Armored & Diplomatic Transportation

Armored Car Service in Washington DC, New York & Nationwide

Discreet armored SUVs and sedans with security-trained chauffeurs, available to every client who needs them: embassies, UN delegations, executives, families and special assignments, wherever you travel.

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  • B4–B7 protectionCertified armored vehicles
  • Security-trained chauffeursVetted and background-checked
  • Confidential bookingNDA available on request
  • DC, NYC & nationwide24/7 dispatch, any city
Secure Ground Transportation

Secure ground transportation, wherever your mission takes you

Armored transportation isn't only for heads of state. 3M Limo provides armored vehicles and specially trained chauffeurs to anyone whose safety, privacy and schedule can't be left to chance. Our clients include ambassadors and UN delegates, corporate executives, public figures, families and private clients with a specific concern.

Our armored fleet looks like any executive SUV or sedan on the road. That's the point. Protection is built in, not advertised. Each armored assignment is planned in advance: route, timing, pickup and drop-off points, and backup options. It is handled by a small team, and nothing about your movement is shared beyond the people who need to know.

We've served Washington DC for over 15 years from our base in Ashburn, minutes from Dulles International. Today we run armored assignments in DC, in New York for UN visits and the General Assembly, and anywhere in the country on request. One armored vehicle for an airport arrival or a coordinated multi-city movement: every assignment is planned with the same discipline.

Who We Serve

Armored service for every client and every mission

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Embassies & diplomatic missions

Ambassador movements, visiting ministers and consular staff.

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Official delegations & state visits

Multi-vehicle support for arrivals, summits and meetings at federal buildings.

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UN visits & General Assembly

Secure transport for delegations attending the United Nations in New York, the World Bank, IMF and other international bodies.

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Corporate executives

CEOs, board members and executives traveling with elevated risk profiles.

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Private clients & families

Public figures, entertainers, families and anyone with a security concern. No title required to book.

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Special assignments

Court appearances, high-value transfers, events and protective details. We work alongside your security team and follow its lead.

Protection Levels

Understanding armor protection levels

Armored vehicles are rated against international ballistic standards, such as the European CEN 1063 / EN 1522 scale. A higher level means protection against more powerful threats, along with more weight, cost and specialized handling. We'll recommend the right level for your threat assessment, or follow your security team's specification.

B6 Level 6 · Most requested
Protects against
High-velocity rifle rounds
Typical use
Diplomatic movements and elevated-risk clients
Typical glass
About 38–42 mm multi-layer ballistic glass
Feels like
The balance most embassies choose: strong protection, still discreet
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Protection ratings describe the armored cabin; no vehicle makes passengers invulnerable. Armoring specifications are certified by each vehicle's armoring manufacturer.

Our Armored Fleet

Protection that blends into DC traffic

Every armored vehicle in our fleet is a late-model executive model, chosen to blend in with standard traffic, whether on Embassy Row in DC or on First Avenue outside UN Headquarters.

Armored Mercedes-Maybach sedan, 3M Limo Washington DC

Armored Mercedes-Maybach

Up to 3 passengersB4–B7

The flagship armored sedan for heads of mission, ministers and executive arrivals.

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Armored Cadillac Escalade SUV, 3M Limo Washington DC

Armored Cadillac Escalade

Up to 6 passengersB6

Principal vehicle for diplomatic and VIP movements, with room for a protection officer.

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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter executive van for delegation staff

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Up to 14 passengersSupport vehicle

Moves staff, luggage and delegation members alongside the armored principal vehicle, all in one coordinated plan.

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In the Field

A look at our armored fleet and chauffeurs at work in Washington DC, New York and beyond.

Principal vehicleLow-profile SUVs that blend in
Executive cabinLate-model, inspected vehicles
Night movementsDiscreet, around the clock
New YorkUN visits and General Assembly
Washington DCCapitol Hill and federal buildings
DetailsExecutive sedans for VIP arrivals
How It Works

How a secure booking works

  1. Book or call

    Reserve on our booking page or call 24/7 dispatch at (718) 255-5379. A senior coordinator then calls you to confirm the details privately, usually within the hour.

  2. Requirements briefing

    We confirm passengers, dates, protection level and your security team's requirements. We can sign your NDA first.

  3. Route & timing plan

    Primary and alternate routes, pickup and drop-off points, and access at airports, FBOs and federal buildings.

  4. Vehicle & chauffeur

    A vetted, security-trained chauffeur and an inspected vehicle are assigned. Details stay with the assignment team.

