Oregon is a state located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Home to a population of over four million residents, Oregon ranks as the 27th-largest state in the U.S. by population. This makes finding Oregon auto transport services a bit easier, at least from a customers’ point of view.
There are several positives when shipping to or from Oregon aside from its population, too. For one, it sits just north of California, one of the most popular states to ship a car from or to. It is also home to Portland, Oregon, one of the most popular cities in the northwest to ship from or to. But there’s a lot to know about Oregon auto shipping services, so keep reading to learn more.
A bit about Oregon auto transport services
As mentioned, the most popular shipping location in Oregon is easily Portland. Well, the Portland metropolitan area in general, which also includes parts of southern Washington State. Portland is easily the largest city in the state and the most easily accessible. Not only that, but several of Oregon’s largest cities sit close to Portland, which allows carriers easy access to multiple high-profile areas. As such, prices tend to be lower into and out of the Portland metro area.
A big part of this is the fact that the entire metro area is accessible via two major interstate highways. The first is Interstate 5, a major north-south interstate highway that runs from Seattle to San Diego. And it cuts right through Portland.
This makes it so much easier for carriers to go from one major city to the next along the west coast. And the other major interstate through Oregon is I-84, which also goes right through Portland. I-84 doesn’t see as much traffic as I-5, but it’s definitely a prominent shipping route for many carriers. This too should help keep prices lower and wait times lower too.
A bit about rural Oregon auto transport services
One of the main issues with Oregon auto shipping is when you’re shipping to areas that aren’t accessible via major interstates. And there are quite a few areas of Oregon that are only accessible via state highways or surface streets. These are areas that are going to be more expensive to ship to because they’re definitely out of the way.
And out of the way areas are a problem for carriers because they’re more expensive for them to get to. If an area isn’t along a major interstate, chances are it’s not all that popular among customers. This means lower demand, which carriers will see and thus try to avoid. They want to travel to and from major cities because it’s where the majority of their customers are.
So if they do ship to a rural area, they’re going to have to charge more to get to or from there, lest they end up losing money on the shipment. Keep this in mind and make sure to speak to an agent if your route is a rural one. They can give advice to help you save time and possibly money on your shipment.
Interested in Oregon auto transport?
Are you looking to ship a vehicle to or from the state of Oregon? If so, you should take a minute to fill out our free online auto transport quote request form. It’s completely free and will get you a free quote to ship your vehicle right away. We work with only top-rated auto shippers so you can rest easy from booking to delivery.
You can also contact one of our representatives any time at 800-930-7417. They can answer questions, give you a free quote, give you advice on shipping your vehicle, and even place a reservation to ship, all over the phone. So whether you use our quote form or give us a call, find out what American Auto Shipping can do for you.
Helpful Links About the State of Oregon
- State of Oregon Official Website
- Oregon on Wikipedia
- Oregon State Legislature
- USDA State Facts About Oregon
- Oregon Historical Society
List of Cities in Oregon by Metropolitan Area
Portland Metropolitan Area
Portland | Beaverton | Gresham | Hillsboro
Salem Metropolitan Area
Eugene Metropolitan Area
Albany Metropolitan Area
Albany | Corvallis | Lebanon
Bend Metropolitan Area
Bend | Prineville
Miscellaneous Cities
La Grande
Since 2007 Dave has written all the content and blogs for American Auto Shipping and during this time added the duties of customer support and transport logistics.
He currently resides in Washington with his three kids and their mom and cat. A fan of Marvel movies and good stories, when not shipping cars Dave can be found working on his novel, enjoying a good book or playing some tournament HALO.
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