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College car shipping services

College car shipping services

Direct Service to & from Every Campus in the Country

College Car Shipping

The Nationwide College Car Shipping Experts

When attending college out of state, some students choose to relocate their vehicle to their new campus. Having access to your vehicle while on campus is a big convenience and RoadRunner can provide you with a safe and reliable way to make it happen.

Direct Door-To-Door Service Anywhere in the Country

Ship your car to or from any campus in the country with our convenient door-to-door college vehicle shipping services.

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College Car Shipping

The Nationwide College Car Shipping Experts

When attending college out of state, some students choose to relocate their vehicle to their new campus. Having access to your vehicle while on campus is a big convenience and RoadRunner can provide you with a safe and reliable way to make it happen.

Direct Door-To-Door Service Anywhere in the Country

Ship your car to or from any campus in the country with our convenient door-to-door college vehicle shipping services.

A Higher Level of Campus Vehicle Shipping

Here's why shipping your car with RoadRunner is the smart move:

Frequent Carrier Availability

With over 25,000 certified open and enclosed carriers nationwide, we offer the most convenient college auto transport options.

No Up-Front Deposit Required

Pay nothing until a carrier is confirmed for your route and your shipment has been scheduled for pickup.

Online Shipment Tracking

Track the status of your campus vehicle shipping online 24/7 and stay informed until your vehicle is safely delivered.

College Auto Shipping

"I would definitely use RoadRunner Auto Transport again without a doubt. Excellent overall service from start to finish."

Trish A.

Miami, FL

5 stars
google reviews

"Very easy to book and great with answering my questions. The shipping agent I spoke with was very friendly and helpful."

Susan K.

Dallas, TX

5 stars
shopper approved reviews

"I called RoadRunner and was able to have my car picked up that same day and delivered over 500 miles away the next day!"

Joan B.

Boston, MA

5 stars
transport reviews

"From the time of quote to the pick up of my vehicle and the delivery there was a very good communication."

Andres M.

Oakland, CA

5 stars
better business bureau reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about the vehicle shipping process.


When determining your car shipping cost, there are a few factors that we take into account in order to provide you with an accurate price quote. The mileage between the origin and destination is the biggest factor that contributes to your total rate. In addition to the distance of your relocation, another factor is the type and condition of the vehicle being shipped. The final factor is the date that your vehicle will be ready for transport. There are also additional options, such as enclosed carrier and top-load service that can be added to your shipment at the time of booking for a higher level of service. Read more about how much it costs to ship a car.

The driver will get the car transporter as close to your door as he can legally and safely get. In most cases, the driver will be able to pickup and deliver directly at your door. Some cities may have restrictions on large trucks that prohibit them from driving into residential areas. Auto transport trucks are large and need lots of room to maneuver and turn around, so if access to the pickup or delivery location is restricted by narrow streets, low-hanging trees or tight turns, the driver may ask that you meet at a location nearby with a large parking lot, such as a grocery store.

Make sure your car has been completely cleaned, both inside and outside. This is particularly important because this will help the driver conduct their inspection in order to assess any pre-existing damage on your vehicle. You will also want to make there are no additional personal items in the vehicle unless you intend to ship those with the vehicle (remember those items must total less than 100 pounds combined and be kept below the window-line of the vehicle). Be sure to inform the driver of any special circumstances concerning the vehicle. Finally, make sure there is a quarter tank of gas in the car at the time it is picked up for shipment. Visit our car shipping checklist to make sure you are prepared for your vehicle shipment.

We accept all major credit cards, electronic transfer, postal money order, and bank/certified check for the deposit or full pre-payment of your shipment. If a balance is due upon delivery, it can be paid directly to the driver and can be paid in either cash, bank/certified check, or postal money order.

The transit time for your shipment is based mostly on the mileage between the pickup and delivery location. Generally, every five hundred miles will add one day to the transit time - so for a 1,000 mile transport, the transit time would be 2-3 days. Check out our estimated transit times for a detailed view of approximate delivery times.

You should have about a quarter of a tank of gas in your car at the time of shipment. This leaves enough for the car to be loaded and unloaded but doesn't add much additional weight.

Top load service is when your car is placed on the higher deck or level of an open auto transport trailer. This is considered to be preferable to the bottom load because the cars on the lower deck are at risk of possibly having fluid from the cars above leak on them.