Rhode Island Car Shipping
Reporting to Naval Station Newport, sending a student to Providence, or heading to Florida for the winter? We match you with a vetted, licensed carrier and arrange door-to-door transport anywhere in Rhode Island.
Providence to Westerly, door to door. Get your price below.
- Open and enclosed carriers
- Providence, Warwick, Newport and South County
- Talk to a real person at (424) 453-1800
Rhode Island Towns We Ship To
City-by-city shipping notes
The whole state is about an hour across, but Providence hills, Newport lanes and beach roads each need their own plan:
Providence
The capital, where I-95 meets I-195. College Hill and Federal Hill streets are steep and narrow, so we meet at a wider street.
Warwick
Home of the state’s main airport, on I-95 and I-295 south of Providence.
Cranston
West of Providence on I-95 and RI-10.
Pawtucket
North of Providence on I-95 near the Massachusetts line.
Newport
Naval Station Newport and the mansions, over the Pell Bridge. Summer traffic is heavy and the old streets are tight.
Middletown and Portsmouth
The rest of Aquidneck Island, next to the naval station, with more room to load.
South Kingstown and Narragansett
URI in Kingston and the beaches along Route 1 and Route 108.
Westerly
The southwest corner on Route 1, near Watch Hill and the Connecticut line.
Woonsocket
The northern edge of the state on RI-146 and RI-99.
Block Island
Cars cross on the ferry from Point Judith, so the carrier delivers on the mainland side.
Routes Out of Rhode Island
Rhode Island sits on I-95 between Boston and New York, so getting a car onto a carrier is simple. These are the long runs from here.
Rhode Island ↔ Florida
About 1,230 (Providence–Orlando) milesDown I-95 through Connecticut and New York, or inland on I-84 and I-81. The fall run for Rhode Island snowbirds.
Rhode Island ↔ New York
About 180 (Providence–New York City) milesI-95 along the Connecticut shore into the city.
Rhode Island ↔ Virginia
About 530 (Newport–Norfolk) milesNewport to Norfolk is a common Navy move, down I-95 past New York and Washington or along the Delmarva shore.
Rhode Island ↔ Pennsylvania
About 270 (Providence–Philadelphia) milesI-95 to New York, then the New Jersey Turnpike to Philadelphia.
Prices and transit times depend on your exact route, vehicle and season.Get an exact quote
Shipping in the Ocean State
Rhode Island Questions
Can a carrier cross the Pell Bridge to Newport?
Yes. Trucks use the bridge every day, though high winds can bring restrictions for tall vehicles. In summer, a weekday pickup in Newport is much easier than a weekend one.
I’m moving from Newport to Norfolk on orders. Can you ship my car?
Yes. Newport to Norfolk is about 530 miles. Have your orders and report date handy, and ask about our military discount; proof of service is required. See military car shipping.
Can you get a car to Block Island?
The carrier can’t go to the island, but we can deliver near the Point Judith ferry terminal, and you take the car across on the Block Island Ferry. Car space on the ferry fills fast in summer, so reserve early.
I just moved to Rhode Island. How do I register my car?
Through the Rhode Island DMV. You’ll need your title, Rhode Island insurance and your ID, and the car will need a Rhode Island inspection. Check the DMV for the deadline and what to bring.
What does it cost to ship a car to or from Rhode Island?
Distance, the vehicle, open or enclosed, and the season. Fall, when snowbirds head to Florida, is a busy time. Get an exact quote or call (424) 453-1800.
Who Ships in Rhode Island
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Providence Pickups
Providence packs Brown, RISD, Johnson & Wales and Providence College into old, hilly neighborhoods. College Hill and Federal Hill streets are steep, narrow and lined with parked cars, so most pickups there meet at a wider street or a lot nearby. Move-in at the end of August is the busiest stretch. See student car shipping, and ask about our student discount.
Newport and Aquidneck Island
Carriers reach Newport over the Pell Bridge or from the north through Portsmouth. In summer, traffic and tight colonial streets make downtown pickups slow, so we usually meet in Middletown or at a lot near the bridge. Naval Station Newport is mostly schools and training commands, so Navy families come and go on orders all year. See military car shipping.
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