Shipping a Car from Augusta, GA to Boulder, CO
Ship from Augusta and the car covers about 1,618 miles northwestbound to Boulder, across seven states, from Georgia to Colorado. Allow 3–4 days after pickup, in line with roughly 32 hours of highway time. Volume is lower here, so a flexible pickup window helps carriers fit you onto a truck.
Pickup and Delivery Details
Pickup in Augusta. Augusta Regional Airport is the usual reference point for staging in the area. Augusta has a sizeable service-member population, so permanent-change-of-station season matters. Home to Fort Eisenhower and a steady flow of military and retiree relocations along I-20.
Delivery in Boulder. Trucks serving Boulder lean on I-25. Front Range college city at the foot of the Rockies, where winter storms can briefly close I-70 and US-36 approaches. The nearest major airport, Denver International Airport, is a common landmark for meeting a driver.
Timing and Seasonality
Augusta has a large military community, so summer permanent-change-of-station season (about May to August) tightens carrier space. Mountain passes along the way can close in winter storms, adding a day or two between December and March. Hurricane season (June to November) can pause or reroute trucks along the coast. Start getting quotes roughly three weeks ahead for a move of 1,618 miles. Across Georgia expect hot summers and the occasional ice event around Atlanta; across Colorado, heavy mountain snow on I-70 and Front Range storms.
The Route and Corridor
Along the way the route touches Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and Colorado. In Kansas, I-70 and I-35 cross, and the Kansas Turnpike is tolled. In Missouri, I-70, I-44 and I-55 run through St. Louis and Kansas City, with hilly Ozark sections. Expect humid summers and Gulf storm risk near the coast in Alabama. Metros near that straight-line path include Atlanta (GA), although the actual interstate routing may bend around them. Pickup is on Eastern time and delivery on Mountain time, so a driver's call can come an hour off your clock.
What Augusta to Boulder Costs
Current estimates put open transport for a standard sedan at $810–$1,135, which is about $0.60 per mile over 1,618 miles. For a larger vehicle plan on $905–$1,270, and for enclosed carriage of a sedan plan on $1,175–$1,645 (about 45% above open). Delivery to Denver, 33 miles from Boulder, would be $800–$1,120. Loading in Savannah, about 114 miles from Augusta, is $55 more at $865–$1,210. A comparable-length trip, Houston, TX to Billings, MT (1,565 mi), is priced at $780–$1,095.
| Trailer | Car Type | Price Range | Good For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sedan / Coupe | $810–$1,135 | Lowest cost, most common |
| Open | SUV / Truck | $905–$1,270 | Taller, heavier vehicles |
| Open | Minivan | $905–$1,270 | Taller, heavier vehicles |
| Enclosed | Sedan / Coupe | $1,175–$1,645 | Luxury, classic and low-clearance cars |
Estimates are for a standard sedan; actual quotes vary with pickup and drop-off points, condition and season.
Practical Tips for This Lane
- Expect a rolling arrival. Over 1,618 miles the truck makes several stops, so give a flexible delivery day in Boulder.
- Ask for a call-ahead. Request a heads-up about a day before the truck reaches Boulder.
- Be flexible on the date. A five-day pickup window lets dispatchers slot your car into a load heading northwest.