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West Virginia ↔ Puerto Rico Car Shipping

Shipping a car from West Virginia to Puerto Rico, or bringing one from the island back to West Virginia? We pick up across West Virginia — Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown and Parkersburg — and truck it to our Philadelphia, PA port (about 450 miles from Charleston) for the weekly sailing to San Juan. Coming the other way, we collect it at the Port of San Juan and deliver it to your door in West Virginia.

Quick answer: Shipping a standard car between West Virginia and Puerto Rico is estimated at $1,095–$1,295, ocean freight included, and takes about 10–12 days in total. Vehicles sail from Philadelphia, PA to the Port of San Juan; southbound sailings leave Thursdays and northbound sailings leave San Juan on Mondays. A deposit at booking secures your space and the balance is due before delivery.

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Prices & transit

West Virginia ↔ Puerto Rico: Estimated Prices

Vehicle	West Virginia → San Juan (est.*)	San Juan → West Virginia (est.*)	Total transit
Sedan / compact	$1,095–$1,295	$1,095–$1,295	10–12 days
SUV / crossover	$1,195–$1,395	$1,195–$1,395	10–12 days
Pickup / van	$1,295–$1,595	$1,295–$1,595	10–12 days

*Estimated rates, not guaranteed. Rates change with the season, fuel, route demand and your vehicle. For your exact rate, call or text (800) 320-1050 or use the free quote form.

How it works

Both Directions, Step by Step

West Virginia → Puerto Rico

Get a quote and book online or by phone. A deposit secures your sailing.
We pick up your vehicle in West Virginia and truck it to Philadelphia, PA (about 450 miles from Charleston).
It sails to the Port of San Juan (southbound sailings leave Thursdays).
We email your arrival notice; you pay Puerto Rico's import tax (arbitrios) and pick it up in San Juan.

Checklist (PDF)

Puerto Rico → West Virginia

Book and gather Puerto Rico's export certificates (ACAA, Police, DTOP, Hacienda). Our checklist walks you through them.
Drop your vehicle at the Port of San Juan, clean, empty and with 1/4 tank or less.
It sails to Philadelphia, PA (northbound sailings leave San Juan on Mondays).
We truck it to your door in West Virginia. The balance is due before delivery.

Export checklist (PDF)

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Pickup & delivery in West Virginia

Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown and Parkersburg, and anywhere else in the state.

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Port & sailing

Nearest port: Philadelphia, PA, about 450 miles from Charleston. Sailings to San Juan leave Thursdays; from San Juan, Mondays. Schedule

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Island coverage

San Juan, Bayamón, Carolina, Guaynabo, Caguas, Trujillo Alto, Ponce, Mayagüez, Arecibo and every municipio in between. Bilingual agents on every call.

FAQ

West Virginia ↔ Puerto Rico: Questions & Answers

How much does it cost to ship a car from West Virginia to Puerto Rico?

A standard sedan is estimated at $1,095–$1,295, an SUV $1,195–$1,395 and a pickup or van $1,295–$1,595. That includes pickup in West Virginia, trucking to Philadelphia, PA, the ocean freight to San Juan and port handling. The same ranges apply from Puerto Rico to West Virginia.

How long does it take to ship a car between West Virginia and Puerto Rico?

About 10–12 days in total: pickup and trucking to Philadelphia, PA (about 450 miles from Charleston), the sailing to San Juan and port processing. See the weekly sailing schedule.

Can you ship a car from Puerto Rico to West Virginia?

Yes. You drop it off at the Port of San Juan with your export certificates, it sails to Philadelphia, PA on the Monday sailing, and we truck it to your door anywhere in West Virginia.

Which port is closest to West Virginia?

Philadelphia, PA, about 450 driving miles from Charleston. We truck your car there for you; you don't need to go to the port on the mainland.

What documents do I need?

To Puerto Rico: title, photo ID, and a lender letter if the car is financed. From Puerto Rico: registration, title or lender letter, and the ACAA, Police, DTOP and Hacienda certificates. Everything is on our resources page.