New Hampshire to Washington 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 New Hampshire and when dropping it off in Washington.

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

If you’re driving your car at all in either state, you should understand the requirements. While auto insurance isn't obligatory in New Hampshire, drivers must prove financial capability to cover at-fault accident damages, with failure potentially leading to driving privileges suspension. Stay financially prepared on the road in New Hampshire.

Drivers in Washington are mandated to maintain a minimum of $25,000 for individual bodily injury, $50,000 for total bodily injury in an accident, and $10,000 for property damage to meet legal requirements and enhance on-road protection.

Car shipping companies can travel about 500 miles per day. The trip from New Hampshire to Washington is about 2,948 miles, and that’s as fast as about 6 days. However, most car transport companies will take seven to fifteen days to travel from New Hampshire to Washington.

Vehicles in New Hampshire can be inspected and OBD tested at any state-licensed inspection station or authorized car dealership; these stations are required to display a notice of authorization. Inspection prices may vary and typically range from $20 to $50.

In the state of Washington, there are no annual safety inspections, however, vehicles must still comply with strict Clean Car standards.

To register your vehicle in Washington, obtaining a Washington driver's license is necessary. This must be done within 30 days of relocating to the state. If you have a valid driver's license from another state, the process of obtaining a Washington license is straightforward and only requires proof of residency in the state, without the need for any additional exams.

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

If you have obtained and utilized a "private motor vehicle" in another state for more than 90 days prior to relocating to Washington, you are exempt from paying Washington's use tax.

We recommend that you always check for updated tax information in both New Hampshire and Washington to avoid any hidden costs.

The cheapest way to ship a car from New Hampshire to Washington 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 New Hampshire to Washington costs $1,752 to $2,591.