Florida to Georgia Motorcycle Shipping

Florida to Georgia Motorcycle Shipping Rates by Bike Type

A standard cruiser or sport bike from Miami to Atlanta costs about $425 to $575 on an open carrier, or about $600 to $800 enclosed. Miami to Savannah is the shorter trip and comes to roughly $375 to $525 open.

This is a short lane by long-distance standards, which keeps the price down, but short jobs still carry fixed costs, so the rate per mile runs higher than on a cross-country move. Trucks run between Florida and Atlanta every day, so most bikes find a ride quickly, while small towns and the mountains can take a little longer to book.

If you ride a large tourer, expect roughly $50 to $100 extra. Set aside another $150 to $300 if the machine is a trike or has a sidecar. Most drivers handle a non-running motorcycle without trouble when warned beforehand.

Timing plays a part. Spring and fall are prime riding seasons in Georgia, and a hurricane threat on either coast can reshuffle trucks in late summer. A couple of spare days at pickup often improves the quote. There are simple ways to save, and our money-saving tips explain them.

Peachtree City Roads, Savannah Streets and the Mountains

Atlanta sits at the center of Georgia's road network. I-75 comes up from Florida through Valdosta and Macon and splits around downtown, I-85 heads northeast to the Carolinas, I-20 crosses the state east to west, and I-285 circles the metro area. A truck from Miami or Orlando usually enters Georgia on I-75 near Valdosta.

Atlanta is the easiest place to deliver freight, yet its traffic is some of the slowest in the South. Drivers try to arrive between the morning and evening rushes. Suburbs such as Marietta, Alpharetta and Peachtree City have wide roads that suit a trailer.

Savannah moves at a different pace. The historic district has narrow brick streets and small squares that a full-size trailer cannot enter, so drivers meet at a lot near I-16 or I-95. Summer there brings heat, humidity and afternoon storms.

North of Atlanta the land rises into the Blue Ridge foothills, where riders love the winding mountain roads. Steep, narrow driveways near Blue Ridge or Helen can be too tight for a trailer, so the final stretch is often yours to ride.

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.

An enclosed trailer wraps the bike in a roof and walls, which helps on a run through Florida sun, humidity and summer thunderstorms. Owners of custom paint and vintage bikes often choose enclosed for exactly that. Have the driver log existing marks on the report while you take your own pictures. Hold on to the report and photos until the bike is safely parked in Georgia.