Georgia → Arizona · About 1,855 miles
Ship a Car from Atlanta to Phoenix
A true cross-country haul — nearly 1,900 miles from the Southeast to the desert Southwest. This lane carries families relocating for work, military households moving between Georgia posts and Arizona assignments, snowbirds trading a Georgia winter for a Phoenix one, and online buyers shipping a purchase across the country.
Typical transit is 4–6 days door to door once your vehicle is loaded. Most cars move on open transport — the standard way the majority of vehicles travel, with insurance coverage included. For a trip this long, classic, luxury, and exotic owners often step up to enclosed transport for full protection from weather and road debris along the way.
Below you’ll find the typical price ranges for this route, how the process works, and the details that actually move the price. The ranges below are a guide — your exact price depends on your specific pickup and delivery cities, since a pickup well outside the Atlanta metro or a delivery in a smaller Arizona city prices differently than metro to metro. The quote form gives you a price for your specific cities.
Atlanta to Phoenix car shipping cost
Typical ranges for a standard sedanOpen transport
typically $1,200–$1,600
Enclosed transport
typically $1,900–$2,400
Typical ranges for a standard sedan in running condition. Season is a factor too: prices run higher when demand peaks — snowbird season in the fall and spring, the summer moving season, and the year-end holidays — and lower in quieter months. Your exact price depends on your specific pickup and delivery cities — locations well outside the Atlanta or Phoenix metros can price differently than metro to metro. Use the quote form for your free quote.
Get a shipping quote
Enter your vehicle and dates to get your free quote for Atlanta to Phoenix — no obligation, and no payment due to get the number.
How it works
Three steps from quote to delivery — we handle the carrier, the scheduling, and the updates.
Get your quote & book
Get a shipping quote and book.
We assign your carrier
We match your vehicle with a vetted, insured carrier already running the Atlanta–Phoenix lane, and confirm your pickup window with you.
Pickup, transit & delivery
The driver inspects and loads your vehicle at your door, transits 4–6 days, and delivers in Phoenix with updates along the way.
What we ship on this route
Cars & SUVs
Daily drivers, family SUVs, and crossovers.
Pickup trucks
Half-ton through heavy-duty, priced by size and weight.
Classic & collector cars
Enclosed transport recommended for full protection.
Motorcycles
Enclosed only, for full weather and road protection.
Vans & heavy-duty trucks
Quoted by our team — call for a quote.
What affects the price on this route
The typical ranges above are for a standard sedan shipping metro to metro. Here’s what moves your quote within — or outside — those ranges.
Distance — about 1,855 miles
Mileage is the backbone of every quote. Your specific pickup and delivery cities set the exact distance — and metro-to-metro moves price better than remote or hard-to-reach endpoints, where a carrier has to travel out of its way to reach you.
Vehicle size & weight
A compact sedan takes one standard slot. Large SUVs, trucks, and heavy vehicles take more trailer space and weight capacity, so they price higher.
Running condition
A vehicle that runs, steers, and brakes loads in minutes. A non-running vehicle needs a winch and extra handling, which adds to the price.
Open vs. enclosed
Open transport (typically $1,200–$1,600) is the standard for everyday vehicles. Enclosed (typically $1,900–$2,400) puts your car inside a covered trailer.
Season & timing
Demand on this lane climbs in summer and during snowbird season, when carriers fill up fast and prices follow. If your dates are flexible — even by a day or two — you’ll usually price better than a fixed, must-move date.
Ways to save on this route
- Stay flexible on pickup dates. Carriers fill trucks around their own schedules and reward flexibility — even a day or two of give usually prices better than a fixed, must-move date.
- Book 1–2 weeks ahead in peak season. Summer and snowbird months fill trucks on this lane fast — booking early gives you a better price and a wider choice of pickup days.
- Ship metro to metro when you can. Pickup and delivery in metro areas price better than remote or hard-to-reach locations, where a carrier has to deadhead to reach you.
- Choose open unless the car calls for enclosed. Open transport (typically $1,200–$1,600) is the best value for everyday vehicles — save enclosed for a classic, exotic, or high-value car.
