Florida to Wyoming Motorcycle Shipping

Florida to Wyoming Motorcycle Shipping Rates by Bike Type

A standard cruiser or sport bike from Miami to Cheyenne is priced at about $725 to $1,025 on an open carrier, or about $1,025 to $1,425 enclosed. Leaving from Orlando, the open range is about $700 to $950. Casper, farther north, is about $775 to $1,050 open from Miami.

Distance sets most of the price. Wyoming has few residents and few trucks based there, so carriers usually get to it as part of a longer run through Colorado or Montana. A bike for a small town may wait for the right route.

Plan on adding $50 to $100 if the bike is a big touring model. A motorcycle with a sidecar can raise the quote by $150 to $300. Non-running motorcycles load fine when the driver knows ahead of time.

Timing matters. Summer brings Yellowstone traffic and rally season, and winter storms often close I-80 and I-25. A loose pickup window in Florida tends to bring a lower price. Our money-saving tips list simple ways to pay less.

Wind, Distance and Winter Closures

A few long highways carry nearly everything in Wyoming. I-80 crosses the southern part of the state from Evanston through Rock Springs, Rawlins and Laramie to Cheyenne. I-25 runs north from Cheyenne through Wheatland, Casper and Buffalo toward Montana, and I-90 clips the northeast corner by way of Sheridan and Gillette.

Cheyenne and Casper are the easiest handoffs, since both have open lots near the interstate. Laramie sits at about 7,200 feet, and Sherman Summit on I-80 east of town reaches 8,640 feet, so snow, ice and wind are normal there through the cold months.

Wind is what drivers talk about most. Gusts across the high plains can top 60 miles an hour, and tall vehicles, including some trailers, are sometimes restricted until it calms down. Winter closures on I-80 can leave trucks parked for a day or longer.

Jackson, Cody and the Yellowstone gateways are far from the interstate on two-lane mountain roads, and summer sightseeing traffic slows everything. A driver will often suggest meeting in a larger town such as Casper and letting you ride the rest.

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, which is useful on a trip that begins in Florida heat and ends with high-country cold and plenty of wind. Owners of custom paint and vintage bikes often pick enclosed for exactly that reason. At loading, match the report to the motorcycle and snap dated photos of both sides. Hold on to the report and pictures until the bike is parked safely in Wyoming.