Car shipping in Spokane and the Inland Northwest
Spokane is the hub of the Inland Northwest — the largest city between Seattle and Minneapolis, and the place where I-90, US-2, and US-395 come together. That makes it a natural staging point for vehicle shipping across Eastern Washington, North Idaho, and western Montana. Whether you're relocating for a job at Fairchild Air Force Base, sending a student to Gonzaga, Whitworth, EWU, or WSU, moving a lake car to or from Coeur d'Alene, or heading south for the winter, Evergreen Car Shipping's Spokane office on North Washington Street is your local point of contact.
We're a licensed and bonded auto transport broker. Rather than operating a handful of trucks, we work with a network of vetted, FMCSA-registered carriers that run I-90 between Seattle and Chicago and the north–south corridors toward Boise, Salt Lake City, and the Southwest. When you book, we match your vehicle with a carrier already scheduled on your lane, verify their insurance and safety record, lock in your all-in price, and stay with you until delivery.
Why Spokane customers choose Evergreen Car Shipping
Eastern Washington is a different shipping market than the I-5 corridor. Fewer carriers originate here, so who you book with matters more. A national call center won't know that a carrier running Seattle-to-Minneapolis passes right through Spokane, or that a Boise-bound truck can swing through Cheney. Our Spokane team does — and that local knowledge turns into shorter pickup windows and better prices.
- One local number. Call (509) 581-4566 and reach someone in Spokane who knows your shipment, not a rotating queue of agents.
- All-in pricing. The quote is the price. No add-ons for I-90 pass crossings, no winter surcharges invented on delivery day.
- Door-to-door across the region. Spokane, Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake, Cheney, Airway Heights, Deer Park, and into North Idaho.
- Open and enclosed options. Affordable open carriers for daily drivers; enclosed trailers for classics, collector cars, and anything you'd rather keep out of winter road grime.
- Fully insured. Every carrier carries cargo coverage, and your vehicle's condition is documented on a bill of lading at both ends.
Spokane-area neighborhoods and communities we serve
Our Spokane auto transport service covers the city and all of Spokane County, plus the Idaho panhandle. Carriers regularly pick up and deliver in Downtown Spokane, South Hill, Browne's Addition, North Side, Shadle Park, Hillyard, Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake, Cheney, Airway Heights, Medical Lake, Mead, Colbert, Nine Mile Falls, Deer Park, Millwood, Otis Orchards, Post Falls, ID, Coeur d'Alene, ID, and Pullman, and the surrounding farm country. Wheat-country addresses outside town are no problem — if a gravel road or low-clearance driveway can't take a semi, the driver will arrange a meeting spot on the nearest paved highway or in town.
Because our Spokane office also serves North Idaho, we frequently combine pickups across the state line. A car leaving Coeur d'Alene and one leaving Spokane Valley often ride the same truck, which keeps costs down for both customers. If you're in Pullman, Moscow, Sandpoint, or Lewiston, call us — we'll tell you honestly what pickup timing looks like for your area.
Popular car shipping routes from Spokane
Spokane's position on I-90 means east–west lanes are strongest: carriers heading to Seattle, Montana, Minneapolis, and Chicago pass through constantly. Southbound lanes to Boise, Salt Lake City, and the Southwest run via US-395 and I-84. Typical transit times after pickup:
| Route | Distance | Transit time |
|---|---|---|
| Spokane → Seattle, WA | 280 mi | 1–2 days |
| Spokane → Portland, OR | 350 mi | 1–2 days |
| Spokane → Boise, ID | 420 mi | 1–3 days |
| Spokane → Salt Lake City, UT | 710 mi | 2–4 days |
| Spokane → Denver, CO | 1,100 mi | 3–5 days |
| Spokane → Los Angeles, CA | 1,230 mi | 4–6 days |
| Spokane → Phoenix, AZ | 1,380 mi | 4–6 days |
| Spokane → Minneapolis, MN | 1,330 mi | 4–6 days |
| Spokane → Chicago, IL | 1,760 mi | 5–7 days |
| Spokane → New York, NY | 2,550 mi | 7–10 days |
Inbound shipping to Spokane follows the same lanes in reverse. We move a lot of vehicles into the area from Seattle, Portland, California, and Arizona — new residents, returning snowbirds, and online car purchases from larger markets.
