Georgia to Florida
- Distance
- 500 mi
- Transit
- 1–3 days
- Open from
- $450
Georgia · I-75
Car Shipping Atlanta, GA
Door-to-door auto transport from $525 · Pickup in 1–2 days · Open and enclosed carriers
- Orlando: from $525
- Miami: from $650
- Dallas: from $750
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No obligation · Takes 60 seconds · We never sell your data
- Insured carriers
- 1–5 day pickup
- No deposit to us
- Interstates
- I-75, I-85, I-20
- Nearest terminal or port
- Carrier yards in Forest Park, Doraville and along I-285
- Typical pickup lead time
- 1–2 days
- after booking
- To Orlando
- $525 – $700
- 1–3 days · open
- To Miami
- $650 – $850
- 2–4 days · open
- To Dallas
- $750 – $1,000
- 2–4 days · open
Car shipping in Atlanta: the Southeast's crossroads
Almost every car hauler heading into Florida from the Midwest on I-75 and a good share from the Northeast on I-85 passes through Atlanta, and most of them stop to fill the last spaces on the deck. Trucks heading west on I-20 to Texas and north on I-85 to the Carolinas and Virginia do the same. The yards in Forest Park and Doraville turn loads around daily, which is why an Atlanta pickup is typically assigned within a day or two and prices from the metro run at the low end of the Southeast's ranges in every direction.
The customers are as varied as the metro. Corporate relocations to the Midtown, Buckhead and Perimeter employers. Families moving into the northern suburbs and out again for Texas, Florida and the Carolinas. Students at Georgia Tech, Emory and Georgia State every August and May. Military families at Fort Eisenhower and Dobbins. And the largest auction and dealer trade in the Southeast, which moves cars through the metro all week. The quote form above is set to Atlanta; add the other end of the trip and your vehicle for a range.
Pickup and delivery around metro Atlanta
Outside the Perimeter, Atlanta is easy for a 75-foot truck. Alpharetta, Roswell, Johns Creek, Milton, Cumming, Marietta, Kennesaw, Smyrna, Sandy Springs' newer streets, Dunwoody, Lawrenceville, Duluth, Snellville, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Newnan and Stockbridge are driveway pickups wherever the street lets the truck turn without reversing. Gated communities in the northern suburbs admit a delivery truck with a call from the resident or meet the driver at the gate; it does not change the price.
Inside the Perimeter, plan on a meeting point. Midtown's towers use a garage exit or a lot nearby. Buckhead's narrower streets off Peachtree, Virginia-Highland, Morningside, Inman Park, Candler Park, Grant Park, Cabbagetown, Decatur's older blocks and downtown have mature trees, parked cars and no room to turn, and the driver names a big-box lot near I-85, I-75, I-20 or Ponce. Hartsfield-Jackson's hotel lots on Camp Creek Parkway are the usual handover for anyone flying the same day.
Auctions are a bigger part of Atlanta shipping than almost anywhere. The lanes in the south metro and along I-20 supply dealers across the Southeast, and carriers on every Southeast lane collect from them. Book the day the sale closes, give your specialist the lot's release process, and the car is off the lot before storage fees start.
Traffic is the local variable. Drivers avoid the Connector and 285 at rush hour and schedule intown handovers before eight or after six. Weather rarely matters; a January ice storm closes the roads for a morning and carriers wait at no charge. Belongings stay under about 100 pounds, below the window line, uninsured. A car arriving from another state needs Georgia registration afterwards, which is your errand.
Outbound
Top routes from Atlanta
Where Atlanta customers ship most. Each route page has a full price table by vehicle.
Price examples
What it costs to ship a car from Atlanta
Sedan, running, standard pickup window. Reverse direction prices are usually within 10% of these.
| From Atlanta to | Distance | Transit | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando, FL | 440 mi | 1–3 days | $525 – $700 | $750 – $1,000 |
| Miami, FL | 660 mi | 2–4 days | $650 – $850 | $925 – $1,225 |
| Dallas, TX | 780 mi | 2–4 days | $750 – $1,000 | $1,100 – $1,450 |
| New York City, NY | 880 mi | 2–4 days | $850 – $1,125 | $1,225 – $1,625 |
| Chicago, IL | 720 mi | 2–4 days | $700 – $925 | $1,000 – $1,325 |
- Distance440 miTransit1–3 daysOpen carrier$525 – $700Enclosed$750 – $1,000
- Distance660 miTransit2–4 daysOpen carrier$650 – $850Enclosed$925 – $1,225
- Distance780 miTransit2–4 daysOpen carrier$750 – $1,000Enclosed$1,100 – $1,450
- Distance880 miTransit2–4 daysOpen carrier$850 – $1,125Enclosed$1,225 – $1,625
- Distance720 miTransit2–4 daysOpen carrier$700 – $925Enclosed$1,000 – $1,325
Services
Car shipping services in Atlanta
The services Atlanta customers book most, with the low end of each typical range.
