How much does it cost to ship a car from Colorado to Georgia?

For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,000–$1,425 from Denver to Atlanta (1,420 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $975–$1,500. An SUV costs about $1,125–$1,600, a pickup $1,300–$1,850, and an enclosed trailer $1,500–$2,125 for a sedan.

How long does it take to ship a car from Colorado to Georgia?

Transit is usually 3–6 days after pickup for the 1,420-mile trip from Denver to Atlanta. Before that, allow 1–5 days for a carrier to be assigned — or pay roughly 30% extra to have it collected within 48 hours.

When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Colorado to Georgia?

January–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in June–August, up to about 8% more. In any month, giving the carrier a wide pickup window lowers the quote.

How soon do I have to register my car in Georgia after moving?

Georgia requires new residents to register within 30 days of becoming a resident. Get your Georgia driver's license first. Cars in 13 metro Atlanta counties need an emissions inspection before registration.

Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Colorado to Georgia?

Driving 1,420 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $180 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,000–$1,425. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.

Which car shipping companies go from Colorado to Georgia?

Our directory lists 13 companies based in Colorado and 32 based in Georgia, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 190 that ship nationwide.

Car Transport Colorado to Georgia: Cost & Time (2026)

Car shipping from Colorado to Georgia

Car transport from Colorado to Georgia runs 1,420 road miles between the biggest metros. Shipping a running sedan from Denver to Atlanta costs about $1,000–$1,425 on an open carrier and $1,500–$2,125 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–6 days in transit. It ranks #207 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.

Prices updated October 2026 · Estimates, not quotes · Calculate for your car →

Open carrier, sedan

$1,225

Road miles

1,420

Days in transit

3–6

People moving a year

4.9K

Companies at both ends

From	Atlanta	Columbus	Augusta	Macon
Denver	$1,000–$1,4251,420 mi · 3–6 days	$1,000–$1,4251,440 mi · 3–6 days	$1,050–$1,4751,580 mi · 4–6 days	$1,025–$1,4501,500 mi · 3–6 days
Colorado Springs	$1,000–$1,4001,400 mi · 3–6 days	$1,000–$1,4251,410 mi · 3–6 days	$1,025–$1,4751,560 mi · 4–6 days	$1,000–$1,4501,470 mi · 3–6 days
Fort Collins	$1,000–$1,4251,450 mi · 3–6 days	$1,000–$1,4501,470 mi · 3–6 days	$1,050–$1,5001,600 mi · 4–6 days	$1,025–$1,4501,530 mi · 4–6 days
Pueblo	$975–$1,4001,380 mi · 3–6 days	$975–$1,4001,390 mi · 3–6 days	$1,025–$1,4751,540 mi · 4–6 days	$1,000–$1,4251,450 mi · 3–6 days

Atlanta

Columbus

Augusta

Macon

Denver

$1,000–$1,4251,420 mi · 3–6 days

$1,000–$1,4251,440 mi · 3–6 days

$1,050–$1,4751,580 mi · 4–6 days

$1,025–$1,4501,500 mi · 3–6 days

Colorado Springs

$1,000–$1,4001,400 mi · 3–6 days

$1,000–$1,4251,410 mi · 3–6 days

$1,025–$1,4751,560 mi · 4–6 days

$1,000–$1,4501,470 mi · 3–6 days

Fort Collins

$1,000–$1,4251,450 mi · 3–6 days

$1,000–$1,4501,470 mi · 3–6 days

$1,050–$1,5001,600 mi · 4–6 days

$1,025–$1,4501,530 mi · 4–6 days

Pueblo

$975–$1,4001,380 mi · 3–6 days

$975–$1,4001,390 mi · 3–6 days

$1,025–$1,4751,540 mi · 4–6 days

$1,000–$1,4251,450 mi · 3–6 days

Price by vehicle type

Denver to Atlanta, 1,420 miles. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.

Vehicle	Open carrier	Enclosed
Sedan or small car	$1,000–$1,425	$1,500–$2,125
Midsize SUV or crossover	$1,125–$1,600	$1,675–$2,375
Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition)	$1,250–$1,775	$1,875–$2,650
Pickup truck	$1,300–$1,850	$1,950–$2,775
Motorcycle	$600–$850	$900–$1,275

Best time to ship

Prices on this lane peak in June–August (the summer moving peak), running about 8% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Colorado to Georgia is January–May and September–November.

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Cheapest: about $1,200 Peak: about $1,300

About this route

Why so many cars go from Colorado to Georgia

About 4,874 people moved from Colorado to Georgia in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5,154 in 2023, 4,594 in 2024). That is 2.3% of everyone who left Colorado for another state.

Traffic runs both ways — about 5,209 people a year move from Georgia back to Colorado — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.

How the price compares

At a typical $1,200, shipping from Colorado to Georgia costs more than sending a car to Washington ($1,125) and Oregon ($1,125) but less than to North Carolina ($1,275) and Virginia ($1,350). That works out to about 85¢ a mile.

Distance and transit time

Denver to Atlanta is about 1,420 road miles, or 3–6 days on a car carrier. Most of the wait is before pickup, while the driver fills the trailer. The car heads east-southeast and crosses 2 time zones — from Mountain to Eastern time — so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.

On the road

The route crosses mountain passes in the West; from November to March, snow and chain laws can hold trucks for a day or two.