What it costs to ship a car from Spokane
Spokane car shipping cost comes down to distance, vehicle size, open versus enclosed, whether the vehicle runs, and date flexibility. As a rough guide for a sedan on an open carrier: Seattle or Portland $400–$600; Boise, Salt Lake, or Denver $700–$1,000; California and Arizona $900–$1,300; Texas, the Midwest, and the East Coast $1,300–$1,800. Trucks and SUVs add $100–$250, enclosed runs 40–60% more, and a non-running vehicle adds roughly $150 for a winch.
One Spokane-specific tip: flexibility on pickup dates matters more here than in Seattle. Because fewer trucks originate in Eastern Washington, giving the carrier a 3–5 day window instead of a single day can noticeably lower your price and speed up assignment. The instant quote tool at the top of the page gives you an exact, all-in number in about 30 seconds — no obligation.
Shipping a car from Spokane in winter
Spokane winters are real — snow from November through March, cold snaps, and the occasional closure of Snoqualmie or Lookout Pass. Carriers run year-round, but we plan around weather honestly: if a storm is forecast on I-90, we'll tell you it might add a day rather than promise a date we can't keep. If your vehicle is high-value or freshly detailed, enclosed transport keeps it out of road salt, mag chloride, and gravel spray. For everyday vehicles, open transport is perfectly fine; a wash on arrival is all it takes.
Snowbirds leaving Spokane for Arizona, Palm Springs, or Texas should book in early fall. October and November are the busiest southbound months, and March and April are busiest coming back. Booking two to three weeks ahead gets you the best rates and the widest choice of pickup dates.
How Spokane car shipping works
- Quote. Enter your pickup and delivery ZIP codes and vehicle in the quote tool, or call the Spokane office. You'll get an all-in price with no obligation.
- Book. Approve the price, choose a pickup window, and we assign a vetted carrier. We confirm the driver, truck, and ETA with you. A small deposit reserves your spot; the balance is paid at delivery.
- Pickup. The driver inspects the car with you, records existing condition on the bill of lading, and loads it.
- Transit. We keep you updated along the way, and you can reach the driver or our office directly.
- Delivery. Inspect, sign, pay the balance, done.
Preparing your vehicle for transport
Wash the car so the pickup inspection is accurate — especially in winter when road grime hides scratches. Leave about a quarter tank of fuel. Remove toll tags, parking passes, and loose items from the cabin. Fold in mirrors, remove roof racks or bike carriers, and retract antennas. Photograph the car from all sides. Personal items up to about 100 pounds can ride in the trunk, but they aren't insured, so keep valuables with you. If the vehicle has a quirk — a tricky starter, an alarm, a manual choke on a classic — tell the driver.
Military, student, and collector shipping from Spokane
Fairchild Air Force Base generates steady PCS traffic, and we offer active-duty discounts and can work around report dates. Gonzaga, Whitworth, Eastern Washington University, and WSU in Pullman mean a surge of student car shipments every August and May; we coordinate with parents on the other end routinely. Spokane and North Idaho also have a strong collector-car community — if you've bought a classic at auction or are sending one to a restorer out of state, ask about enclosed transport and we'll match you with a carrier that handles collector vehicles regularly.
Visit or call our Spokane office
Evergreen Car Shipping's Spokane location is at 1020 N Washington St, Suite 333, Spokane, WA 99201 — just north of downtown and the Spokane River, minutes from I-90. Call (509) 581-4566 Monday through Saturday, or use the instant quote tool any time. We also have Washington offices in Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma.