Georgia Motorcycle Shipping: Rates & Free Quotes

In This Guide

Quick Facts
Ship a Motorcycle to Georgia
Cost to Ship a Motorcycle
How Getting Quotes Works
Shipping a Motorcycle From Georgia
Interstates and Mountain Pickups
Georgia Seasons and Weather
Road Atlanta and North Georgia Rides
Military Moves
Challenges & Tips
FAQs
All Georgia Routes

Georgia Motorcycle Shipping at a Glance

Main Highways	I-75 north to south through Macon and Atlanta, I-85 and I-20 through Atlanta, I-16 from Macon to Savannah, I-95 along the coast
Main Pickup Cities	Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Macon, Savannah
Typical Transit	1-3 days within the Southeast, 2-5 days from the Midwest and Northeast, 6-9 days from California
Popular Routes	Georgia to Florida, Georgia to Texas, Ohio to Georgia, New York to Georgia
Tight Booking Weeks	Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta in October and MotoAmerica at the same track in April
Weather Watch	Atlantic hurricane season on the coast, June through November
Phone Quotes	1-800-590-6492, available 24 hours a day

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Ship a Motorcycle to Georgia, Starting With the Atlanta Question

Most Georgia deliveries are really Atlanta deliveries. The metro area spreads far past the I-285 perimeter, so "Atlanta" on a quote form can mean Marietta, Alpharetta, Peachtree City or Stone Mountain. Give the carrier your real town. A driver planning a stop in Buckhead needs a different route from one headed to Cumming.

Two interstates share the same pavement downtown. I-75 and I-85 run together for about 8 miles through the Downtown Connector, and when it jams, trucks sit with everyone else. A driver may prefer a lot off I-285 to a stop in the middle of town, so be ready to meet at one.

Savannah is the other big delivery point. It sits at the end of I-16, which runs about 167 miles from Macon, and not far from I-95. The historic district is laid out around 22 small squares, and a full-size trailer may not want to wind through them, so a driver may prefer to unload at the edge. Ask the carrier where it plans to unload, and be ready to ride the last few blocks.

Prices from the Midwest are modest. Chicago to Atlanta is about 670 miles and typically runs $425 to $575 on an open trailer, with 2 to 5 days on the road. From Los Angeles it is about 2,190 miles, $750 to $1,050 and 6 to 9 days. The Chicago and Los Angeles pages cover those cities, and the Illinois to Georgia, California to Georgia and Ohio to Georgia lanes get steady traffic.

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Georgia Motorcycle Shipping Rates and Transit Times

Last updated: October 2026

Distance sets most of the price. Expect roughly $375 to $525 for a 500-mile run on an open trailer, $500 to $675 at 1,000 miles and $725 to $1,000 at 2,000. The cost per mile falls as the haul grows, so a trip from California does not cost anywhere near four times a trip from Alabama.

Enclosed runs about 30% to 50% higher. Crating runs roughly $150 to $400 extra. For a trike or sidecar, budget another $150 to $300, and a heavy tourer like a Road Glide often adds $50 to $100. The table shows common Georgia lanes. Prices are for a standard bike on an open trailer. The day counts start when the bike is loaded, so allow a few extra days to line up the pickup. Atlanta to Savannah, at about 250 miles, is the low end of the table, and Los Angeles to Atlanta is the long one.

Route	Distance	Transit Time	Open Carrier	Enclosed
Atlanta, GA to Dallas, TX Georgia to Texas	~780 mi	2-5 days	$450 - $625*	$625 - $875*	Get Quote
Savannah, GA to Chicago, IL Georgia to Illinois	~955 mi	2-5 days	$475 - $675*	$675 - $950*	Get Quote
Atlanta, GA to New York, NY Georgia to New York	~845 mi	2-5 days	$450 - $625*	$625 - $875*	Get Quote
Augusta, GA to Tampa, FL Georgia to Florida	~450 mi	1-3 days	$375 - $525*	$525 - $725*	Get Quote
Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA California to Georgia	~2,190 mi	6-9 days	$750 - $1,050*	$1,050 - $1,475*	Get Quote
Chicago, IL to Atlanta, GA Illinois to Georgia	~670 mi	2-5 days	$425 - $575*	$600 - $800*	Get Quote
New York, NY to Savannah, GA New York to Georgia	~810 mi	2-5 days	$450 - $625*	$625 - $875*	Get Quote
Atlanta, GA to Savannah, GA	~250 mi	1-3 days	$325 - $450*	$450 - $625*	Get Quote

*Estimates for a standard motorcycle, updated October 2026. Distances are approximate road miles. Real prices depend on your bike, the pickup and delivery locations, open or enclosed transport, and the time of year. Complete the form at the top of this page or call 1-800-590-6492 for free, no-obligation quotes so you can compare prices for your exact route before you book.

