Georgia car shipping
Car Shipping in Georgia
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$0.35–$1.89 per mile
Open transport rate
1–2 days
Avg. transit time
$240 – $660
Within Georgia
$0.45–$3.02 per mile
Enclosed transport rate
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Georgia shipping rates
Published figures for a standard car, by estimated distance.
- Open transport
- $0.35–$1.89 per mile
- Enclosed transport
- $0.45–$3.02 per mile
- Within Georgia
- $240 – $660
- Georgia to California
- $915 – $4,670
- Georgia to South Carolina
- $240 – $660
- Georgia to Texas
- $785 – $2,115
Prices move with the season
No source publishes monthly prices by state, so this is what the studies say about timing.
Summer moving season and the holidays tighten truck space, while mid-January to February is usually the quietest stretch of the year.
Direct Connect Auto Transport reports 2026 versus 2025 running 3% to 8% higher.
Published price adjustments
- Pickup truckPickups cost about 38% more to ship than standard cars.Source: Move.org
- SUVAt 500 miles, an SUV averaged $743 against $696 for a car.Source: Move.org
- Non-running vehicleAdd $150 to $300 for a vehicle that does not run.Source: Direct Connect Auto Transport
Why ship your car in Georgia?
Two things make Georgia unusual, and they pull in opposite directions. Atlanta is the crossroads where three interstates meet, so trucks are plentiful and a pickup is easy to arrange. And Brunswick, on the coast, is the busiest automotive port in the United States — which means a large share of the cars moving through this state are not being shipped for households at all, but trucked to and from a dock.
- Atlanta is where I-75, I-85 and I-20 meet, so carrier supply is good
- Brunswick is the nation's number one Ro/Ro gateway for autos
- Georgia Ports moved over 871,000 vehicles in its 2025 financial year
- A coastal drop near Brunswick may be a port run rather than a door delivery
- Severe storms dominate the state's billion-dollar disasters
Flexible pickup dates and a nearby meeting point usually get you a lower price.
Good to know in Georgia
The things that actually move a pickup date here.
The busiest auto port in the country is in Georgia
Colonel's Island at the Port of Brunswick is, in the Georgia Ports Authority's own words, the nation's largest automotive port and the busiest US gateway for Ro/Ro cargo, named the number one Ro/Ro gateway two years running. It moved more than 871,000 units of autos in the 2025 financial year. For a household shipment this matters in one practical way: a quote to or from the Brunswick area may be priced as a port run, and it is worth asking whether your car is going to a door or to a terminal.
Atlanta is why a Georgia pickup is usually easy to book
I-75, I-85 and I-20 meet in Atlanta, and I-285 rings it, so carriers running the Southeast pass through constantly rather than making a special trip. That supply is the reason pickup windows in metro Atlanta tend to be shorter than in states of comparable size. The trade is the traffic itself: a driver crossing the perimeter at the wrong hour loses time he has to make up somewhere, which is why an early-morning collection is easier to get than an afternoon one.
Storms rather than hurricanes are what move a Georgia date
Georgia sits far enough inland that the coast takes the tropical weather while the rest of the state gets severe storms, and NOAA's billion-dollar disaster record for the state reflects that split. For a shipment it means the seasonal caution that matters near Savannah and Brunswick between June and November is not the same one that matters in Atlanta or Augusta, where a spring storm line is the likelier cause of a lost day.
Sources: Georgia Ports Authority: Colonel's Island Terminal, Georgia Ports Authority: Brunswick, nation's busiest auto terminal, NOAA NCEI: billion-dollar disasters, Georgia summary
Popular routes from Georgia
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Shipping services in Georgia
Car shipping companies serving Georgia
Researched companies ordered by Trustpilot rating, adjusted for review count. Not ranked by state data.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to ship a car to or from Georgia?
Car shipping is routine when you use a licensed, insured company. Check the company's USDOT or MC number, confirm its insurance, and record your car's condition at pickup.
How to ship a carHow do I choose a trustworthy car shipping company in Georgia?
Look up the company's USDOT or MC number, compare several quotes, read recent reviews, and avoid companies that ask for a large deposit before a carrier is assigned.
Avoid car shipping scamsShould I choose open or enclosed transport in Georgia?
Open transport suits most cars and is the cheapest option. Enclosed transport is worth considering for luxury, classic or exotic cars, or when the car will travel through harsh weather.
Open vs. enclosed shipping
How much does it cost to ship a car from Georgia?
Published figures put open transport from Georgia at about $240 – $660 to South Carolina and $915 – $4,950 to Washington. Enclosed transport runs 30–60% higher in the same studies. Distance, vehicle size, season and pickup location change the price.
Car shipping cost guideHow much does car shipping cost per mile in Georgia?
Published figures for longer Georgia routes run about $0.35–$1.89 per mile for open transport and $0.45–$3.02 per mile for enclosed. Short trips cost more per mile than long ones.
Car shipping cost per mileHow much does it cost to ship a car within Georgia?
Published figures put an in-state move of about 170 miles, such as Atlanta to Augusta, at $240 – $660 on an open carrier.
Georgia car shipping guide
Everything to know about shipping a car to or from Georgia: costs, routes, preparation and what to expect.
- How prices are set and how to compare quotes
- Choosing open or enclosed transport
- Getting your car ready for pickup
Where these figures come from
Published industry studies, not Haulwide shipments. Checked Sep 16, 2026.
- SGT Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
Published Sep 9, 2026. 30 months of the company's own shipping data (January 2024 to June 2026) across all 50 states and 1,581 state-to-state lanes, limited to completed single-vehicle open transport deliveries and mix-adjusted for distance.
- Move.org(opens in a new tab)
Published Mar 4, 2026. Nearly 800 broker quotes analyzed, priced for a running 2025 Toyota Camry with a one-week lead time using October 2025 quotes.
- Kelley Blue Book(opens in a new tab)
Published Jan 12, 2026. Quotes requested from eight transport companies for a 2025 Honda Accord on three routes from Orlando, on standard open carriers.
- Direct Connect Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
No publication date given. The company's own carrier data for an operable sedan on open transport; the page states no publication date.
- RoadRunner Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
Published Sep 1, 2026. The company's completed shipment history, which it describes as over 1 million vehicles delivered across 30+ years, updated September 2026. Its nationwide average is $1,215 at a median distance of 987 miles and a median $1.23 per mile.
The sources disagree, so figures are shown as the span across them rather than a single price. Pricing methodology
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