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New Jersey to Washington car shipping
Shipping a car from New Jersey to Washington costs roughly $1,800–$2,050 and takes 7–10 days over 2,850 road miles (Newark to Seattle). Below is what moves that number, and how to get real quotes for this lane.
| Vehicle & trailer | Price | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan, open trailer | $1,800–$2,050 | 7–10 days |
| SUV or crossover, open | $1,930–$2,190 | 7–10 days |
| Any vehicle, enclosed | $2,470–$2,810 | 7–10 days |
Estimates from distance and vehicle type. Actual price depends on how busy the lane is the week you ship.
When to ship it
Prices on this lane move with the national calendar rather than with any one migration — summer moves and the new-year rush are the busy stretches.
| Month | Sedan, open trailer | vs year-round |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1,980–$2,250 | +10% |
| March | $1,800–$2,050 | level |
| May | $1,800–$2,050 | level |
| July | $2,020–$2,290 | +12% |
| October | $1,800–$2,050 | level |
Indicative only. Fuel is indexed to the U.S. weekly retail diesel average, last read 2026-09-07.
What drives the price on this lane
- Distance. 2,850 miles puts this lane at about $0.68 a mile. Coast to coast is the cheapest per mile and the slowest in days. Trucks fill up completely before departing, so flexible dates are worth real money here.
- Season. January and the summer months are the national peaks. Outside them this lane prices steadily, and booking a week ahead beats negotiating — a load posted with lead time gets picked up by a truck already heading that way. Running north, it fills up in spring when the same vehicles go home.
- Direction. Washington is a thinner freight market than New Jersey, so a carrier coming this way prices in the odds of driving back out empty. Expect this direction to run a little above the reverse lane — and expect more movement in the quotes, because it depends on whether the driver already has a load home.
- Trailer. Enclosed protects from weather and road debris and costs about 37% more here ($2,470–$2,810). The premium grows with distance — an enclosed trailer carries fewer cars, so the longer the run the more deck revenue the carrier gives up. Worth it for low-clearance, classic or high-value cars; rarely worth it otherwise.
- Condition. A car that does not run needs a winch at both ends and adds about $200. Tell the broker up front — a driver who finds out at pickup can refuse the load.
Pickup and delivery on this lane
The companies that run New Jersey to Washington are registered in these cities. A carrier based near either end is the one most likely to already be heading your way, which is what makes the difference between a quote and a quote you can actually book.
Picking up around New Jersey
- Clifton4
- Elizabeth3
- Paterson3
- Vineland3
- Woodbridge3
- Barnegat2
- Bedminster2
- Elmwood Park2
- Englewood2
- Franklinville2
Delivering around Washington
- Vancouver10
- Spokane9
- Auburn5
- Federal Way4
- Battle Ground3
- Bonney Lake3
- Airway Heights2
- Kelso2
- Kent2
- Pasco2
Counts are companies with active FMCSA authority registered in each city.
Licensed companies based in New Jersey
97 companies with active FMCSA authority are registered in New Jersey.
- ALL STATE AUTO TRANSPORT & DELIVERY LLCDEAL, NJ · broker · bonded
- AUTOMOBILE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, LLCNEPTUNE, NJ · broker · bonded
- TRANSPORTERSDOVER, NJ · broker · bonded
- ICAT AUTO SHIPPING LLCGALLOWAY, NJ · broker · bonded
- MARCOS AUTO TRANSPORTHILLSIDE, NJ · broker · bonded
- O&K AUTO TRANSPORT LLCLINDEN, NJ · broker · bonded
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New Jersey to Washington: common questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from New Jersey to Washington?+
Expect $1,800 to $2,050 for a running sedan on an open trailer. An SUV on the same lane runs about $1,930–$2,190, and an enclosed trailer about $2,470–$2,810.
How long does it take to ship a car from New Jersey to Washington?+
About 7 to 10 days in transit over 2,850 miles, plus one to three days to schedule pickup after you book.
Can the carrier pick up and deliver to my door?+
Yes on almost every lane. The truck gets as close as it legally and physically can — on a narrow residential street the driver will ask you to meet at a nearby lot.
How do I ship my car from New Jersey to Washington?+
Give the two ZIP codes and what you drive, and the request goes to a panel of licensed companies at once instead of you calling down a list. They quote, you compare side by side, and you deal directly with whoever you pick — we take no commission and nobody gets your number until you hand it over. You do not travel with the car: the driver collects it, you both sign an inspection report, and the same happens at the far end.
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Where is the car going?
Two ZIP codes. No account, no obligation.
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