Student Car Shipping
Student car shipping is a service that ship your car safely and affordably to any college campus in the US saving you the time, cost, and wear of a long drive.
Student Car Shipping Made Easy with AmeriStar Car Shipping
Home or college? AmeriStar Car Shipping provides reliable, affordable and safe auto shipping services tailored to students. We make sure your car arrives promptly and safely whether you are relocating across the state or the nation, allowing you to concentrate on your studies.
Why Ship Your Student Car with AmeriStar?
Door-to-Door Transport
We pick up and deliver your vehicle as near your chosen locations as possible to spare you the inconvenience of terminal points.
Affordable Rates
Since we know that students have very limited budgets, we offer a affordable rates without sacrificing the quality of our services with flexible options for interstate or cross-country shipping.
Flexible Scheduling
We offer flexible pickup and delivery with semester dates or move-in windows to ensure your car is waiting when you arrive.
Safe & Secure Transport
Your vehicle is handled by insured, vetted carriers and experienced drivers trained in student vehicle shipping.
Who Benefits from Student Car Shipping?
Students moving into or out of campus
Parents shipping cars to their college-bound children
College graduates moving cities for employment or higher studies
Popular Student Shipping Routes
We regularly ship vehicles between major college towns and states, including:
- California ↔ Texas
- Florida ↔ New York
- Illinois ↔ North Carolina
- Arizona ↔ Pennsylvania
How Student Car Shipping Works
Get a Quote
Enter pickup and drop-off locations to see instant pricing.
Schedule Pickup
Pick a date convenient around your move-in or start of semester.
Prepare Your Car
Pack just the essentials and follow our checklist.
We Handle the Rest
Your car arrives safely and on time at your college or dorm.
Ready to Ship Your Car to College? Here’s What to Know First
At AmeriStar Car Shipping, we make student auto transport easy, secure and hassle-free so you can concentrate on your studies while we deal with the transportation. Whether you’re heading to college in California, Florida, Texas or New York, our nationwide door-to-door car shipping makes it certain that your vehicle arrives promptly and in good condition.
Before You Ship, Ask Yourself These Smart Questions
It takes more than just books and dorm supplies to get ready for college life don’t forget your vehicle! Make sure you’re ready before setting up your student vehicle transport by questioning yourself:
Do I really need my vehicle on campus?
Some colleges have poor parking or great public transportation. Consider whether having your own vehicle really increases convenience to your collegiate lifestyle.
Have I packed only the essentials inside the car?
Limit personal items to under 100 lbs and keep them safely in the trunk or below window level. This minimizes risk of damage and meets most carrier policies.
Does the auto transport company work with student schedules?
Select a carrier that has flexible pick-up and delivery times - particularly during move-in days and semester breaks.
Is the transporter fully licensed and insured?
Always rely on FMCSA-registered and insured auto shippers like AmeriStar Car Shipping to safeguard your vehicle for the duration.
AmeriStar Car Shipping provides student specific, door-to-door auto transport services nationwide, so you can travel worry-free and avoid the stress of long drives or unexpected car issues.Get a free quote today and start your college journey with confidence.
Get Your Free Real-Time Student Car Shipping Quote
It takes just 60 seconds to get an instant, no-obligation quote for your student auto transport. Our team will help you find the best rate and carrier for routes from coast to coast including California, Florida, Texas, New York, Illinois and beyond.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Snowbird Auto Transport
Student car transport is a car transport solution for student commuters to school who need their car transported back and forth from campus to home. It's door-to-door pick-up and delivery, quick and even secure.
Student car shipping ranges from $500–$1,200, depending on distance, model of the vehicle and type of trailer (open or enclosed).
Planning a move during school breaks? Call our customer care team to ask about any available student offers or seasonal rates.
Generally, yes. We offer door-to-door delivery, so your car can be dropped off at a campus drop-off site or brought in nearby.
Yes. All the vehicles are properly insured and shipping with licensed carriers, pre and post inspection for parent and student reassurance.
We recommend booking 2–4 weeks ahead, especially for busy periods like August/September move-in and winter/summer break back.
Typically, you'll need your student ID, driver's license, car registration and insurance proof. Our staff will help you with the entire checklist.
Yes. AmeriStar also offers nationwide shipping, perfect for cross-country college relocations or a short relocation of a few states.
Yes, they are both choices. Open shipping is cheaper, but enclosed shipping provides extra protection for new or high-value vehicles.
Just fill out our Get a Quote form, specify that you are a student and we will send you a specially discounted quote.