Alaska car shipping questions

Part by road, part by sea. A carrier trucks the vehicle to port on Puget Sound, usually Tacoma. It sails to Anchorage, and from there you collect it at the port or we truck it on to your address. See every step.

Yes. It is the same route in reverse: the vehicle sails from Anchorage to Washington, then goes by truck to any address in the lower 48.

Yes. From Anchorage we truck across the road system, including the Mat-Su Valley, Fairbanks and the Kenai Peninsula.

Yes. We have a location in Juneau. No road connects Juneau to the rest of the state, so vehicles travel there by water. Start with the quote form or call the Juneau team at (564) 244-3396.

They need a different routing, so we quote them by phone. Call (564) 213-8184 with the destination.

We have four locations in Alaska: Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau and Wasilla. Addresses and phone numbers are on the locations page.

No. Alaska is our focus, but we ship between any two states. Enter your ZIP codes in the quote form and you will get a price either way.

It depends on how far the vehicle is from the port on the lower-48 side, where it is going in Alaska, its size, and how soon you need it. The ocean leg is priced by vehicle size, so a full-size truck costs more than a sedan. The quote form gives you one all-in price up front.

Yes. Getting a quote is free and carries no obligation.

Payment terms are confirmed when you book. We tell you exactly what is due and when, and nothing is added at delivery.

The sailing takes a few days. Most of the time goes to trucking the vehicle to port and catching the next sailing, so the total depends mainly on how far it starts from Washington. We give you an estimated window when you book.

As early as you can, especially for a summer move. The more notice we have, the easier it is to match your dates.

You choose a pickup timeframe in the quote form, and we confirm your pickup window when you book.

Plan on shipping it empty. Ocean carriers restrict personal items, and anything left inside is not covered by cargo insurance. We confirm the exact rules for your sailing when you book.

About a quarter tank. That is enough to drive the vehicle on and off the truck and the ship.

Yes. Choose “No, it is not operable” in the quote form. A non-running vehicle needs a winch on the truck and extra handling at the port, so we need to know up front.

Yes, but the ocean leg is priced by size, so call (564) 213-8184 with the measurements and we will price it correctly the first time.

We only work with licensed, vetted carriers that hold active cargo insurance. Ask us for the coverage details on each leg of your route before you book.

Open transport is the most common and most affordable option, and it is right for everyday vehicles. Enclosed transport adds protection from weather and road debris, which suits classic, luxury and high-value vehicles. On an Alaska route the choice applies to the road legs. Compare the two.

Call (564) 213-8184. That one number covers quotes, bookings and deliveries.