J&S Transportation has provided safe and reliable Car Shipping to and from Alaska for dealers and private vehicle owners for over 20 years. Our rates are priced to move, and your satisfaction is guaranteed! We adhere to the highest insurance standards, and we provide our customers with regular updates. As a door-to-door Car Shipping company, we can deliver to or from almost any residential or business location in Alaska, and we offer open or enclosed shipping options. See how much it will cost to ship a car to or from Alaska by getting an instant quote today!
We ship cars between Alaska and the lower 48 states all year round. Our Alaska auto transports are done by ship for the safest and quickest transport. The shipping ports we use when shipping cars between Alaska and the lower 48 states are the Port of Alaska in Anchorage, AK and the Port of Tacoma in Tacoma, WA.
Most of our Alaska transports are shipped on an open deck because that is the cheapest Alaska shipping option, but if you need your vehicle fully protected in a climate-controlled area, we offer closed deck options as well.
We make the process of shipping a car to or from Alaska very easy and stress-free. We handle all the details and paperwork for you. All you have to do is drop your vehicle off or pick your vehicle up at either of the two ports. If that isn't possible, we will truck your vehicle to or from either of the ports. While we offer trucking throughout the lower 48 states, we only offer trucking options in Alaska between Fairbanks and Anchorage.
The ships leave the ports twice a week so when your vehicle is dropped off at the ports by you or by our trucks, it is safely loaded onto one of the ships setting sail that week. As soon as the ship leaves the port, your vehicle will be delivered to the other port within a week!
To find out what it currently costs to ship a car to or from Alaska, get an instant quote online or call us at (800) 656-7638.
Book your order online or call us and we'll do the rest!
The availability rating to and from Alaska is 10/10.
The average time from booking to pickup is 3-4 Days.
Anchorage, Alaska to Washington, District Of Columbia |
Anchorage, Alaska to South Burlington, Vermont |
Anchorage, Alaska to Middletown, Connecticut |
Fairbanks, Alaska to Bellevue, Nebraska |
Anchorage, Alaska to Newport, Rhode Island |
Fairbanks, Alaska to Turnerville, Wyoming |
Anchorage, Alaska to Rio Rancho, New Mexico |
Anchorage, Alaska to Holts Summit, Missouri |
Fairbanks, Alaska to Minot, North Dakota |
Anchorage, Alaska to Trout Creek, Montana |
Pascoag, Rhode Island to Anchorage, Alaska |
Washington, District Of Columbia to Anchorage, Alaska |
Newark, Delaware to Kenai, Alaska |
Wells, Vermont to Anchorage, Alaska |
Lebanon Junction, Kentucky to Anchor Point, Alaska |
Greenville, South Carolina to Anchorage, Alaska |
Albuquerque, New Mexico to Fort Wainwright, Alaska |
Cheyenne, Wyoming to Anchorage, Alaska |
D'iberville, Mississippi to Anchorage, Alaska |
Indian Island, Maine to Anchorage, Alaska |
Quote | Date | Pickup | Delivery | Vehicle type |
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$1990 | December 11 | Anchorage, AK | Tacoma, WA | Fullsize Truck |
$3979 | December 10 | Nordland, WA | Anchorage, AK | Fullsize Truck |
$3224 | December 03 | Seattle, WA | Anchorage, AK | Large SUV |
$2001 | November 25 | Anchorage, AK | Tacoma, WA | Midsize Truck |
$3252 | November 23 | Anchorage, AK | Tacoma, WA | Oversized Vehicles |
$3791 | November 20 | Milpitas, CA | Anchorage, AK | Car |
$1990 | November 17 | Anchorage, AK | Tacoma, WA | Fullsize Truck |
$3621 | November 16 | Anchorage, AK | Laramie, WY | Car |
$3700 | October 31 | Anchorage, AK | San Francisco, CA | XL SUV |
$2127 | October 26 | Anchorage, AK | Tacoma, WA | Compact SUV / Crossover |
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The ships leave the ports in Anchorage, AK and Tacoma, WA twice a week so when your vehicle is dropped off at the ports by you or by our trucks, it is safely loaded onto one of the ships setting sail that week. As soon as the ship leaves the port, your vehicle will be delivered to the other port within a week!
Once we've confirmed with you when you'll be dropping your vehicle off at the port, or when we'll be picking up your vehicle to truck to the port for you, we'll have the exact shipping schedule at that time and will be able to tell you how long it will take to ship your car to or from Alaska. Just know that once your vehicle is dropped of at one of the ports, it will be ready to be picked up at the other port within a week!
There is a small checklist of things you need to do to properly prepare your vehicle to be transported to or from Alaska. Those things include:
- Have a copy of keys for all locking compartments, including the gas tank and glove box, and keys for the ignition and trunk.
- Vehicle must have a minimum of 5 inch ground clearance.
- Vehicle must have less than 1/4 tank of gas or it will be refused (electric vehicles must have a full charge).
- Vehicle must be clean on the outside for inspection.
- Vehicle must be empty of personal items.
- Vehicle must be a running vehicle that steers and stops.
- Firearms, ammunition, flammable, and hazardous materials are not allowed.
- October 1 – April 1 antifreeze must be good to -40.
Taking care of these things before your vehicle is picked up will help to create a more efficient and trouble-free shipping experience!
Get answers to some of the most commonly asked questions
The first step is to get an instant quote on our website or by calling us at (800) 656-7638. The quote will give you a current price and the estimated time of delivery for your specific shipping route. From there you can book an order online or book an order with us over the phone.
Yes! By default, our instant quotes are for open transports, but on the quote page you will also see the cost to ship a car enclosed.
The instant quote is all inclusive. There are no sales tax, hidden fees, or additional charges of any kind. Insurance coverage is also included in the price you are given!
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discovery, American Express, and debit cards. We do not accept check or cash.
Yes! As a car carrier and licensed auto transport broker we provide liability and cargo insurance to cover your vehicle while it is being transported. However, you MUST have your personal vehicle insurance in place because we don’t cover Acts of God. Read our article about auto transport insurance for more details.