Florida to Virginia Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Florida to Virginia is simple. Follow these key steps:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and loose items from your car. Carriers typically don’t insure personal property during transit.

Clean your vehicle: Wash the exterior so you can document any existing damage with photos. This helps with pre-trip inspections.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough fuel (about 1/4 tank), and the battery is charged. Fix any leaks before shipping.

Remove accessories: Take off bike racks, spoilers, or custom antennas that could be damaged during transport.

Disable alarms: Turn off car alarms to avoid issues during transit.

Provide a key: Have a working key ready for the driver to load and unload your vehicle.

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Taking these steps ensures a smooth, safe transport from Florida to Virginia.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Florida to Virginia. Every carrier in our network must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your shipment begins, we verify that the carrier’s insurance is active and valid. We also require all carriers to list Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their policy. This gives you an extra layer of protection throughout your Florida to Virginia route.

Your carrier will provide insurance documentation at pickup. We recommend reviewing it and taking photos of your vehicle before loading. This ensures a smooth, worry-free shipping experience.

We recommend scheduling your Florida pickup at least 1-2 weeks in advance, though booking earlier gives you more options and better rates.

Here’s why early booking helps:

• Better carrier availability – More carriers can fit your route into their schedule
• Lower costs – Carriers can bundle your vehicle with others heading to Virginia
• Flexible pickup windows – You’ll have more control over your dates

That said, we can often arrange Florida pickups with just 2-3 days notice if you need faster service. Rush shipments are available but typically cost more.

Pro tip: Florida is one of the busiest car shipping states, especially during winter months when snowbirds head north. If you’re shipping between November and April, book 2-3 weeks ahead when possible.

No payment is due at the time of booking. We do require a payment method on file so that it is available to charge once a carrier is secured. We accept all major debit and credit cards, including Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express. The most convenient option is to pay for your shipment in full by credit card at the time a carrier is secured.

We also allow you to pay for your Initial Payment via credit or debit card and then pay the outstanding balance on delivery day via cash or a certified check made out to the carrier.

Your Sherpa shipment includes up to 100 lbs of personal items or household goods stored in the trunk area or secured below the window line. If you are shipping to or from a port or your shipment includes ocean transit, your vehicle must be emptied of all items. Sherpa and your assigned carrier cannot be responsible for personal items left inside the vehicle. See our Vehicle Shipping Tips for more details.

Yes. It is important that you, or another adult that you trust, is there for pickup and delivery of your vehicle. This designated person plays an important role in the shipping process including documenting the state of the vehicle and signing the Bill of Lading, which acts as a receipt of the vehicle’s condition.

Open auto transport is the most common and affordable option, where your vehicle is loaded onto an open-air carrier alongside other cars. It’s the same method dealerships use to ship new vehicles and works great for most standard cars, SUVs, and trucks traveling from Florida to Virginia.

Enclosed auto transport provides full protection inside a covered trailer, shielding your vehicle from weather, road debris, and dust. This premium option typically costs 50-60% more than open transport.

Choose open transport if: You have a standard vehicle and want the most cost-effective option. Your car will be secure and arrive safely, just as thousands do every day on Florida to Virginia routes.

Choose enclosed transport if: You’re shipping a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic sports car, or any automobile with custom features that need extra protection from the elements during the 800+ mile journey.

For most Florida to Virginia shipments, open transport is perfectly safe and saves you money. Learn more in our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes! We offer door-to-door auto transport service for all shipments from Florida to Virginia. This is our most popular option because it’s convenient and saves you time.

How it works: When you book your Florida to Virginia car shipment, simply provide your preferred pickup address in Florida and delivery address in Virginia. Our carrier will come directly to these locations to load and unload your vehicle.

In most cases, we can pick up and deliver right at your home or business. However, some residential areas have restrictions like narrow streets, low-hanging trees, or tight turns that make it difficult for large car carriers to access. If this happens, don’t worry—our driver will contact you to arrange a convenient nearby meeting spot, such as a shopping center parking lot or gas station.

The bottom line: Door-to-door service means you won’t need to drive to a terminal or depot. We bring the service to you, making your Florida to Virginia auto transport as hassle-free as possible.

Many Auto Transport companies try to tease customers with lower rates, only to surprise you with “hidden costs” later. At Sherpa Auto Transport, we do things differently. We provide one locked-in price upfront and stick to it. If unexpected costs arise, we pay them out of our own pocket.

While we may not always be the cheapest option at first glance, our commitment to transparency and reliability offers exceptional value. As a premium service, we ensure an stress-free experience from start to finish.

We transport sedans, SUVs, pickup trucks, vans and motorcycles across the nation, including service to Alaska and Hawaii. At this time, we do not service boats, golf carts, ATVs, or RVs. We can ship both operable and inoperable vehicles so long as the vehicle can roll, brake, and steer, and that you can provide the carrier with a key to the vehicle. We can also ship electric vehicles.

Visit Sherpa’s FAQ page to learn more about car shipping!