  5. Day-of execution

    One dispatcher stays in contact with your team throughout, ready to adjust in real time.

Why 3M Limo

Why clients choose 3M Limo for armored transport

Fifteen years in the capital region, a fleet that doesn't draw attention, and a team that treats your schedule and privacy as part of the job.

  • Discretion first

    Every chauffeur and coordinator works under a confidentiality agreement. Passenger names and itineraries are never stored on shared systems.

  • Security-trained chauffeurs

    Our armored-vehicle chauffeurs are background-checked and trained in secure and defensive driving and route planning.

  • Local knowledge

    Fifteen years of driving DC means our chauffeurs know the checkpoints, motorcade routes, road closures and federal facility procedures.

  • Full-fleet support

    Armored principal vehicles and standard SUVs and Sprinters for staff can be booked under one coordinated plan.

  • 24/7 readiness

    Diplomatic schedules change by the hour, and our dispatch never closes.

Coverage

Washington DC, New York and wherever you travel

Our armored fleet is based in the capital region, with dedicated coverage in New York for UN visits and the General Assembly. We plan assignments in other US cities on request.

Secure corridorDC ⇄ New York · about 225 mi
  • Primary route
  • Pre-planned alternate
  • Airport & FBO spurs
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Washington DC

Home base. Embassy Row, Capitol Hill, the State Department and federal facilities, with chauffeurs who know the checkpoints.

Base of operations
  • Route surveyed before every assignment
  • Alternate routes and safe stops planned in advance
  • 24/7 dispatch follows the vehicle end to end

Washington DC region

  • Embassy Row & Capitol Hill
  • White House, State Dept. & Pentagon area
  • Northern Virginia & Maryland
  • IAD, DCA, BWI & private FBOs

New York City

  • UN Headquarters & General Assembly week
  • Consulates & permanent missions
  • Midtown & Lower Manhattan
  • JFK, LaGuardia, Newark & Teterboro

Nationwide

  • Multi-city delegation tours
  • DC ⇄ New York secure transfers
  • Conferences & summits in any US city
  • Advance planning for new locations

Special services

  • Official & state visits
  • Court appearances & legal matters
  • Events, galas & red carpets
  • Protective detail support
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FAQ

Armored car service FAQs

Can't find your answer? Our coordinators handle every inquiry in confidence.

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What armor protection levels do you offer?
Our armored fleet covers protection levels from B4 to B7. We recommend a level based on your risk assessment and itinerary, or follow your security team's specification.
Who can book your armored car service?
Anyone. Our armored service is available to every client, not only governments. We regularly serve embassies, UN delegations, government contractors, corporate executives, public figures, families and private clients with a security concern.
Are your chauffeurs trained for armored vehicles?
Yes. Armored vehicles handle differently because of their weight. Our chauffeurs on these assignments are background-checked and trained in secure and defensive driving. They can work alongside your protective detail.
How do you keep our bookings confidential?
Once you book, a small team confirms the sensitive details privately by phone. Passenger names, routes and schedules go only to the assigned chauffeur and coordinator, and all staff work under confidentiality agreements. We're happy to sign your NDA.
Do you provide armored cars in New York and other cities?
Yes. Besides Washington DC, we provide armored vehicles in New York City for UN visits, the General Assembly, consulates and permanent missions, with pickups at JFK, LaGuardia, Newark and Teterboro. We also plan armored assignments in other US cities on request.
Can you pick up at the airport or a private jet terminal?
Yes. We provide armored pickups at Dulles, Reagan National and BWI in the DC area, and at JFK, LaGuardia, Newark and Teterboro in New York, including private FBO terminals. Where airport rules allow, we coordinate planeside or curbside access in advance.
Can you provide multiple vehicles for an official visit or motorcade?
Yes. We can supply armored principal vehicles, follow vehicles, and standard SUVs and Sprinters for staff and luggage. One dispatcher coordinates them all with your security team.
How far in advance should we book an armored vehicle?
Book as early as possible, ideally 48–72 hours ahead, so we can plan routes and assign the right vehicle and chauffeur. Our dispatch runs 24/7, so call us for short-notice requests and we'll confirm availability right away.
How much does an armored car service cost in DC?
Pricing depends on the vehicle, protection level, hours and number of vehicles, so we quote each assignment individually. Contact our team for a confidential quote.

Armored transport in DC, New York or anywhere

Tell us what you need, and a senior coordinator will respond discreetly with a plan and quote. All inquiries are handled in strict confidence.

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