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

For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,325–$1,900 from Seattle to Atlanta (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 Washington to Georgia?

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

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 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 Washington to Georgia?

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 Washington to Georgia?

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

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

Car shipping from Washington to Georgia

Car transport from Washington to Georgia runs 2,570 road miles between the biggest metros. Shipping a running sedan from Seattle to Atlanta 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 #215 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

4.8K

Companies at both ends

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

Atlanta

Columbus

Augusta

Macon

Seattle

$1,325–$1,9002,570 mi · 6–9 days

$1,350–$1,9252,610 mi · 6–9 days

$1,375–$1,9752,720 mi · 6–10 days

$1,350–$1,9502,660 mi · 6–10 days

Spokane

$1,250–$1,7752,310 mi · 5–8 days

$1,250–$1,8002,350 mi · 5–9 days

$1,300–$1,8502,450 mi · 5–9 days

$1,275–$1,8252,400 mi · 5–9 days

Vancouver

$1,325–$1,9002,550 mi · 6–9 days

$1,325–$1,9002,590 mi · 6–9 days

$1,375–$1,9502,700 mi · 6–10 days

$1,350–$1,9252,640 mi · 6–9 days

Yakima

$1,300–$1,8502,450 mi · 5–9 days

$1,300–$1,8752,490 mi · 5–9 days

$1,350–$1,9252,600 mi · 6–9 days

$1,325–$1,8752,540 mi · 6–9 days

Price by vehicle type

Seattle to Atlanta, 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 Washington to Georgia is March–May and September–November.

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Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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

About this route

Why so many cars go from Washington to Georgia

About 4,769 people moved from Washington to Georgia in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (6,050 in 2023, 3,488 in 2024). That is 2.3% of everyone who left Washington for another state.

Traffic runs both ways — about 4,687 people a year move from Georgia back to Washington — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.

How the price compares

At a typical $1,625, shipping from Washington to Georgia costs more than sending a car to Texas ($1,400) and Minnesota ($1,275) but less than to New York ($1,725) and Florida ($1,850). 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, Seattle to Atlanta 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 east-southeast and crosses 3 time zones — from Pacific 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.
Winter storms in Washington can slow pickups and deliveries in December through February — leave slack in your schedule.