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

For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,325–$1,900 from Atlanta to Seattle (2,570 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $1,250–$1,975. An SUV costs about $1,500–$2,125, a pickup $1,725–$2,475, and an enclosed trailer $2,000–$2,850 for a sedan.

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

Transit is usually 6–9 days after pickup for the 2,570-mile trip from Atlanta to Seattle. 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 Washington?

March–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in December, up to about 10% 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 Washington after moving?

Washington requires new residents to register within 30 days of becoming a resident. You need a Washington driver license before you can register the car.

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

Driving 2,570 miles takes about 6 days: roughly $330 in gas and 5 nights of hotels and meals (about $700). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,325–$1,900. Add wear on the car and 6 days off work, and the two come out close.

Which car shipping companies go from Georgia to Washington?

Our directory lists 32 companies based in Georgia and 34 based in Washington, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 190 that ship nationwide.

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

Car shipping from Georgia to Washington

Car transport from Georgia to Washington runs 2,570 road miles between the biggest metros. Shipping a running sedan from Atlanta to Seattle costs about $1,325–$1,900 on an open carrier and $2,000–$2,850 in an enclosed trailer, with 6–9 days in transit. It ranks #217 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

$1,625

Road miles

2,570

Days in transit

6–9

People moving a year

4.7K

Companies at both ends

From	Seattle	Spokane	Vancouver	Yakima
Atlanta	$1,325–$1,9002,570 mi · 6–9 days	$1,250–$1,7752,310 mi · 5–8 days	$1,325–$1,9002,550 mi · 6–9 days	$1,300–$1,8502,450 mi · 5–9 days
Columbus	$1,350–$1,9252,610 mi · 6–9 days	$1,250–$1,8002,350 mi · 5–9 days	$1,325–$1,9002,590 mi · 6–9 days	$1,300–$1,8752,490 mi · 5–9 days
Augusta	$1,375–$1,9752,720 mi · 6–10 days	$1,300–$1,8502,450 mi · 5–9 days	$1,375–$1,9502,700 mi · 6–10 days	$1,350–$1,9252,600 mi · 6–9 days
Macon	$1,350–$1,9502,660 mi · 6–10 days	$1,275–$1,8252,400 mi · 5–9 days	$1,350–$1,9252,640 mi · 6–9 days	$1,325–$1,8752,540 mi · 6–9 days

Seattle

Spokane

Vancouver

Yakima

Atlanta

$1,325–$1,9002,570 mi · 6–9 days

$1,250–$1,7752,310 mi · 5–8 days

$1,325–$1,9002,550 mi · 6–9 days

$1,300–$1,8502,450 mi · 5–9 days

Columbus

$1,350–$1,9252,610 mi · 6–9 days

$1,250–$1,8002,350 mi · 5–9 days

$1,325–$1,9002,590 mi · 6–9 days

$1,300–$1,8752,490 mi · 5–9 days

Augusta

$1,375–$1,9752,720 mi · 6–10 days

$1,300–$1,8502,450 mi · 5–9 days

$1,375–$1,9502,700 mi · 6–10 days

$1,350–$1,9252,600 mi · 6–9 days

Macon

$1,350–$1,9502,660 mi · 6–10 days

$1,275–$1,8252,400 mi · 5–9 days

$1,350–$1,9252,640 mi · 6–9 days

$1,325–$1,8752,540 mi · 6–9 days

Price by vehicle type

Atlanta to Seattle, 2,570 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	$1,325–$1,900	$2,000–$2,850
Midsize SUV or crossover	$1,500–$2,125	$2,225–$3,200
Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition)	$1,650–$2,375	$2,500–$3,550
Pickup truck	$1,725–$2,475	$2,600–$3,700
Motorcycle	$800–$1,150	$1,200–$1,700

Best time to ship

Prices on this lane peak in December (the holidays and winter weather up north), running about 10% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Georgia to Washington is March–May and September–November.

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Dec

Cheapest: about $1,625 Peak: about $1,775

About this route

Why so many cars go from Georgia to Washington

About 4,687 people moved from Georgia to Washington in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (3,761 in 2023, 5,613 in 2024). That is 2% of everyone who left Georgia for another state.

Traffic runs both ways — about 4,769 people a year move from Washington back to Georgia — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.

How the price compares

At a typical $1,625, shipping from Georgia to Washington is among the most expensive routes out of Georgia; California ($1,500) and Arizona ($1,350) cost less. That works out to about 63¢ a mile — long hauls cost less per mile because loading and paperwork are spread over more distance.

Distance and transit time

At roughly 2,570 road miles, Atlanta to Seattle is a cross-country haul. Federal hours-of-service rules cap truck drivers at 11 hours behind the wheel a day, so plan on 6–9 days in transit once the car is loaded. The car heads northwest and crosses 3 time zones — from Eastern to Pacific 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.
Winter storms in Washington can slow pickups and deliveries in December through February — leave slack in your schedule.