- from $550
Door-to-Door Shipping
The carrier picks up and delivers as close to your address as the truck can safely get. No terminals, no extra trips.
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Open Transport
The standard for 9 in 10 shipments. Two-level open trailers, lowest cost, fastest pickup.
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Cross-Country Shipping
Coast to coast in 7–10 days on I-40, I-70 or I-80. Priced per mile far below short hauls.
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Why AutoShippingUS
Why Atlanta drivers choose AutoShippingUS
On the way to everywhere
Florida, Texas, the Carolinas and the Northeast lanes all pass through Atlanta, so we price and schedule a metro pickup as a stop on a load, not a detour, and quote the shorter window that goes with it.
Auction pickups arranged with the lot
Give your specialist the buyer number and the lot's release process is handled with the dealership or auction office before the truck is assigned, so the car leaves before storage fees start.
An intown handover that does not waste a morning
Intown streets and the Connector at rush hour do not suit a 75-foot hauler. The driver names a lot near Ponce, in Buckhead or off 285 when the truck is assigned, and confirms the hour the day before.
Questions
Atlanta car shipping questions
Not covered here? A specialist can answer route-specific questions in a couple of minutes.
888-706-8784$450–$700 to Orlando or Miami, roughly $600–$900 to Dallas, $650–$950 to New York and $600–$875 to Chicago for a running sedan on an open carrier. Enclosed adds 40–60%; SUVs and pickups 12–20%.
One to two days, among the fastest in the country. Nearly every Florida-bound truck from the Midwest and the Northeast passes through, and the yards in Forest Park and Doraville turn loads around daily.
Inside the Perimeter: Midtown, Buckhead's narrower streets, Virginia-Highland, Inman Park, Grant Park, Decatur's older blocks and downtown. Alpharetta, Roswell, Marietta, Johns Creek, Sandy Springs' newer streets, Lawrenceville, Peachtree City and Newnan are direct to the door.
One of the best. Atlanta's auction lanes supply dealers across the Southeast, and carriers on the Southeast lanes collect from them constantly. Book the day the sale closes and give your specialist the lot's release process.
June through August for relocations, plus mid-August and early May for university moves. Winter is steady rather than cheap because Atlanta is a hub, not a snowbird destination.
Only the timing. Drivers avoid the Connector and 285 at rush hour and schedule intown handovers early or late. Weather is rarely an issue; a January ice storm closes the roads for a morning.
Not at the terminals. The hotel lots on Camp Creek Parkway and along I-85 south are the usual handover for anyone flying the same day.
Guides
Before you ship from Atlanta
9 min read
How to Ship a Car: The Complete 2026 Guide
Get quotes, pick a carrier, hand over the keys with an inspection report, and receive the car on delivery. The whole process takes 60 seconds to start and 1–10 days to finish, depending on distance.
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8 min read
How to Ship a Car You Bought Online or Out of State
Confirm the seller or dealer will release the car to a carrier, get the pickup contact and hours, ship on an open carrier for most purchases, and inspect on delivery before the driver leaves. Expect $550–$2,000 depending on distance.
Read the guide7 min read
How to Prepare a Car for Shipping: 12-Point Checklist
Wash the car, photograph every panel, leave a quarter tank of fuel, remove personal items and toll tags, fold in mirrors, note existing damage on the Bill of Lading, and hand over one set of keys.
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Ready to ship a car from Atlanta?
Carriers pick up across Atlanta in 1–2 days. Enter your route and vehicle and a specialist confirms a firm price within business hours.
Average response time under 5 minutes during business hours (Mon–Sun 7am–9pm ET).
Last updated September 12, 2026 · Written by the AutoShippingUS Editorial Team · Reviewed by Christofer Whiteman, Editor · Industry review by Sarah Williams, Independent auto transport consultant, 20 years in the industry