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Car Shipping from Tennessee to Washington
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$845 – $4,330
Estimated price (open)
5–10 days
Transit time
2,290 miles
Typical distance
$0.37–$1.89 per mile
Price per mile (open)
Free · No obligation · About a minute
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About the Tennessee to Washington route
Main highways: I-40, I-24, I-5
- About 2,290 estimated road miles from Tennessee to Washington
- Most carriers use I-40, I-24, I-5
- Pickup is scheduled within a window; flexible dates usually lower the price
- I-40 links Memphis, Nashville and Knoxville across the state.
Tennessee to Washington shipping rates
Estimated from published industry figures, by vehicle type.
| Vehicle | Open transport | Enclosed transport |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | $845 – $4,330 | $1,100 – $6,925 |
| SUV | $900 – $4,625 | $1,175 – $7,395 |
| Pickup truck | $1,165 – $5,975 | $1,520 – $9,555 |
| Non-running vehicle | $995 – $4,630 | $1,250 – $7,225 |
Prices move with the season
No source publishes monthly prices for this route, so this is what the studies say about timing.
Summer moving season and the holidays tighten truck space, while mid-January to February is usually the quietest stretch of the year.
Direct Connect Auto Transport reports 2026 versus 2025 running 3% to 8% higher.
When to ship
Transit times
Typical days in transit between major cities, after pickup.
- Nashville → Seattle5–10 days
- Nashville → Spokane5–9 days
- Memphis → Seattle5–9 days
- Memphis → Spokane4–8 days
- Knoxville → Seattle6–11 days
Popular pickup and delivery cities
From Tennessee
- Nashville$835 – $4,270
- Memphis$790 – $4,025
- Knoxville$900 – $4,595
- Chattanooga$885 – $4,515
- Clarksville$820 – $4,175
- Murfreesboro$850 – $4,345
Companies to consider
Researched companies ordered by Trustpilot rating, adjusted for review count. Not ranked by route.
Services on this route
Moving to Washington? What to do with your car
Washington is the front door to Alaska
The Northwest Seaport Alliance says more than 80% of the total trade volume between Alaska and the lower 48 moves through its North and South harbors at Seattle and Tacoma, and its facilities handle automobiles and trucks. If your shipment is bound for Anchorage or Fairbanks, the Washington part is a short road leg feeding a scheduled sailing. Ask which sailing the quote assumes: missing it costs days, not hours, and no amount of driver goodwill recovers it.
The mountains decide a Washington winter, not Seattle
Most of the state's population sits west of the Cascades on I-5, where winter is wet rather than closed. The crossing to Spokane and the east runs over passes on I-90, and those are what shut in a storm. A December delivery from Seattle to Spokane is a mountain job with a pass forecast attached, while one from Seattle to Portland is not. If your route crosses the range, the pass conditions matter more than either city's weather.
Two populated corners with a long gap between
Carriers run I-5 between Vancouver, Seattle, Tacoma and Portland constantly, so pickups along that corridor are easy to schedule. East of the Cascades the towns are farther apart and the traffic is thinner, so a pickup in the Tri-Cities or the Palouse waits longer than the mileage suggests. Meeting a carrier on the I-90 corridor is often quicker than holding out for a door collection well off it.
Sources: Northwest Seaport Alliance: who we are, Alaska trade share; WSDOT: marine ports and navigation plan. Rules change; check before you register.
Book this route safely
Authority can be checked for free
Any broker or carrier's USDOT number, operating status and insurance on file can be looked up in the FMCSA database. Source: FMCSA company snapshot
Brokers must be bonded
Auto transport brokers need FMCSA broker authority and $75,000 in financial security, usually a BMC-84 surety bond or a BMC-85 trust fund. Source: 49 CFR 387.307
The Bill of Lading is signed twice
You and the driver inspect the car at pickup and again at delivery. Note any new damage on the Bill of Lading before you sign, and photograph it before the driver leaves. Source: FMCSA: Protect your move
Related routes
Reverse direction and nearby corridors.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Tennessee to Washington?
Published figures put a standard car on an open carrier at about $845 – $4,330 for the roughly 2,290 miles from Tennessee to Washington. Enclosed transport is about $1,100 – $6,925. Your price depends on exact addresses, vehicle, season and date flexibility.
Car shipping cost calculatorWhat is the cost per mile from Tennessee to Washington?
Published figures put open transport at about $0.37–$1.89 per mile for a trip of roughly 2,290 miles. The sources disagree, which is why the range is wide.
Car shipping cost per mileIs enclosed transport worth it from Tennessee to Washington?
For everyday cars, open transport is usually enough. Enclosed transport is worth considering for luxury, classic or low-clearance cars.
Open vs. enclosed shipping
How long does it take to ship a car from Tennessee to Washington?
Transit usually takes 5–10 days once the car is loaded, plus the pickup window, which depends on truck space on the route.
How long car shipping takesWhen is the best time to ship a car from Tennessee to Washington?
Late fall and winter are usually cheaper than summer moving season. Booking one to three weeks ahead gives you more carrier options.
Best time to ship a carIs door-to-door shipping available from Tennessee to Washington?
Yes, in most areas. If a large truck can't reach your street, the driver will arrange a nearby meeting point.
Door-to-door car shipping
How to ship a car from Tennessee to Washington
A step-by-step plan: compare quotes, pick a transport type, prepare the car and know what to check at delivery.
Where these figures come from
Published industry studies, not Haulwide shipments. Checked Sep 16, 2026.
- SGT Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
Published Sep 9, 2026. 30 months of the company's own shipping data (January 2024 to June 2026) across all 50 states and 1,581 state-to-state lanes, limited to completed single-vehicle open transport deliveries and mix-adjusted for distance.
- Move.org(opens in a new tab)
Published Mar 4, 2026. Nearly 800 broker quotes analyzed, priced for a running 2025 Toyota Camry with a one-week lead time using October 2025 quotes.
- Kelley Blue Book(opens in a new tab)
Published Jan 12, 2026. Quotes requested from eight transport companies for a 2025 Honda Accord on three routes from Orlando, on standard open carriers.
- Direct Connect Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
No publication date given. The company's own carrier data for an operable sedan on open transport; the page states no publication date.
- RoadRunner Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
Published Sep 1, 2026. The company's completed shipment history, which it describes as over 1 million vehicles delivered across 30+ years, updated September 2026. Its nationwide average is $1,215 at a median distance of 987 miles and a median $1.23 per mile.
The sources disagree, so figures are shown as the span across them rather than a single price. Pricing methodology
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