Student car shipping for move in and move out.
Parents book on behalf of students, school ID gets 5 to 8 percent off, dorm pickup and delivery, August move in and May move out are peak.
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Student car shipping is its own thing.
College move in is August. Move out is May. Spring break is March. Internships are June. Your kid is at a school 1,500 miles away and you do not want them driving an old Civic across the country alone. Or you do not want to spend a long weekend driving with them and then flying back.
Whipshipper picks up the car from home and delivers it to the dorm, apartment, or campus garage. Parents book on behalf of their student. Student ID or enrollment letter unlocks a 5 to 8 percent discount on top of standard rates.
Peak windows are August move in and May move out. Book 3 to 6 weeks ahead for those windows because the lanes fill up. Off peak runs, mid semester, summer internship, all standard rates and faster availability.
Why families use Whipshipper for student cars
Built around how parents book for college kids.
5 to 8% student discount
School ID or enrollment letter at quote unlocks the discount. Applied automatically.
Parent books, student rides
Parent books and pays. Student just needs to be there for pickup or delivery, or send an adult representative.
Dorm or apartment delivery
We deliver to dorms with truck access, off campus apartments, parent house, or campus parking garage.
Flexible windows for school calendar
Book August move in 3 to 6 weeks ahead. May move out is similar. Mid semester runs are standard windows.
Live GPS for parents
Parents track the car on their dashboard. Student gets SMS too. Everyone stays in the loop.
Open transport is the call
Most student cars are 5 to 10 year old daily drivers. Open transport is the value play.
Drive or ship
Both are options. Here is when shipping wins.
Ship with Whipshipper
- Car door to door without anyone driving cross country
- $99 deposit locks the rate, balance on delivery
- Live GPS tracking for parents
- 5 to 8% student discount with ID
- Pickup or delivery while student is at orientation or finals
- No motel rooms, no gas receipts, no time off work
- No fatigue driving across the country
Drive the car
- Cost: gas, motels, food, time
- 1 to 4 days of driving each way
- Wear and tear on the car
- Often a parent flies back at full fare
- Risk of breakdown on an unfamiliar route
- Pressure to arrive on a tight schedule
- Can be a great road trip if you have the time
Student volume
Real volume from real college lanes.
Student auto transport tips
Six things that make the move easy on parents and students.
Book 3 to 6 weeks ahead
August and May lanes fill up. Earlier is better. Off peak is more flexible.
Use the student discount
School ID or enrollment letter at quote. 5 to 8% off automatically.
Parent books and pays
Parent books, pays the $99 deposit, student is the contact at pickup or delivery.
Plan pickup around finals or orientation
Schedule pickup or delivery for a window the student can be there, or send a parent or roommate.
Empty the car
Dorm gear, clothes, mini fridges, none of that goes in the car. They are not insured in transit.
Photo before pickup
Walk around with the student's phone. Photos protect both the family and the carrier.
How student shipping works
Four steps from quote to dorm delivery.
Parent gets a quote
Pickup at home, drop off at school address or dorm. Apply student ID for the discount.
$99 deposit locks the rate
Parent pays the deposit, balance on delivery, card, cash, or wire.
Pickup
Carrier picks up at home with parent or student present. 1 to 3 day window.
Dorm or apartment delivery
Driver calls 2 hours out, walks the car with the student, signs the BOL, done.
Student auto transport rates
Standard rates with 5 to 8 percent student discount applied at quote with school ID.
| Distance | Open Transport | Enclosed Transport | Transit Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 500 mi | $415 to $645 | $650 to $1,020 | 2 to 4 days |
| 500 to 1,000 mi | $645 to $920 | $1,020 to $1,390 | 3 to 5 days |
| 1,000 to 2,000 mi | $830 to $1,290 | $1,390 to $2,030 | 5 to 7 days |
| 2,000+ mi | $1,015 to $1,660 | $1,850 to $2,680 | 7 to 10 days |
Estimates only, your exact rate comes from the live carrier load board. Get an instant quote at the top of the page for real numbers.
What customers say
Verified shipments. Real names. Real routes.
“Shipped my daughter's Civic from Boston to UCLA for fall semester. Booked 4 weeks ahead, picked up at home, delivered to her off campus apartment. Easy.”
“May move out from UT Austin back to Atlanta. Student discount applied, my son was at finals during pickup, his roommate signed the BOL. No issues.”
“Summer internship in NYC, my daughter needed her car. Open transport, parent paid, student picked up at the apartment. Live GPS so I knew when it arrived.”
Frequently asked questions
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$99 deposit holds the carrier, balance on delivery.