Georgia to Arizona Car Shipping

Most Georgia to Arizona shipments are estimated between $1,030 and $1,520. Your quote will depend on the vehicle, the pickup date and whether the car travels open or enclosed. Because the route is so long, the spread comes from a few hundred miles either way: the shortest pairs are about 1,682 miles and the longest are about 2,099 miles.

Examples from our route pages:

• Atlanta to Tucson (1,736 miles): $996–$1,424
• Columbus to Tempe (1,788 miles): $1,026–$1,466
• Atlanta to Phoenix (1,807 miles): $1,025–$1,464
• Macon to Surprise (1,935 miles): $1,057–$1,509
• Savannah to Phoenix (2,054 miles): $1,064–$1,520

Savannah is on the Atlantic coast, so its routes are among the longest on this lane. A pickup in Atlanta or Columbus is closer to the main westbound highway. Large SUVs and pickups cost more than a sedan, and a car that cannot be driven onto the truck carries an extra fee.

Expect 5 to 8 days in transit from Georgia to Arizona, with some routes such as Atlanta to Tucson or Columbus to Tempe listed at 4–7 days. Pickup is separate and is normally arranged within 1–3 business days after you book, so build in a little time before the clock on the road starts.

Factors that change the schedule:

• Pickup city. Atlanta has frequent westbound departures; smaller cities may add a short wait.
• Drop-off city. Tucson sits at the nearer end of the Arizona range, while northern Valley suburbs like Surprise and Scottsdale are a bit farther.
• Weather. Summer thunderstorms across the Gulf states and winter ice in northern Texas can slow a driver for a day.
• Flexible dates. A wide pickup window helps dispatch find a truck already loaded for the Southwest.

The standard path west leaves Atlanta on I-20 through Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana into Texas. From there carriers join I-10 across West Texas and New Mexico into southern Arizona, which leads to Tucson and then north-west to Phoenix. Pickups from Columbus, Macon and Augusta usually connect to I-20 or I-75 before heading west, and Savannah loads travel inland first.

The southern interstates avoid the highest mountain passes, which helps in winter. In summer, expect long, hot stretches of desert before the Phoenix area, which is hard on an unprepared battery, so make sure your car is in good running order before pickup.

Timing the move: Arizona welcomes winter visitors, and many drivers go the other way in spring, so westbound cars see more demand in autumn. Booking early in those weeks gives you a better choice of dates.

An open carrier handles most Georgia to Arizona orders. A classic, a convertible or a luxury car that will spend five or more days on the road may be better in enclosed transport, which shields it from sun, storms and road debris. Enclosed service costs more, so get a quote for both.