How carriers move through Maine.
I-95 runs from Kittery through Portland, Augusta and Bangor to Houlton. I-295 parallels it between Portland, Brunswick and Gardiner. US-1 follows the coast, and US-2 crosses the interior.
Seasons and weather
Long winters, nor'easters and spring mud season, when many local roads carry weight limits, all affect access to rural addresses. Summer is the busiest season for seasonal homeowners.
Why people ship cars in Maine
Seasonal residents bring cars up for the summer and send them south for the winter, often to Florida. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery brings Navy moves, and Bowdoin and the University of Maine bring students.
In Maine, you typically pay the vehicle excise tax at your town or city office before you register with the BMV.
Maine city and town guides.
Each page covers that place's roads, routes, local pickup details and FAQs. Grouped by Census metro area.
Portland–South Portland metro
Smaller cities & towns outside metro areas
Military communities
College towns
Port cities
Shipping across the Maine line.
Interstate moves to neighboring states are some of the most common shipments. See corridor and seasonal details for each.
Maine car shipping questions.
Can you deliver to a rural address in northern Maine?
Yes, but carriers may meet you in a nearby town on US-1, US-2 or I-95, especially during mud season, when posted weight limits restrict heavy trucks on local roads.
When do Maine snowbirds usually ship cars south?
Usually in October and November, with return trips in April and May.
Is Portland, Maine, quicker to schedule than the rest of the state?
Generally, yes. Portland sits on I-95 and I-295 and sees the most carrier traffic in Maine.
Which Maine cities do you have shipping guides for?
We have 13 city and town pages for Maine, including Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, South Portland, Auburn, and Scarborough. We also ship to and from addresses anywhere else in the state.
How do I register a car after shipping it to Maine?
Registration is handled by the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles, after paying excise tax at your town office. Requirements and deadlines change, so check the official site before you arrive. Keep your title, proof of insurance and the carrier's bill of lading handy.
Shipping a car in Maine?
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