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Ship a car to or from Rhode Island.

Rhode Island is the smallest state, but it's home to one of the busiest vehicle import ports in the Northeast: the Port of Davisville at Quonset in North Kingstown. Most of the state is a short drive from I-95.

I-95 and I-195 corridors Door to door Open & enclosed

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Corridors

How carriers move through Rhode Island.

I-95I-195I-295I-146

I-95 runs from Westerly through Warwick and Providence to Pawtucket and Massachusetts. I-195 heads east from Providence toward Fall River, I-295 bypasses Providence to the west, and RI-4 and US-1 serve South County. Newport is reached over the Pell Bridge or from the east bay.

Seasons and weather

Nor'easters and coastal storms affect winter scheduling, and summer traffic around Newport and the beaches can slow deliveries.

Why people ship cars in Rhode Island

Vehicle imports at Quonset, students at Brown, URI and RISD, and Navy moves tied to Naval Station Newport and the Naval War College all generate shipments. Retirees also send cars to Florida for the winter.

Cities & towns

Rhode Island city and town guides.

Each page covers that place's roads, routes, local pickup details and FAQs. Grouped by Census metro area.

Providence–Warwick metro

ProvidenceWarwickCranstonPawtucketEast ProvidenceWoonsocketCumberlandCoventryNorth ProvidenceSouth KingstownNorth KingstownLincoln

College towns

Providence Brown UniversitySouth Kingstown the University of Rhode Island

Port cities

Providence Port of ProvidenceNorth Kingstown Port of Davisville at Quonset
Neighboring states

Shipping across the Rhode Island line.

Interstate moves to neighboring states are some of the most common shipments. See corridor and seasonal details for each.

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FAQ

Rhode Island car shipping questions.

Can you pick up a car in Newport?

Yes. Downtown Newport's narrow streets often mean a nearby meeting point, especially in summer.

Is Providence easy to ship to?

Yes. Providence is on I-95 between New York and Boston, one of the busiest carrier routes in the country.

Do you ship for Brown or URI students?

Yes. Late August and May are the busiest times.

Which Rhode Island cities do you have shipping guides for?

We have 12 city and town pages for Rhode Island, including Providence, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket, East Providence, and Woonsocket. We also ship to and from addresses anywhere else in the state.

How do I register a car after shipping it to Rhode Island?

Registration is handled by the Rhode Island DMV. 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.

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