Shipping a Car from Savannah, GA to Boulder, CO
A 1,727-mile trip heading northwest, across seven states, from Georgia to Colorado: that is Savannah to Boulder. Transit after dispatch is about 3–5 days (35 hours of driving, plus stops). Volume is lower here, so a flexible pickup window helps carriers fit you onto a truck.
Pickup and Delivery Details
Pickup in Savannah. The main approaches to Savannah are I-16 and I-95. Hilton Head International Airport is the usual reference point for staging in the area. Historic coastal city with a major deepwater auto port on I-16/I-95.
Delivery in Boulder. Cold-season storms around Boulder can push pickup dates back by a day or two. Front Range college city at the foot of the Rockies, where winter storms can briefly close I-70 and US-36 approaches. Drivers often use the Denver International Airport area as a staging reference.
Timing and Seasonality
From December to March, mountain weather is the biggest timing risk, and carriers may wait out a storm. Hurricane season (June to November) can pause or reroute trucks along the coast. Start getting quotes roughly three weeks ahead for a move of 1,727 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, Arkansas, Missouri, 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. In Arkansas, I-40 and I-30 cross at Little Rock. Metros near that straight-line path include Atlanta (GA), Memphis (TN) and Wichita (KS), 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 Savannah to Boulder Costs
Current estimates put open transport for a standard sedan at $865–$1,210, which is about $0.60 per mile over 1,727 miles. SUVs and pickups usually add about 12% ($970–$1,355); enclosed sedan transport is $1,255–$1,755, roughly 45% more than open. Ending in Denver instead (33 mi from Boulder) is estimated at $850–$1,195. Loading in Augusta, about 114 miles from Savannah, is $55 cheaper at $810–$1,135. For scale, Jacksonville, FL to Denver, CO is a similar 1,743-mile move at $870–$1,220.
| Transport Type | Car Type | Estimated Cost | Why Choose It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sedan / Coupe | $865–$1,210 | Lowest cost, most common |
| Open | SUV / Truck | $970–$1,355 | Bigger cars, same open trailers |
| Open | Minivan | $970–$1,355 | Bigger cars, same open trailers |
| Enclosed | Sedan / Coupe | $1,255–$1,755 | Luxury, classic and low-clearance cars |
Figures assume a standard sedan; your quote depends on pickup and drop-off points, condition and season.
Practical Tips for This Lane
- Pad winter dates. If you ship between December and March, build in slack for pass closures.
- Compare nearby pickup points. Moving the handoff a short drive from Savannah can change the price on a 1,727-mile lane.
- Mention port status. If the car arrives from or leaves through a port near Savannah, say so when you request quotes.