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How Getting Quotes Works

You don't have to call company after company. One request goes out to the carriers that run Georgia lanes, and the offers come back to you.

1. Send one request

Fill out the quote form at the top of this page, or call 1-800-590-6492 any hour of the day. Give us your pickup and delivery cities, the year, make and model of your bike, and the date you want it picked up.

2. Carriers respond

We pass your request to carriers that move motorcycles in and out of Georgia. You can receive up to ten free quotes without spending hours calling companies one by one.

3. Compare the offers

Look at price, pickup date, and whether the carrier offers open or enclosed transport. You can check any company you're considering on the FMCSA SAFER system.

4. Choose your company

You pick the company you want to work with. Ask that company about its insurance coverage, deposit, and payment terms before you commit.

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Shipping a Motorcycle From Georgia, With Atlanta as the Hub

Leaving Georgia is the easy half. Atlanta has roads running in every direction, and a carrier finishing a drop in the city may have room for a load back out. Atlanta to Dallas is about 780 miles and runs $450 to $625 open, 2 to 5 days. Atlanta to New York is about 845 miles at $450 to $625 over the same 2 to 5 days.

From the coast it takes a little longer. Savannah to Chicago is about 955 miles and $475 to $675. Going the other way, up the Atlantic seaboard, bikes ride I-95 north toward New York or Virginia.

Short hops cost more per mile than long hauls. Atlanta to Savannah is only about 250 miles, with quotes from $325 to $450 and 1 to 3 days. Augusta to Tampa, about 450 miles, runs $375 to $525.

Heading to Sturgis, or to the Myrtle Beach rally up the coast, is a common plan. Plenty of Georgia riders ship out and fly, or ship one way and ride home. Give the carrier a pickup window of a few days, and book early in spring and fall, when more bikes are moving.

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Georgia Motorcycle Transport Across Interstates, Coast and Mountains

I-75 is the long one. It crosses Georgia for 355 miles from the Florida line near Valdosta, past Tifton, Macon and Atlanta, past Dalton and Ringgold, and out at the Tennessee line. I-85 runs from the Alabama line through Atlanta and up toward South Carolina. I-20 crosses the state east to west, from Alabama through Atlanta to Augusta.

Along the coast, I-95 is the north-south road, and I-16 is the spur from Macon to Savannah.

Up in the mountains, the roads that riders love are not the ones trucks use. The Georgia Triangle, a 35-mile loop near Dahlonega, and the Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway (SR 348), about 14 miles near Helen, are both twisty. The Wolfpen Gap section of SR 180 climbs to 3,260 feet. Ask the carrier whether it can reach Dahlonega or Helen, then plan to meet in town. If you are in a smaller mountain community, tell the dispatcher early, since a long driveway or a switchback road can add a day.

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Georgia Shipping Seasons, From Spring Pollen to Hurricane Weeks

The riding year is long here. Winters are mild across most of the state, though ice can still delay a pickup. Spring is a busy season for moves, and it brings yellow pollen that coats cars and can coat a bike's paint and chrome. A cover is cheap protection.

Late summer is the risk window on the coast. The Atlantic hurricane season starts in June and ends in November, and a storm near Savannah or Brunswick can disrupt I-95 and I-16 and delay drops. Inland pickups are less exposed, but remnants of a storm can still bring heavy rain.

One quirk is worth using. Because Georgia sits on the Florida run, fall and spring trailers carry snowbird bikes passing through. If you are shipping out of Atlanta or Macon in those months, a carrier already heading south or north may have space, so ask each one what is leaving that week.

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Road Atlanta and North Georgia Rides

Road Atlanta, near Braselton and northeast of the city, hosts the Petit Le Mans endurance race in October. MotoAmerica Superbikes also race there, in April. Those weekends draw crowds, and some owners ship a bike in for them.

Book early. Trailers fill ahead of event weeks, and rally and race weeks push quotes up on busy lanes. Ask for a pickup window of a few days, not one date.

North Georgia is the other draw. The Georgia Triangle and the Russell Scenic Highway are two of the state's best-known riding roads, and some owners ship a bike in just for a week of mountain riding.

Georgia also sits between the Midwest and the big Florida rallies. Bikes bound for Daytona in March or Biketoberfest in October run down I-75, and carriers sometimes have room on the way.

