Augusta, GA car shipping
Car Shipping in Augusta, GA
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$240 – $1,870
Typical price
Sedan, open transport
1–4 days
Transit time
Most major cities
Los Angeles, Charleston
Top destinations
$240 – $660
Trips within Georgia
Published range for an in-state trip
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About car shipping in Augusta
Augusta sits on I-20 at the South Carolina line, halfway between Atlanta and Columbia, which makes it an easy stop for carriers running the corridor. Two things set it apart: Fort Gordon, home of the Army's Cyber Center of Excellence, which keeps military moves flowing all year, and Masters week in April, when the roads around Augusta National are managed by a citywide traffic plan.
- I-20 runs straight through, with Atlanta about 150 miles west
- Fort Gordon brings military moves through the city every summer
- Masters week in April brings closures on Washington Road and the I-20 exit
- North Augusta, across the river, is a separate South Carolina market
- Main highways
- I-20, I-520, US-1
- Typical transit
- 1–4 days
- In-state trips
- $240 – $660
Car shipping rates from Augusta
Estimated from published industry figures for a standard car. Your quote depends on season, vehicle and exact addresses.
| Destination | Distance | Open transport | Enclosed transport | Transit time | Route page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,490 mi | $920 – $4,705 | $1,200 – $7,530 | 5–10 days | Georgia to California |
| Charleston, SC | 150 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Georgia to South Carolina |
| Houston, TX | 990 mi | $725 – $1,870 | $925 – $2,995 | 2–4 days | Georgia to Texas |
| Jacksonville, FL | 260 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Georgia to Florida |
| Birmingham, AL | 330 mi | $265 – $725 | $320 – $1,160 | 1–2 days | Georgia to Alabama |
| New York City, NY | 800 mi | $585 – $1,510 | $750 – $2,420 | 2–4 days | Georgia to New York |
Prices move with the season
No source publishes monthly prices by city, 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
Transit times from Augusta
Typical days on the road after pickup.
- Charleston, SC · 150 mi1–2 days
- Charlotte, NC · 170 mi1–2 days
- Jacksonville, FL · 260 mi1–2 days
- Birmingham, AL · 330 mi1–2 days
- Nashville, TN · 400 mi1–2 days
- Chicago, IL · 790 mi2–4 days
- New York City, NY · 800 mi2–4 days
Popular routes from Augusta
Car shipping companies serving Augusta
Researched companies ordered by Trustpilot rating, adjusted for review count. Not ranked by city data.
Pickup areas around Augusta
Where trucks reach easily, and where a meeting point helps.
- Evans and Columbia CountyNewer subdivisions with good access to I-20. Door pickup usually works.
- Washington Road corridorEasy most of the year. Masters week is the exception.
- Downtown and SummervilleOlder streets and tree cover. Expect to meet on a main road.
- Gordon Highway corridorCommercial lots along a wide road that carriers can reach from I-520.
Good to know in Augusta
- Fort Gordon has changed names twice since 2023The post was renamed Fort Eisenhower in 2023 and renamed Fort Gordon in September 2025, this time for Medal of Honor recipient Master Sgt. Gary Gordon, so orders and paperwork may carry either name. It is home to Army Cyber Command and the Signal Corps, and reassignments bring military moves through the city every summer.
- Book around Masters weekDuring the Masters, Augusta runs a traffic plan that closes the eastbound I-20 exit to Washington Road in the mornings and restricts turns and lanes around Augusta National. A pickup near Washington Road that week should be moved or met somewhere else.
- Across the river is another stateNorth Augusta and Aiken County sit on the South Carolina side of the Savannah River. A car picked up there and delivered in Georgia is still an interstate move, and the registration and title steps that follow depend on which side of the river the owner lives on.
- I-520 loops into South CarolinaI-520 runs around the south and east of Augusta as the Bobby Jones Expressway, then crosses the Savannah River and continues as the Palmetto Parkway in South Carolina. Carriers use it to skip the city streets, so a pickup near the loop is easier to fit into a run than one in the middle of town.
- Moving to AugustaIf you're moving from another state, you'll generally need to register your vehicle in Georgia. Check Georgia's motor vehicle agency for deadlines and inspection rules.
Sources: Army Times: Fort Gordon's new namesake, Fort Gordon (Wikipedia), Interstate 520 (Wikipedia), WRDW: Augusta's Masters week traffic changes
Other Georgia cities
Starting prices on popular routes.
Helpful guides for Augusta
Why ship from Augusta?
- Carriers already serving Georgia
- Door-to-door pickup where trucks can reach
- Open and enclosed transport options
- Published price ranges you can compare before booking
- Common for relocations, students, military moves and car purchases
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Augusta?
Published figures put a standard car on an open carrier at about $240 – $1,870 from Augusta to other major cities, depending on distance, season and vehicle. Shorter trips, such as to Charleston, run about $240 – $660.
Car shipping cost calculatorHow long does it take to ship a car from Augusta?
About 1–2 days to Charleston and 5–10 days to Los Angeles, plus the pickup window before the car is loaded.
How long car shipping takesCan the truck pick up at my home in Augusta?
Often, yes. On narrow, busy or restricted streets, the driver may ask to meet at a nearby open lot where a full-size carrier can load safely.
Door-to-door car shipping
Should I ship open or enclosed from Augusta?
Open transport suits most everyday cars and costs less. Consider enclosed for luxury, classic or exotic cars, or anything with fresh paint.
Open vs. enclosed shippingIs my car insured when shipping from Augusta?
Licensed carriers must carry liability insurance, and most carry cargo coverage for the cars they haul. Ask for the certificate of insurance before pickup.
Car shipping insuranceWhat's the cheapest way to ship a car from Augusta?
Choose open transport, be flexible with dates, book one to three weeks ahead and meet the truck near a main highway if your street is hard to reach.
Cheapest way to ship a car
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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