Virginia to Colorado Car Shipping

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

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including toll passes, GPS devices, and loose items. Carriers typically don’t insure personal property inside the vehicle.

Clean your car: Wash the exterior so you can document any existing scratches or dents with photos before shipping.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your vehicle is in good running condition with adequate fluid levels and a charged battery.

Disable alarms: Turn off car alarms to prevent issues during transport.

Secure or remove accessories: Take off or secure loose parts like bike racks, spoilers, or antennas that could be damaged.

Provide a key: Have a spare key ready for the driver.

Keep fuel low: Maintain only about a quarter tank of gas to reduce weight.

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Proper preparation ensures a smooth, safe journey for your vehicle across the country to Colorado.

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

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

This coverage is included in your quote at no additional cost. If you’d like to review the carrier’s insurance certificate before transport, just ask—we’re happy to provide it for your peace of mind.

We recommend scheduling your car shipment from Virginia to Colorado at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you the best chance of securing lower rates and more flexible pickup dates.

Here’s why advance booking helps:

• Better carrier availability: Carriers can plan routes more efficiently and bundle your vehicle with others heading to Colorado
• More competitive pricing: Last-minute bookings often cost more due to limited availability
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more options to choose pickup dates that work for your timeline

If you need expedited service, we can often arrange pickup within 2-5 days, though this may come with higher costs. For the smoothest experience and best value, book as early as your moving plans allow.

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 for shipping your car from Virginia to Colorado. Your vehicle is loaded onto an open-air carrier alongside other vehicles, exposed to weather and road conditions during transit. This method is safe, reliable, and costs significantly less—making it ideal for most standard vehicles.

Enclosed auto transport provides maximum protection by shipping your vehicle in a fully covered trailer. This shields your car from weather, road debris, and dust during the 1,700+ mile journey across the country. However, enclosed transport typically costs 50-60% more than open transport due to limited trailer space and specialized equipment.

Which should you choose? Most customers shipping from Virginia to Colorado use open transport without any issues. Consider enclosed transport if you’re shipping a luxury vehicle, classic car, exotic sports car, or any vehicle with custom modifications or a high-value paint job. For everyday cars, SUVs, and trucks, open transport offers excellent value and protection.

Learn more in our detailed open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service from Virginia to Colorado. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle at your home or business in Virginia and deliver it directly to your destination in Colorado.

Here’s how it works:

• Convenient pickup and delivery: When you book, simply provide your preferred addresses in Virginia and Colorado. Our carrier will come to you.
• Flexible for accessibility: If your location has narrow streets, low-hanging trees, or other restrictions, our driver will contact you to arrange a nearby meeting spot like a parking lot or gas station.
• No extra trips needed: You won’t need to drive to a terminal or drop-off center. We handle everything at your doorstep.

Door-to-door service is our standard option and makes shipping your car from Virginia to Colorado as easy as possible. Most residential areas and businesses are accessible, and our experienced drivers will work with you to ensure a smooth pickup and delivery.

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!