KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Ferry trips usually head south on Hwy 99 to Tsawwassen or north over the Oak St Bridge toward Horseshoe Bay.
- Interior and Alberta runs leave Bridgeport and head east through the Lower Mainland.
- Mountain routes have winter tire and chain rules from October 1, so winter trips are planned around them.
- The price is agreed before loading and does not change at delivery.
- Pickups from Tait driveways, River Drive parkades and Mitchell Island yards are all part of the job.
Which way does long distance hauling from Bridgeport go?
Bridgeport sits at the north end of Richmond, which makes it a handy starting point in three directions. Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast trips go by ferry. Trips to Kamloops, the Okanagan or further east go inland. Alberta runs keep going past the Rockies. Each one starts the same way: we pick up the vehicle, secure it on the deck and head for the right road out of town.
For ferry trips to the Tsawwassen terminal, the usual route is south on Hwy 99. Highway 17, the South Fraser Perimeter Road, connects the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal with Hwy 99 in Delta, so it is a direct run once we are out of Richmond. Trips to the Horseshoe Bay terminal head north over the Oak Street Bridge instead. If the car is coming off a flatbed tow in Bridgeport after a breakdown, we can often turn that same call into the longer trip.
| Destination | Usual way out of Bridgeport | What to plan for |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Island via Tsawwassen | South on Hwy 99, then Hwy 17 | A ferry sailing and someone to meet the truck |
| Sunshine Coast via Horseshoe Bay | North over the Oak St Bridge | A ferry sailing and city traffic on the way |
| Kamloops and the Okanagan | East through the Lower Mainland | Mountain passes and winter tire rules |
| Alberta | East, then over the Rockies | A longer trip and Alberta registration steps |
| A dealer or shop out of town | Depends on the address | Their receiving hours at drop-off |
Long distance hauling to the Interior and Alberta in winter
Trips east cross mountain passes, and the weather there is very different from Bridgeport. The province's commercial vehicle tire and chain rules say drivers must obey winter tire and chain signs from October 1 to April 30, and that commercial drivers travelling outside Greater Vancouver in winter must carry chains. We build that into the plan for any trip between those dates, and we will tell you if a road report changes the timing.
If a pass closes, we wait it out rather than push through. Your vehicle stays secured on the deck and we keep you updated. For an electric car going to the Interior, we load it the same way as our Tesla towing in Bridgeport, with tow mode set before it goes on the flatbed.
Picking up for long distance hauling in Bridgeport
Where the trip starts matters as much as where it ends. A car in a Tait driveway on McKessock Place or Davies Place is easy to load. A car in a low River Drive parkade may first need our underground towing in Bridgeport setup to get it up to street level before it goes on the flatbed for the long drive.
Business owners in the north-east industrial area sometimes need a work van or pickup moved to another branch out of town. We collect from the yard on Van Horne Way or River Rd and carry it on the deck so it arrives without extra kilometres. Tell us the gate hours and who will hand over the keys.
- Pickup address, including parkade level or yard gate details
- Drop-off address and the name and number of the person meeting the truck
- Year, make and model, and whether the vehicle runs
- Any fixed dates, such as a ferry booking or a moving day
How the price for long distance hauling from Bridgeport is agreed
We do not quote a figure on this page because every trip is different. We look at the full route, any ferry crossing, the vehicle and the pickup access, then give you one price before loading. That price is what you pay at delivery. If you are also moving a bike, ask about motorcycle towing from Bridgeport on the same trip, and we will tell you whether it fits. Local jobs stay simple too; our main Bridgeport towing page covers everyday tows around the neighbourhood.
Inside Bridgeport, each pocket brings its own kind of call, so we also cover long distance hauling in Tait, where the 1940s streets mean driveways and kerbside pickups, long distance hauling on River Drive for the condo parkades along the North Arm, long distance hauling on Mitchell Island with its single way on and off at the Knight Street Bridge, and long distance hauling on Number 5 Road for the warehouse and business-park lots north of Bridgeport Rd.
Long distance trips that start in Bridgeport
Some long trips begin with a purchase. Someone might buy a parts car or a project from a seller on Mitchell Island, where the only way on and off is at the Knight Street Bridge, and need it taken home to the Interior. We time the island pickup around bridge traffic and head out once the car is secured.
Others start with a move. A family leaving a Tait townhouse for Kelowna or Calgary might drive one car and send the second one with us. A River Drive condo owner heading to the Island might send a car ahead rather than book their own sailing. For a car that is not ready to drive, a quick car battery boost in Bridgeport does not matter to us, because it rides on the deck either way.
Questions drivers ask
Can you haul my car from Bridgeport to Vancouver Island?
Yes. We plan the sailing into the trip and head south on Hwy 99 toward Tsawwassen, or north toward Horseshoe Bay, depending on where you are going. See the service guide for how to prepare the car.
Do you haul to Alberta in winter?
Yes, with the route and timing planned around the winter tire and chain rules on the mountain passes. If a highway closes, we wait for it to reopen and keep you posted.
Can you pick up from a condo parkade on River Drive?
Usually, yes. Tell us the building, level and clearance. If the parkade is low, we bring the car up first, then load it on the flatbed for the long trip.
Does the vehicle need to run?
No. Non-running vehicles are winched onto the deck. That includes cars bought on Mitchell Island as parts or project cars, and work vans that broke down on a job. Our light duty towing in Bridgeport covers the short version of the same job.
When do I pay for long distance hauling?
The price is agreed before loading and is the price at delivery. We confirm how you would like to pay when we quote.