Good to know for this route
- Carriers run this lane on I-20 and I-10. Trucks roll west through Birmingham, Dallas, and El Paso before climbing into Phoenix — if your pickup or delivery sits near that corridor, scheduling is usually smoother.
- Desert heat is part of the trip. In summer, carriers plan around extreme Arizona heat; a quarter tank of fuel and a car free of heat-sensitive items in the cabin makes delivery day easier.
- Long lanes reward flexibility. On a 1,855-mile route, being open by a day or two on pickup lets us match you to a truck already headed west instead of one repositioning empty.
- Book 1–2 weeks ahead. Cross-country trucks fill their decks in sequence — early booking gives you the widest choice of pickup windows in both metros.
Preparing your car for pickup
A few quick steps before the driver arrives make pickup smooth — and protect you if anything comes up in transit.
- Keep the fuel tank about a quarter full. That’s plenty for loading and unloading, without the extra weight of a full tank.
- Remove personal items and loose accessories. Carriers aren’t insured for belongings left inside the vehicle, so clear out anything you can’t replace.
- Wash the car before pickup. A clean car makes the pre-shipment inspection photos accurate, so any existing marks are documented clearly.
- Note any existing damage with the driver. Walk the car together at pickup and make sure it’s recorded on the bill of lading before you sign.
- Disable alarms and remove toll tags. It prevents surprise alarms in transit and toll charges piling up along the way.
- Have a spare key ready if possible. The driver needs a working key for loading and unloading at both ends.
Atlanta to Phoenix car shipping FAQs
The questions we hear most on this lane, answered with this route’s typical ranges.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Atlanta to Phoenix?
For a standard sedan in running condition, open transport typically runs $1,200–$1,600 and enclosed transport typically runs $1,900–$2,400 on this route of about 1,855 miles. The exact number depends on the specific cities and ZIPs on both ends — pickups or deliveries well outside the Atlanta and Phoenix metros can price differently. Larger vehicles, non-running condition, and tight timelines can also move the price. Your price comes from the quote form — get your free quote with the quote tool above or by calling 800-507-2629.
How long does it take to ship a car from Atlanta to Phoenix?
Typical transit is 4–6 days door to door once your vehicle is picked up. Carriers average roughly 500 miles a day. The truck covers most of the distance on I-20 and I-10, and your driver or our team will update you as your vehicle crosses the country.
What route do carriers take from Atlanta to Phoenix?
Most carriers run west on I-20 through Birmingham and Dallas, then drop south to I-10 through El Paso for the final stretch into Phoenix. It is one of the most heavily traveled freight corridors in the country, which keeps carrier availability strong on this lane in both directions, all year.
Should I choose open or enclosed for a cross-country trip this long?
For most everyday vehicles, open transport is the right call — it is how the large majority of cars cross the country, and your shipment includes insurance coverage either way. Choose enclosed if you are shipping a classic, luxury, exotic, or freshly restored vehicle: the covered trailer shields it from weather and road debris for all 1,855 miles.
Can you pick up or deliver outside the main metro areas?
Yes. We pick up across the Atlanta area — Atlanta, Marietta, Sandy Springs, Decatur, Alpharetta, Roswell, Johns Creek, Brookhaven — and the surrounding metro. — and deliver throughout the Phoenix area. Service is door to door to your exact address wherever a full-size carrier can safely and legally reach it — and if a street is too tight, the driver will arrange the nearest accessible meeting spot with you. Keep in mind the figures on this page are based on the Atlanta and Phoenix metro areas — pickups or deliveries well outside those metros can price differently, which is why the quote form asks for your specific cities.
Areas served on this lane
Atlanta area pickups
Atlanta, Marietta, Sandy Springs, Decatur, Alpharetta, Roswell, Johns Creek, Brookhaven — and the surrounding metro.
Phoenix area deliveries
Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria — and the surrounding Valley metro.
Service is door to door — the truck comes to your address wherever it can safely and legally park. If a street is too tight for a full-size hauler, the driver will arrange the nearest accessible meeting spot with you.