Arizona to Wyoming Motorcycle Shipping

Arizona to Wyoming Motorcycle Shipping Rates by Bike Type

A standard cruiser or sport bike from Phoenix to Cheyenne costs about $475 to $650 on an open carrier, or about $675 to $900 enclosed. From Tucson the open range is near $500 to $675. Casper, farther north, comes to about $475 to $675 open.

Distance sets most of the price. Wyoming has few people and few trucks of its own, so most carriers reach it as part of a run through Colorado, Utah or Montana, and a bike for a small town may wait for the right route.

Very heavy bikes bring a surcharge of about $50 to $100. Bikes with a sidecar, and trikes, tend to add $150 to $300. If the engine is dead, let carriers know up front so they can bring a winch.

Timing matters. Summer is busy for Yellowstone and rally traffic, and winter storms often close I-80 and I-25. A flexible pickup window usually lowers the offer. Our money-saving tips go through ways to trim the cost.

Wind, Distance and Winter Closures

Wyoming is built around a few long roads. I-80 crosses the southern part of the state from Evanston through Rock Springs, Rawlins and Laramie to Cheyenne, and I-25 runs north from Cheyenne through Wheatland, Casper and Buffalo toward Montana. I-90 cuts across the northeast corner past Gillette and Sheridan.

Cheyenne and Casper are the easiest stops, with open lots near the interstate. Laramie is on I-80 at about 7,200 feet, and Sherman Summit east of town tops out at 8,640 feet, so snow, ice and wind there are a normal part of winter.

Wind is the thing carriers talk about. Gusts across the high plains can pass 60 miles an hour, and high-profile vehicles, including trailers, are sometimes restricted or held back until the wind drops. Winter closures on I-80 can also trap trucks for a day or longer.

Jackson, Cody and the Yellowstone gateways are far from the interstate. They sit on two-lane mountain roads, and in summer traffic backs up behind sightseers, so a driver will usually meet you in Idaho Falls, Casper or another larger stop and let you ride on.

How Your Motorcycle Is Loaded and Secured for the Trip

A good driver loads a motorcycle upright. The front wheel goes into a chock so it can't move, and soft straps go around solid points like the frame or the lower triple clamp. The straps are tightened enough to hold the bike but not so much that they bottom out the forks. Hooks stay off your bars, levers and paint.

Enclosed trailers add a roof and walls, and a trip north crosses desert heat, mountain cold and a lot of wind. Owners of custom paint and vintage bikes often pick enclosed for exactly that reason. Before you sign anything, look at the report with the driver and photograph the bike. Save the report and the photos until the bike is safely in Wyoming.