Alabama to Georgia Car Shipping — AL to GA Auto Transport

The main carrier path between Alabama and Georgia follows I-20 and I-85. Trucks on this lane pick up across the origin metro areas, consolidate loads, and deliver city by city on the way in.

Typical city pairs on this route:

If your address is on a narrow street or in a gated community, the driver may suggest meeting at a nearby parking lot where a full-size car carrier can stop safely.

Wash your car a day or two before pickup so you and the driver can see its condition clearly, and take dated photos of every side.

• Leave about a quarter tank of fuel.
• Remove any toll transponder so it doesn't record tolls on the way.
• Take out valuables and loose items; most carriers allow only a small amount below the window line.
• Disable alarms and fold in mirrors.
• Have keys, registration and a photo ID ready.

Full checklist: how to prepare your car for shipping.

Georgia new residents register at their county tag office, which works with the Georgia Department of Revenue. Vehicles in the metro Atlanta counties may need an emissions inspection.

Rules change, so check the official agency website before your move. For a step-by-step overview, read moving a car to a new state.

Alabama's auto transport traffic centers on Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery and Mobile. I-65 runs north–south through the heart of the state, I-20 and I-59 cross it diagonally, and I-10 skims the Gulf Coast at Mobile. Huntsville's aerospace and defense employers, Mobile's port and shipbuilding, and military installations such as Fort Rucker and Maxwell AFB keep relocations steady. Carriers reach Alabama's metros easily; rural areas in the Black Belt and the northeast hills can take a little longer to schedule.

Learn more about pickups across the state on our Alabama car shipping page.

Georgia's car shipping market revolves around Atlanta, where I-75, I-85 and I-20 meet. Savannah's port, Augusta, Macon and Columbus add steady traffic, and military installations such as Fort Stewart, Fort Benning and Robins AFB generate PCS moves. Carrier availability is strong across most of the state.

Our Georgia car shipping page covers delivery areas, pricing and popular routes.

Atlanta is the Southeast's biggest job market, and Birmingham-to-Atlanta is one of the busiest short lanes in the region.

The most common customers on this route include:

• Short-distance movers who don't have a second driver or don't want to make the round trip
• Online and auction buyers who found the right car in Alabama and need it delivered
• Dealers moving inventory and completing dealer trades between markets

Typical open-carrier pricing on the Alabama to Georgia route, about 200 miles:

• Sedan or compact car: $470–$580
• Mid-size SUV or crossover: $400–$650
• Full-size SUV or half-ton pickup: $450–$800
• Heavy-duty or dually pickup: $600–$1,100
• Sedan, enclosed transport: $450–$700
• Non-running vehicle: add a winch charge, depending on whether it rolls, steers and brakes

Your exact price depends on your addresses, dates and vehicle. Use the car shipping calculator for an instant quote.

• Exact addresses: Pickups in Birmingham or Huntsville near I-20 are usually quickest and least expensive; rural addresses farther from the interstate take more time and cost a little more.
• Season: Summer relocation season is the busiest time on this lane.
• Pickup window: A five-day window often saves $50–$200 compared with a fixed date.
• Vehicle size and condition: Larger, heavier, modified or non-running vehicles cost more.
• Transport type: Enclosed transport costs about 30–40% more than open.
• Lead time: Booking two to three weeks ahead avoids rush pricing. See when to book car shipping.

Open transport is the standard choice on the Alabama to Georgia route and works well for daily drivers, leased cars and most SUVs and pickups. Choose enclosed car transport for classic, exotic or luxury cars, or if you want to keep road grime and debris off a freshly detailed car.

• Pick a delivery spot in Atlanta, Savannah or Augusta where a full-size car carrier can stop safely — a wide street or parking lot works best.
• Keep your phone on; the driver usually calls a day ahead and again a few hours before arrival.
• Inspect the car in good light before signing the Bill of Lading, and note any new issues.
• Have a backup contact who can receive the car if your plans change.
• Start your Georgia registration soon after arrival — see the section on arriving in Georgia above.

• New York to Atlanta: about 870 miles, $700–$1,050
• New York to Georgia: about 870 miles, $700–$1,100
• Pennsylvania to Georgia: about 850 miles, $550–$850
• Texas to Georgia: about 800 miles, $650–$1,000
• Ohio to Georgia: about 550 miles, $500–$800
• Alabama to Arizona: about 1,650 miles, $950–$1,300
• Alabama to Arkansas: about 400 miles, $400–$600
• Alabama to Colorado: about 1,300 miles, $800–$1,150