Texas to Georgia Motorcycle Shipping

Texas to Georgia Motorcycle Shipping Rates by Bike Type

A standard cruiser or sport bike from Dallas to Atlanta costs about $450 to $625 on an open carrier, or about $625 to $875 enclosed. From Houston the open range is close, near $450 to $625. Savannah, farther down the coast, comes to about $500 to $675 open from Dallas.

Mileage drives the price, and Atlanta is a major freight hub. Trucks run between Texas and Georgia all week, so a bike for the metro area is usually easy to place, and the coast and the mountains can take a little longer to schedule.

Heavy bikes with hard cases and a trunk usually bring a $50 to $100 add-on. Budget another $150 to $300 for a trike or a motorcycle with a sidecar. A motorcycle that cannot run is routine for most drivers once they hear about it in advance.

Timing plays a part. Spring and fall are popular riding seasons across Georgia, and a coastal hurricane threat can reshuffle trucks in late summer. A few spare days at pickup usually help with the quote. Browse our money-saving tips for ways to cut the cost.

Atlanta Traffic, the Coast and the Blue Ridge

Atlanta sits at the center of Georgia's road network. I-75 runs north and south through the city toward Tennessee and Florida, I-85 heads northeast toward the Carolinas, I-20 crosses east and west, and I-285 circles the metro area. A truck from Texas almost always arrives on I-20 from Alabama.

Atlanta is the easiest destination for freight, but its traffic is among the slowest in the South. Drivers try to arrive outside the morning and evening rush, and many suburbs such as Marietta, Alpharetta and Peachtree City have wide roads that suit a trailer.

The coast is a different pace. Savannah has an old downtown with narrow brick streets and squares that a full-size trailer cannot enter, so carriers meet at a lot near I-16 or I-95. Summer heat, humidity and afternoon storms are normal there.

North of Atlanta the land rises into the Blue Ridge foothills, with winding mountain roads that riders love. Steep, narrow driveways near Blue Ridge or Helen may 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 Gulf heat, humidity and summer thunderstorms. Owners of custom paint and vintage bikes often pick enclosed for exactly that reason. Ask the driver to record existing marks on the report, and take your own pictures at the same time. Keep the report and photos until the bike is safely parked in Georgia.