job she did. I'll definitly will recomend Kristina and Ship A Car if someone els need your service. Sincerely, Patricia Lindvall 843-705-6919
Shipping A Car From Bluffton, SC To Bear, DE
5.0
Great job by ship a car and their rep. Bob Moran. First time user and I would definitely use them again.
Charlie Wade
5.0
I had to move from Ohio Kent to California SLO. After a long search, I found ShipaCar and read its review. Everyone says they are indeed good. Then talked to Harry Burge from ShipaCar. He is the man of word. He is polite and response your call immediately. I got my car exactly the day I wanted there in SLO. I always recommend all of my friends who need to ship their car.
Prabin R. San Luis Obispo, CA
5.0
We moved from NH to CA and everything went as planned. Chris from Shipacar was communicative, and the driver that I ended up was friendly and responsible. The car showed up in good shape as promised! I'm not planning any big moves in the near future, but if I was I would call Shipacar.
Peter McDonald
5.0
Bob M. with Ship a Car was the best! I would recommend them to anyone, it was a great experience from the start to the end. We had a car shipped between states and he was so on top of handling the process with the dealer, the driver and coordinating with us. He was so helpful and responsive.
Andy B.
5.0
I contracted with Ship a Car to pick up and deliver a motorcycle. Steve was great to work with. They arranged for the motorcycle to be picked up on a Saturday and it was delivered to me 900 miles away, the next day (as Sunday). I was amazed. Price was reasonable and they far exceeded my expectations. I have used other motorcycle shippers in the past but this was the best experience by far. I will definitely use them again.
Corey Knapp
5.0
Thanks to the attentive service of Bob Moran, from quote to delivery, the transport of our truck was simple, efficient, and quick. Bob was dependable and a great communicator. The price was competitive and was a value for the service. I highly recommend Ship A Car Inc.
Excellent Service
5.0
Shipped my car from Long Island to Naples,Florida.I booked my order with Tom from Shipacar. My car was picked up and delivered on time just like they told me it would. Thank you very much! I will be useing you guys next year also thanks again! -Andres
Dijon Aise
5.0
I worked with Kristina V. She was kind, thoughtful and intelligent. Worked with me threw my email and gave me her personal phone line to call for problems.. She gave me estimate and told me what to expect... Stayed in contact with me threw the entire process of booking, handling transport, and getting vehicles delivered. Transporters were kind, helpful and capable...Just an OVERALL, Good experience... What a BLESSING these people are, in today's world of mishaps... Five Star Rating in my opinion... Thank you... took the stress out of our shipment..
Linda M
5.0
Thanks for getting our car back to DC - even though it was more $$ than we'd hoped. The driver was nice & he got the car back ahead of schedule which was great. Have a good summer!
Karla A. Washington, Dc, DC
5.0
I work with Steve directly. He's my Ship A Car go-to guy. He's been nothing short of fantastic for me. I probably send him out about three quotes a day, and he gets back to me the same day. It's usually within a couple of hours. So, he's been great. All I do is send him an email with what I need, and he fires right back. He gets at least one or two bikes a week from me. I send out anywhere from 10 to 15 bikes a month. So, I use Ship A Car quite a bit. They’re great.
Andrew of Spring, TX
5.0
shipping my new 2015 kawasaki concours from s carolina to ct with ship a car proved to be a very good choice,as they were excellent in every way.Fernanda is very professional which truly made this a delightful experience for me,as she is there at any and all times if needed.They deserve a great rating.
Mark Littlefield
4.0
Company was very professional and got our car to its destination in a very timely manner. Communication could be a little tighter but overall a good company to work with.
Kellee G.
5.0
Excellent service. Shout out to Bob Moran for being especially attentive and helpful throughout the transport of my vehicle. Everything worked out perfectly and my car arrived in excellent condition and promptly as scheduled. Definitely recommend this company for your vehicle transport.
