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Virginia Transportation Corp
FMCSA verifiedRhode Island auto carrier established in 1994, serving manufacturers, dealers and auctions across the U.S. and Canada.
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Car shipping companies in Rhode Island
6 verified auto transport companies are headquartered in Rhode Island, and 189 more serve the state from other locations. Together they have been in business for 17 years on average and run 576 trucks in total.
- Based here
- 6
- Also serve RI
- 189
- Avg. years in business
- 17
- Offer enclosed
- 0%
- Trucks in fleets
- 576
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Auto Transport
FMCSA verifiedCA
Coastal Auto Transport
FMCSA verifiedEA
Estrada Auto Transport Inc
FMCSA verifiedOA
Orion Auto Transport Inc
FMCSA verifiedOS
Ocean State Auto Transport
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Carrier hauls your car on its own trucks Broker arranges a carrier for you
| Company | Type | Own trucks | In business since | Enclosed | USDOT |
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Carriers with their own trucks
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They pick up and drive your car themselves.
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| Virginia Transportation Corp | Carrier & broker | 560 trucks | 1996 30 yrs | No | 643760 ↗ |
| Auto Transport | Carrier | 5 trucks | 2017 9 yrs | Not reported | 3065677 ↗ |
| Coastal Auto Transport | Carrier | 3 trucks | 1997 29 yrs | Not reported | 713579 ↗ |
| Estrada Auto Transport Inc | Carrier | 3 trucks | 2013 13 yrs | Not reported | 2395797 ↗ |
| Orion Auto Transport Inc | Carrier | 3 trucks | 2014 12 yrs | Not reported | 2501856 ↗ |
| Ocean State Auto Transport | Carrier | 2 trucks | 2019 7 yrs | Not reported | 3345276 ↗ |
What's on offer
Services from Rhode Island companies
Share of the 6 companies based here that offer each service.
Estimated prices
How much does it cost to ship a car from Rhode Island?
Typical price ranges from Rhode Island to popular destinations, for a standard sedan. Use them to sanity-check the quotes you get — then ask the companies above for an exact price.
| Route | Distance | Open carrier | Enclosed trailer | Transit time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island to New York | ~260 mi | $500–$850 | $750–$1,275 | 1–2 days |
| Rhode Island to Georgia | ~1,060 mi | $875–$1,275 | $1,300–$1,900 | 3–5 days |
| Rhode Island to Illinois | ~1,100 mi | $900–$1,300 | $1,325–$1,925 | 3–5 days |
| Rhode Island to Florida | ~1,300 mi | $975–$1,375 | $1,450–$2,050 | 3–5 days |
| Rhode Island to Texas | ~1,990 mi | $1,150–$1,650 | $1,725–$2,475 | 4–8 days |
| Rhode Island to Arizona | ~2,630 mi | $1,350–$1,925 | $2,025–$2,900 | 6–9 days |
| Rhode Island to Washington | ~2,840 mi | $1,400–$2,025 | $2,125–$3,025 | 6–10 days |
| Rhode Island to California | ~3,010 mi | $1,475–$2,075 | $2,200–$3,125 | 7–11 days |
Estimate, not a quote
Based on typical 2026 rates for a running sedan with a flexible pickup date. Road distance is approximate. Adjust for your car: SUV +15%, pickup or van +35%, doesn't run +$150–$300, peak season +10% (summer and snowbird months). Calculate your exact car and route →
FAQ
Car shipping in Rhode Island: questions
Answers built from the companies listed on this page.
How many car shipping companies are based in Rhode Island?
6 verified companies are headquartered in Rhode Island: Virginia Transportation Corp, Auto Transport, Coastal Auto Transport, Estrada Auto Transport Inc, Orion Auto Transport Inc and Ocean State Auto Transport. Another 189 companies from other locations also serve Rhode Island.
Which companies offer enclosed car transport in Rhode Island?
None of the companies headquartered in Rhode Island list enclosed transport. Check the companies that serve Rhode Island from other locations.
What is the most established auto transport company in Rhode Island?
Virginia Transportation Corp has operated since 1996 (30 years), the longest of the companies listed for Rhode Island.
Are car shipping companies in Rhode Island carriers or brokers?
Of the 6 companies based in Rhode Island, 6 operate their own trucks (carriers) and 1 arrange transport through partner carriers (brokers); some do both. Carriers listed here run 576 trucks in total.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Rhode Island?
Estimated open-carrier prices for a standard sedan: Rhode Island → New York $500–$850; Rhode Island → Georgia $875–$1,275; Rhode Island → Illinois $900–$1,300. Longer trips such as Rhode Island → California (about 3,010 miles) run $1,475–$2,075 on an open carrier or $2,200–$3,125 enclosed. SUVs, pickups, non-running cars and peak season cost more — ask the companies listed here for an exact quote.
How do I check if a car shipping company in Rhode Island is legitimate?
Look the company up by its USDOT or MC number in the FMCSA SAFER database, confirm the operating status is active, and check cargo insurance. Every company in this directory lists its USDOT and MC numbers, and we verify them before approval.