Frequently Asked Questions when shipping a car to alaska
WHY Garcia’s auto transport for shipping a car, boat or RV to or from Alaska?
- More experience shipping cars for consumers, manufacturers, and the military than any other Pacific carrier.
- Vehicles move to, from, and within Alaska in specially designed auto frames or in closed containers.
- Personal effects are allowed inside your car to and from Alaska for an additional fee.
- An extra set of tires is allowed inside your car to and from Alaska for no extra fee.
- Dedicated Terminals in Anchorage, Dutch Harbor, Kodiak, and Tacoma ensure drop off and pick up are fast and convenient.
- Effortless online bookings for one stop shipping to the U.S. mainland, across the Pacific, or within Alaska
- Delivery on your schedule, with more Pacific ports served more frequently than any other carrier.
- Real time tracking port to port for transparency and peace of mind.
- Easy, convenient, and reliable car shipping process.
- Call Garcia’s Customer Service at 720 464 3188 for a free quote or to learn more.
Vehicle Preparation when shipping a car to Alaska
- Make sure the vehicle has less than 1/4 tank of gas and that the exterior is clean so that we can do a thorough inspection. Your vehicle will move by water for part of its journey and Federal Maritime regulations require that there be no more than 1/4 tank of fuel in the vehicle.
- In addition, it is mandatory that your vehicle has antifreeze rated to -40 degrees below zero for shipment during the winter months from October through March.
- For shipping south from Anchorage bring your registration or something which shows the Vehicle ID number. We need the last 8 digits for the bill of lading.
- Likewise, for Northbound shipments. All northbound vehicles will be prepaid. Payments may be made with VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, Cash or Cashier’s Check.
Competitive Pricing
Cost to ship a car to Alaska from Tacoma starts at $2,275.16
- View our pricing page for more details on the cost to ship a car to or from Alaska by origin and destination port.
- Contact Garcia’s Customer Service at 720 464 3188 o get a quote on shipping oversized vehicles, boats, trailers, and RVs to or from Alaska, or for more information about shipping your car.
HOW much does it cost to ship a car to Alaska?
- (Alaska Rates effective 01/07/2024)
Tacoma port to Alaska ports
- Tacoma to Anchorage up to 21’x7″L x 6’11″W x 5’6″H $2,275.16
- Tacoma to Anchorage up to 21’x7″L x 6’11″W x 6’6″H $2,864.26
- Tacoma to Kodiak up to 21’7″L x 6’11″W x 7’H $3,705.33
- Tacoma to Dutch Harbor up to 21’7″L x 6’11″W x 7’H & 3/4-ton capacity $4,705.92
Alaska ports to Tacoma
- Anchorage to Tacoma 21’7″L x 6’11″W x 7’H $1,670.83
- Anchorage to Tacoma 21’7″L x 6’11″W x 8’H $2,145.07
- Dutch Harbor to Tacoma 21’7″L x 6’11″W x 7’H $3,894.11
- Kodiak to Tacoma up to 21’7″L x 6’11″W x 7’H $3,028.13
* An Electric Vehicle Surcharge will be applied to fully electric vehicles powered solely by lithium-ion batteries.
WHERE can Garcia’s auto transport ship my car/truck?
- Alaska ports: Anchorage, Kodiak, Dutch Harbor
- U.S. Mainland ports: Tacoma, Oakland, Long Beach
- Hawaii ports: Honolulu, Kahului, Nawiliwili, Hilo
- Guam/Micronesia ports: Guam, Saipan, Yap, Republic of Palau, Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae, Majuro, Ebeye, Kwajalein
HOW LONG does it take?
OUTSTANDING
I can’t say enough about this team. The communication was top notch. The service, amazing. I was in a pinch and they placed me with a carrier in an hour and had a pickup next day and drop off the following. The carrier driver was awesome, professional and helpful. Would recommend to anyone. Thanks Jay!
Exceptional Service and Best Price Around!
Recently used Garcias Auto Transport and Logistics to move my car over 500 miles, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the service. Despite my car having issues with turning on, the team at Garcia’s went above and beyond to make the transport possible. They handled the situation with professionalism and efficiency, ensuring that my car arrived safely and on time. Their pricing was unbeatable, and the level of care and attention they provided exceeded my expectations. If you’re looking for a reliable and affordable transportation service, I highly recommend Garcia’s Auto Transport and Logistics. They made a challenging situation smooth and stress-free!
Towing
Wonderful service! Frank helped me through every step and was very thorough throughout the process as well. If I had any questions or needed to reach back out he was there to help.
Jay at Garcia’s auto transport review
My car was delivered on time and scratch free, it was well taken care of. I was assisted by the team members professionally as well. If you need your vehicle to be transported, this Company is the way to go.
Car shipping
I was supposed to ship with another company and they flaked out at the last minute. I filled out a document online and Frank called two minutes later and found a shipper in literally 15 minutes. My car was picked up the same day and delivered the next day.