A Smarter Way to Move Vehicles and Parts—End to End.
Personalized service, on-time performance and damage-free delivery make BNSF an ideal supply chain partner.
Personalized service, on-time performance and damage-free delivery make BNSF an ideal supply chain partner.
Ship with a proven automotive rail partner
Meet your automotive rail experts
Our automotive specialists help you plan routing, manage capacity and keep vehicles moving on schedule.
Benefits
Automotive solutions built for performance
Shipping finished vehicles requires precision, protection and consistency. BNSF delivers with specialized equipment, proven performance and a network that moves vehicles from plant to port to dealer.
Scheduled service and reliable transit times reduce variability and keep your automotive supply chain running smoothly.
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Offerings
Pick the shipping method that fits your business
Intermodal
A flexible, cost-efficient way to move shipments long distances by rail and truck.
Individual railcar
Ideal for smaller shipments—get reliable service with equipment matched to your needs.
Machinery and oversized
Move oversized and heavy shipments with specialized equipment and expert coordination.
Tools and resources
Automotive shipping tools
Automotive shipping facilities
Locate auto ramps, distribution centers and terminals that handle your vehicle shipments.
Automotive shipping facilitiesNetwork maps
Explore routes and connections between plants, ports and distribution hubs.
Explore our networkFrequently asked questions
What types of automotive shipments does BNSF support?
BNSF moves finished vehicles and automotive parts, connecting manufacturing plants, distribution centers, ports and dealerships across North America.
Can BNSF support high-volume vehicle shipments?
Yes. BNSF’s high-capacity equipment and extensive rail network support large-scale vehicle distribution efficiently.
How do I get started with automotive shipping on BNSF?
Connect with a BNSF automotive expert to discuss your shipping needs, explore service options and build a solution for your supply chain.
What types of automotive shipments does BNSF support?
BNSF moves finished vehicles and automotive parts, connecting manufacturing plants, distribution centers, ports and dealerships across North America.
Can BNSF support high-volume vehicle shipments?
Yes. BNSF’s high-capacity equipment and extensive rail network support large-scale vehicle distribution efficiently.
How do I get started with automotive shipping on BNSF?
Connect with a BNSF automotive expert to discuss your shipping needs, explore service options and build a solution for your supply chain.
Automotive news
No takin’ it easy: BNSF enhancing capacity, efficiency at Winslow, Arizona
The sage-scaped mesas of central Arizona are vast, broken by shiny steel rails guiding BNSF trains – about 65 a day. One town here is Winslow, Arizona, located on our Southern Transcon line that connects California with Chicago and points beyond. Winslow has a busy railyard and crew-change point.