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Military Moves to and From Georgia

The state has several big installations: Fort Stewart at Hinesville, southwest of Savannah, Fort Benning at Columbus, Fort Gordon near Augusta, Robins Air Force Base at Warner Robins, Moody Air Force Base near Valdosta and Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay on the coast. Service members arrive and leave on short orders, and the best pickup dates go first. Ask every carrier whether it offers a military discount, since policies differ. Mention the base name when you request quotes so the driver knows where to meet you. Gate rules vary, so ask the carrier whether it can come on post or prefers a lot just outside the gate. If your orders are overseas, check the shipping rules for your branch before you book a carrier.

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Georgia Motorcycle Shipping Challenges and Tips

Most Georgia delays come from traffic and weather. A few steps keep your date intact.

Atlanta Traffic

I-75, I-85 and I-285 jam at rush hour, so ask for a delivery window, not a set hour.

Coastal Storms

A tropical system near Savannah can disrupt I-95 and I-16. Late August through September is the peak of the Atlantic season.

Savannah's Squares

Savannah's historic district is built around 22 squares, and a full-size trailer may not want to thread through them. Plan to meet the driver at a larger lot a few blocks off.

Tip: Name Your Suburb

Say Marietta, Roswell or Peachtree City, not just Atlanta. It changes the route, and the quotes come back closer to the real number.

Tip: Ask What Is Passing Through

In spring and fall, carriers on the Florida run often have a spare slot in Georgia. Ask each one what is leaving that week.

Tip: Protect the Finish

Spring pollen clings to paint. Wash the bike before pickup, add a snug cover and take dated photos. The prep checklist has the rest.

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Georgia Motorcycle Shipping FAQs

How much does it cost to ship a motorcycle to Georgia?

Open-trailer quotes for a standard bike land around $375 to $525 at 500 miles, $500 to $675 at 1,000 miles, and $725 to $1,000 at 2,000. Enclosed adds roughly 40%. The final number depends on the cities, the model of bike and the time of year.

How long does it take to ship a motorcycle from Chicago to Atlanta?

Chicago to Atlanta is about 670 miles, and the drive itself takes 2 to 5 days once the bike is loaded. Setting up the pickup can add one to three more. Most owners have the bike within a week of booking, and some sooner. Ask the carrier for its pickup window.

Can a carrier deliver to downtown Savannah?

Often to the edge of it. The historic district is built around 22 squares, and a full-size trailer may not want to wind through them, so some drivers meet you at a larger lot nearby. Ask the carrier where it plans to unload before pickup day.

Does a hurricane affect shipping to Georgia?

On the coast it can. The Atlantic hurricane season starts in June and ends in November, and a storm near Savannah or Brunswick can disrupt I-95 and I-16. Atlanta and the inland cities are much less exposed, but heavy rain can still slow a driver. Keep your dates loose in late summer.

Can I ship a bike to Road Atlanta for Petit Le Mans?

Yes. Book at least two or three weeks ahead for October. Trailers fill before race weekends, and prices run higher when space is tight. Ask the carrier for a pickup window of a few days, and request quotes early.

Is it hard to get a bike picked up in the north Georgia mountains?

Towns like Dahlonega or Helen are easier than the twisty state routes around them. Plan on a parking lot in town as the meeting point, and say where you are when you request quotes. Add a day to the schedule just in case.

Should I pick open or enclosed for a Georgia move?

Open trailers suit most bikes and are cheaper. Enclosed is the better call for custom paint or a classic, or when you would rather keep spring pollen, summer storms and road grit off the bike for days. It is a judgment call on a bike you ride every week.

Do I need to be home for pickup or delivery?

Someone must be. You, or an adult you name ahead of time, signs the condition report at both ends. Walk around the bike before you sign, because the report is what a damage claim rests on. Ask each carrier what it needs.

For more questions about motorcycle shipping, visit our Motorcycle Shipping FAQ page. Choosing a company? Read questions to ask your motorcycle shipping company first.

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Motorcycle Shipping Routes From and To Georgia

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Related Guides

How to Ship a MotorcycleThe full process from quote to delivery.
How to Prepare a Motorcycle for TransportA checklist for the day before pickup.
Money-Saving Tips for Motorcycle ShippingWays to lower the price of a quote.

Helpful Links for Your Georgia Shipment

FMCSA SAFER System - Carrier Safety CheckVerify any carrier's safety record, licensing, and insurance status before you book.
511GA - Georgia Traffic and Travel InformationGeorgia DOT's official traveler information service, useful for I-75, I-85 and I-20 around Atlanta.
Georgia DOR - New to GeorgiaHow new residents title and register a vehicle and get Georgia plates.

Call now, 24 hours a day, at 1-800-590-6492 or complete the quote form on this page to find the best Georgia motorcycle shipping rates and when a truck will be in your area.