How carriers move through Virginia.
I-95 runs from the D.C. suburbs through Fredericksburg, Richmond and Petersburg. I-81 follows the Shenandoah Valley and is one of the heaviest truck routes in the East, and I-64 links Hampton Roads, Richmond, Charlottesville and Staunton. I-66 connects D.C. and Front Royal, and I-77 and I-85 serve the south. Hampton Roads crossings, including the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, add time.
Seasons and weather
Hampton Roads is in hurricane season from June through November. The Blue Ridge and southwest Virginia get winter snow, and Northern Virginia traffic affects pickup timing all year.
Why people ship cars in Virginia
Naval Station Norfolk, NAS Oceana, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Quantico, Fort Belvoir, Fort Lee and the Pentagon bring a constant flow of military moves. Amtrak's Auto Train leaves from Lorton for Florida, and UVA, Virginia Tech, JMU and William & Mary bring students.
Virginia city and town guides.
Each page covers that place's roads, routes, local pickup details and FAQs. Grouped by Census metro area.
Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk metro
Washington–Arlington–Alexandria metro
Richmond metro
Roanoke metro
Lynchburg metro
Blacksburg–Christiansburg–Radford metro
Harrisonburg metro
Charlottesville metro
Smaller cities & towns outside metro areas
Military communities
College towns
Port cities
Shipping across the Virginia line.
Interstate moves to neighboring states are some of the most common shipments. See corridor and seasonal details for each.
Virginia car shipping questions.
Do you handle Navy PCS moves in Norfolk and Virginia Beach?
Yes. Hampton Roads is one of the busiest military car-shipping markets in the country. Pickups are usually set off-base.
Is Northern Virginia traffic a problem for pickups?
It can affect timing, so carriers often schedule around rush hour or meet near an interstate.
Should I use the Auto Train or a carrier from Virginia to Florida?
The Auto Train works well if you're riding along. A carrier picks up and delivers at your chosen addresses.
Which Virginia cities do you have shipping guides for?
We have 25 city and town pages for Virginia, including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Richmond, Newport News, and Alexandria. We also ship to and from addresses anywhere else in the state.
How do I register a car after shipping it to Virginia?
Registration is handled by the Virginia 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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