Maine is a state located in the far northeast corner of the United States, in the New England region. It is home to over 1.3 million residents, making it one of the smaller states by population in the country. This can make Maine auto transport services harder to find and book.
But it’s not just the state’s low population that does this; its geographical isolation does as well. This can be problematic for people looking to ship to or from the area. But don’t worry – not all is lost! Maine may not be popular among carriers, but it does see traffic, notably to and from its largest cities.
About Maine car shipping services
Most car shippers that run routes into and out of Maine like to stop in Portland. Augusta and Bangor also see some traffic, but if a carrier doesn’t have to go so far north, they typically won’t. There’s nowhere else to go from Maine but back the way they came for carriers, after all, so it’s pretty expensive to get there.
Typically, during the winter months is when Maine is the least popular. The state is known for its snow and ice and overall bad winter weather, after all. This tends to increase prices to or from the area. In the winter months, I-95 – the main interstate through Maine – sees a fair bit of traffic.
However, I-95 tends to see traffic south of New York State, due to the snowbirds. This can help temper prices for Maine auto transport services, though you’d likely want to speak to an agent about it.
About rural Maine car transport services
Note that much of the state of Maine is rural in complexion. Its largest city, Portland, is only home to 68,000 people. This means that its smaller towns and cities are home to even less.
As a result, those tend to see less demand from customers. As few carriers like to go to Maine’s largest cities, they’ll need some serious coaxing to get to the smaller, out of the way towns. Typically, anything along I-95 is a good bet for (relatively) cheap car transport services.
If you’re shipping to or from a town that doesn’t sit along the interstate, make sure to speak to an agent about alternative pickup and delivery areas. This can make a world of difference in terms of prices and also carrier interest.
This is also a good idea if you’re shipping on a budget, or if you’re pressed for time. An agent can give you good alternative pickup and delivery locations that could help entice carriers to get your car shipped when you need it.
Interested in Maine auto shipping services?
If Maine is somewhere you’re looking to ship a car from or to, fill out our free car shipping quote request form. Our form has information on every ZIP code in Maine, so as long as you’re shipping to a real place, we can get you a free quote to ship there. We work only with top-rated carrier companies as well so you’ll always be in good hands. If you have questions or concerns, you can also contact us any time at 800-930-7417.
Helpful Links for the state of Maine
- State of Maine Official Website
- Maine on Wikipedia
- Maine Office of Tourism
- Guide to Maine from the Library of Congress
- Maine Quick Facts from the U.S. Census Bureau
Maine Auto Transport Services by Metropolitan Area
Portland Metropolitan Area
Portland | South Portland
Lewiston Metropolitan Area
Lewiston | Auburn
Bangor Metropolitan Area
Augusta Metropolitan Area
Augusta
Miscellaneous Cities
Houlton
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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