Car Shipping in Portsmouth, RI
Door-to-door auto transport to and from Portsmouth. Open and enclosed carriers, priced on the real road distance from ZIP 02871.
- ✓ Pickup at any Portsmouth address — home, work, dealership or lot
- ✓ $1 per mile plus a $300 base, open carrier
- ✓ Enclosed available on every Portsmouth route
- ✓ Non-running vehicles handled with winch-equipped carriers
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Auto Transport in Portsmouth
Portsmouth is one of the larger cities in Rhode Island with a population of about 17,391, and we run vehicles in and out of it year round. Pickup and delivery are door to door — your driveway, your office, a dealership, a storage lot or an auction yard. Local ZIP code 02871. For overseas moves, Port of Newark is roughly 192 miles away and handles both roll-on/roll-off and container bookings.
Every quote we give for Portsmouth is calculated the same way: the estimated road distance between your pickup ZIP and your delivery ZIP, at $1 per mile, plus a $300 base fee. That price covers door-to-door pickup and delivery, carrier dispatch and insurance verification. Estimates provided are for open carrier. Add $500 for enclosed.
What we ship out of Portsmouth
- Sedans, SUVs, pickups and vans on open carriers
- Classics, exotics and low-clearance cars in enclosed trailers with lift gates
- Motorcycles on wheel chocks with soft tie-downs
- Non-running and project vehicles on winch-equipped carriers
- Dealer trades, auction buys and fleet rotations
Pickup and delivery
Auto carriers run 75 to 80 feet long. On most Portsmouth streets the driver can come to the address directly. Where a street is too narrow, has low branches or sits inside a gated community, the driver will call ahead and arrange to meet you at a nearby shopping centre or open lot. That is standard practice and it does not change what you pay.
Shipping overseas from Portsmouth
For international moves, Port of Newark is about 192 miles from Portsmouth. We handle the domestic leg to the port and coordinate roll-on/roll-off or container booking from there. Customs filing has to be submitted at least 72 hours before the vessel sails, so start earlier than you think. More on international shipping →
Car shipping rates from Portsmouth
Estimated open-carrier pricing from Portsmouth, RI to major destinations. Enclosed adds $500.
| Destination | Distance | Transit | Open | Enclosed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 63 mi | 1 day | $363 | $863 | Get rate |
| New York, NY | 182 mi | 1 day | $482 | $982 | Get rate |
| Chicago, IL | 986 mi | 2–3 days | $1,286 | $1,786 | Get rate |
| Atlanta, GA | 1,051 mi | 3–5 days | $1,351 | $1,851 | Get rate |
| Miami, FL | 1,411 mi | 3–5 days | $1,711 | $2,211 | Get rate |
| Dallas, TX | 1,782 mi | 5–7 days | $2,082 | $2,582 | Get rate |
| Houston, TX | 1,841 mi | 5–7 days | $2,141 | $2,641 | Get rate |
| Denver, CO | 2,061 mi | 7–9 days | $2,361 | $2,861 | Get rate |
Estimates provided are for open carrier. Add $500 for enclosed. Prices are estimates based on distance and current carrier availability.
Our Process
Shipping a car from Portsmouth
Four steps from quote to delivery. Nothing is charged until a carrier is assigned to your vehicle.
Get your price
Enter your pickup and delivery ZIP codes. The calculator prices the real road distance between them and returns an open and enclosed figure in seconds.
Book your date
Confirm the details with a coordinator and pick a date. Nothing is charged until a carrier is assigned to your vehicle.
Pickup & inspection
The driver calls ahead, inspects the vehicle with you and records its condition on the Bill of Lading. You both sign it.
Delivery
The driver calls again before arrival. Inspect the vehicle against the same report, sign, pay the balance and you are done.
Nearby areas we serve
Same routes, same pricing, same door-to-door service.
Services available in Portsmouth
Portsmouth Auto Transport FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a car from Portsmouth, RI?
Price is distance-based: $1.00 per mile plus a $300 base on an open carrier. From Portsmouth, Boston, MA is about $363, New York, NY is about $482, Chicago, IL is about $1,286. Enclosed transport adds $500. Enter your destination ZIP in the calculator for an exact figure.
Do you pick up anywhere in Portsmouth?
Yes — any address in Portsmouth and the surrounding area, including ZIP 02871. Carriers are 75 to 80 feet long, so on a narrow residential street the driver will arrange to meet you at a nearby lot. That does not change the price.
How far in advance should I book in Portsmouth?
Two to three weeks gets you the best pricing and the widest choice of pickup dates. We do handle same-week and next-day requests, and expedited service exists when a date cannot move.
Do you serve areas near Portsmouth?
Yes. Tiverton is about 5 miles away and we cover it on the same routes, along with the rest of Rhode Island. Nothing changes about the price or the process.
Can you ship a non-running vehicle from Portsmouth?
Yes. Non-running vehicles ship on winch-equipped carriers. Tell us at booking whether the vehicle rolls, steers and brakes so the right equipment is dispatched.
Reviews
What Customers Say
Used them for our seasonal move to Florida two years running. Booked three weeks out both times, car showed up clean and on schedule. The dispatcher actually answers the phone, which is more than I can say for the big brokers.
Enclosed transport for a 1969 Camaro. Lift gate, soft straps, driver knew what he was doing and sent photos at pickup. Worth the extra $500 for a car I have had for 30 years.
My daughter needed her car at school in Texas and I was not driving it down. Quote took ten seconds on the website, booked the same day, delivered to her apartment complex four days later.
Ship your car to or from Portsmouth
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