Norfolk Naval Station Auto Transport — PCS Vehicle Shipping

Popular PCS Lanes from Norfolk Naval Station

The lanes below are the most active PCS routes we run out of Hampton Roads. Prices are real averages for standard sedans and SUVs in operable condition. Full-size trucks and three-row SUVs run 10–15% higher. Military discount applied at booking — call (469) 942-5444 or quote online.

Route	Distance	Avg Open Rate	Transit
Norfolk → NB San Diego (CA)	~2,675 mi	$1,225–$1,450	8–12 days
Norfolk → JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam (port: Long Beach)	~2,675 mi to port	$1,225–$1,450	8–12 days to port
Norfolk → Yokosuka (port: Long Beach/Tacoma)	~2,675 mi to port	$1,225–$1,450	8–12 days to port
Norfolk → JB Charleston (SC)	~480 mi	$625–$775	2–4 days
Norfolk → NS Mayport (FL)	~625 mi	$675–$825	3–5 days
Norfolk → NB Kitsap-Bangor (WA)	~2,825 mi	$1,275–$1,475	9–12 days
Norfolk → Naples / Rota (Baltimore VPC)	~225 mi	$475–$575	1–3 days

Hampton Roads is one of the highest-density auto-transport origins on the East Coast, so outbound spot pricing tends to be favorable. Inbound (toward Norfolk) lanes from the West Coast can run 5–10% higher in summer.

PCS Timing Strategy for Norfolk

Navy PCS volume peaks May through August, but the Norfolk dynamic is different from Big-Army bases — ship homeport shifts, carrier deployment cycles, and Yard Period transitions create off-cycle spikes. If your orders coincide with a major homeport change or a deployment turn-over, expect the local market to tighten.

• 4+ weeks out: Best pricing on cross-country lanes (Norfolk ↔ San Diego). Recommended for any move during May–August or during major fleet movements.
• 2–3 weeks out: Most Norfolk PCS shipments book here. Solid availability on East Coast lanes year-round.
• Inside 7 days: Possible on regional lanes (VA, NC, MD). Cross-country expedites add 25–40% premium.
• OCONUS PCS: Baltimore VPC is short-haul (~225 mi) for Europe-bound POVs. Long Beach VPC is the West Coast option for Pacific.
• Sea-tour to shore-tour transitions: If your spouse and kids are PCS-ing while you're underway, schedule pickup as soon as orders are confirmed. Bold can deliver to a relative's address or new station even if you're at sea.

Gate Access at Norfolk Naval Station

You don't need a base pass to ship a vehicle with Bold — most pickups happen off-base. For on-base family housing pickups:

• Gate 5 (Hampton Boulevard) is the primary visitor entry, with the Pass and ID office co-located.
• Gate 3 (Admiral Taussig Boulevard) handles additional flow.
• Carrier drivers without DoD credentials are sponsored or routed through Pass and ID. Most Bold carriers prefer off-base pickup at a commercial cross-street to avoid long gate processing.
• Off-base pickup zones we use most: Hampton Boulevard / Granby Street commercial corridors, Virginia Beach Walmart on Independence Blvd, MacArthur Center area, Chesapeake Square, Portsmouth I-264 access points.

For on-base pickups in family housing areas, your coordinator handles sponsor sign-in before dispatch.

Vehicle Processing Center (VPC) Handoff for OCONUS PCS

Norfolk-area sailors PCS-ing OCONUS ship POVs through the DoD's Vehicle Processing Center network (currently IAL). Closest VPCs:

• Baltimore, MD — Europe and Mediterranean POVs (Naples, Rota, Souda Bay, Bahrain). About 225 mi from Norfolk — easily a 1-day haul.
• Long Beach, CA — Pacific destinations (Yokosuka, Sasebo, Pearl Harbor)
• Tacoma, WA — secondary Pacific option for some routes

What Bold handles vs. what TMO handles:

• What TMO/VPC handles: Free POV ocean shipment from U.S. port to your overseas duty station.
• What Bold handles: The CONUS leg from Hampton Roads to the VPC if you can't drive it yourself, or the second-vehicle shipment to a stateside storage destination.
• Second vehicle: The DoD covers one POV. A second car ships via Bold to a relative's address or storage destination.
• Returning OCONUS to CONUS: When your POV lands back at a U.S. VPC, Bold picks up at the port and delivers anywhere in the lower 48.

Real PCS Scenarios from Norfolk

Bicoastal PCS to Naval Base San Diego

The flagship Navy PCS lane — sailors transferring between Atlantic and Pacific Fleets. About 2,675 miles, 8–12 days transit, $1,225–$1,450 with the military discount. We pick up in Hampton Roads, you fly out, and we deliver to San Diego, Coronado, or El Cajon.

Pearl Harbor / Yokosuka via Long Beach VPC

Hawaii-bound and Japan-bound POVs both run through Long Beach VPC. Bold's Norfolk → Long Beach lane is $1,225–$1,450. Schedule the VPC turn-in 5–7 business days after expected delivery.

Mediterranean PCS via Baltimore VPC

Naples, Rota, Souda Bay, Bahrain — Europe and Med POVs route through Baltimore. Norfolk → Baltimore is short, $475–$575, with 1–3 day transit. Fast turn at the VPC means your POV is on the boat quickly.

Sea-Tour to Shore-Tour Transition

You're rotating off a ship and PCS-ing to a shore command (NPS Monterey, Defense Information School, instructor billet). Bold handles the move while you're underway — your spouse signs the BOL on pickup or delivery, or we coordinate with a designated POC.

EAS / Retirement in Hampton Roads

Many sailors separate or retire and stay in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, or the Outer Banks. Local moves run regional pricing — same-day or next-day pickup possible.

Bold's Military Discount Applies on Every Order

Every Bold shipment for active duty, veterans, reservists, National Guard, or dependents includes our military discount. No promo code needed — mention your branch and status at booking. Stacks with multi-vehicle pricing.

For pricing on standard open carrier or enclosed transport, those rates apply with the military discount layered on top.

What to Expect — Pickup and Delivery

Driver calls 24 hours ahead with a 2-hour pickup window, again 30–60 minutes before arrival. Wash vehicle, reduce fuel to a quarter tank, remove personal items above trunk-floor level, have keys and photo ID ready.

Inspection in front of you — driver completes a Bill of Lading (BOL), marks pre-existing damage, takes photos. Sign the BOL. Take your own timestamped photos.

At delivery, walk the vehicle with the driver, compare to the BOL, sign. Note any discrepancy before signing. Carrier balance is paid on delivery in cash, certified check, or money order. If you're underway during delivery, your designated POC signs on your behalf — set this up at booking.