Nebraska to Oregon Car Shipping (2025 Cost Guide)

Most companies will require that an adult of at least 18 years of age be present when picking up your car in Nebraska and when dropping it off in Oregon.

If you’re not driving the vehicle from Nebraska to Oregon, you aren't required to have typical car insurance. Your car hauler should have adequate insurance if an accident happened on the drive to Oregon, which you should verify before loading your car in Nebraska.

If you’re driving your car at all in either state, you should understand the requirements. Nebraska's car insurance mandates include bodily injury liability coverage at $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident, property damage liability coverage at $25,000, uninsured motorist bodily injury coverage at $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident, and underinsured motorist bodily injury coverage at $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident, ensuring drivers meet the state's minimum requirements for financial protection in the event of accidents.

Meeting legal obligations in Oregon, you must carry car insurance featuring a minimum 25/50/20 liability coverage, $15,000 Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage, and Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) coverage of at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident.

Car shipping companies can travel about 500 miles per day. The trip from Nebraska to Oregon is about 1,281 miles, and that’s as fast as about 3 days. However, most car transport companies will take three to eight days to travel from Nebraska to Oregon.

Emission tests are not required in Nebraska. However, the state requires VIN inspection.

When moving to Oregon, all vehicles must pass an emissions test and safety inspection before they can be registered with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). Emissions testing is required for vehicles that are less than 25 years old and are located in certain areas of the state, Safety inspections are required for all vehicles. Out of state inspection may be accepted by ODOT, but you should check with them directly.

To transfer your out-of-state driver's license to Oregon, you need to visit a DMV office within 30 days of establishing residency in the state. You will need your current out-of-state license, proof of identity and residency, and payment for the license fee. You may also need to pass a vision test and a knowledge or driving test.

It’s important to understand any tax implications if you’re having a car shipped from Nebraska to Oregon after purchasing it.

In Oregon, vehicles must be registered within 30 days of becoming a resident. Fees include standard registration, $98 title transfer fee, personal property tax based on vehicle value, any city taxes, and emission test (if required). Verify with Oregon DMV for up-to-date taxes and fees.

We recommend that you always check for updated tax information in both Nebraska and Oregon to avoid any hidden costs.

The cheapest way to ship a car from Nebraska to Oregon is to ship it on a train or choose an open trailer transport method, avoid expedited shipping, and be flexible with your pickup dates.

Shipping a car from Nebraska to Oregon costs $1,014 to $1,583.