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

For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,000–$1,425 from Atlanta to Denver (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 Georgia to Colorado?

Transit is usually 3–6 days after pickup for the 1,420-mile trip from Atlanta to Denver. Getting the car picked up takes another 1–5 days on a standard booking; expedited pickup within 1–2 days costs about 30% more.

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

January–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in June–August, up to about 8% more. Whatever the month, a flexible pickup date booked 2–3 weeks out gets the best price.

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

Colorado requires new residents to register within 90 days of becoming a resident. You need Colorado insurance before you register; late fees are $25 a month, up to $100.

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

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 Georgia to Colorado?

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

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

Car shipping from Georgia to Colorado

Car transport from Georgia to Colorado runs 1,420 road miles between the biggest metros. Shipping a running sedan from Atlanta to Denver 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 #193 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

5.2K

Companies at both ends

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

Denver

Colorado Springs

Fort Collins

Pueblo

Atlanta

$1,000–$1,4251,420 mi · 3–6 days

$1,000–$1,4001,400 mi · 3–6 days

$1,000–$1,4251,450 mi · 3–6 days

$975–$1,4001,380 mi · 3–6 days

Columbus

$1,000–$1,4251,440 mi · 3–6 days

$1,000–$1,4251,410 mi · 3–6 days

$1,000–$1,4501,470 mi · 3–6 days

$975–$1,4001,390 mi · 3–6 days

Augusta

$1,050–$1,4751,580 mi · 4–6 days

$1,025–$1,4751,560 mi · 4–6 days

$1,050–$1,5001,600 mi · 4–6 days

$1,025–$1,4751,540 mi · 4–6 days

Macon

$1,025–$1,4501,500 mi · 3–6 days

$1,000–$1,4501,470 mi · 3–6 days

$1,025–$1,4501,530 mi · 4–6 days

$1,000–$1,4251,450 mi · 3–6 days

Price by vehicle type

Atlanta to Denver, 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 Georgia to Colorado 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 Georgia to Colorado

About 5,209 people moved from Georgia to Colorado in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (6,522 in 2023, 3,896 in 2024). That is 2.2% of everyone who left Georgia for another state.

Traffic runs both ways — about 4,874 people a year move from Colorado back to Georgia — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.

How the price compares

At a typical $1,200, shipping from Georgia to Colorado costs more than sending a car to New York ($1,000) and Texas ($975) but less than to Arizona ($1,350) and California ($1,500). That works out to about 85¢ a mile.

Distance and transit time

Expect about 1,420 road miles from Atlanta to Denver — 3–6 days on the truck after pickup. Carriers usually load several cars before heading out, so the pickup window matters as much as transit time. The car heads west-northwest and crosses 2 time zones — from Eastern to Mountain 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.