Tennessee 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 Tennessee and when dropping it off in Oregon.

If you’re not driving the vehicle from Tennessee 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 Tennessee.

If you’re driving your car at all in either state, you should understand the requirements. Tennessee drivers need to fulfill liability insurance criteria of 25/50/15 ($25,000 for individual bodily injury, $50,000 for total bodily injury per accident, and $15,000 for property damage per accident). Valid proof of insurance is crucial for registration and may be requested by law enforcement during traffic stops. Motorists have the flexibility to choose additional coverage for an added layer of vehicle protection.

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 Tennessee to Oregon is about 2,255 miles, and that’s as fast as about 5 days. However, most car transport companies will take five to thirteen days to travel from Tennessee to Oregon.

In Tennessee, vehicles must pass annual safety and emissions inspection. Cost is around $15 and more information can be found at Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security's website.

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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee and Oregon to avoid any hidden costs.

The cheapest way to ship a car from Tennessee 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 Tennessee to Oregon costs $1,455 to $2,420.