Shipping a Car from Seattle, WA to Savannah, GA
Moving a car from Seattle to Savannah means about 2,855 miles heading east, across ten states, from Washington to Georgia. Transit after dispatch is about 5–8 days (57 hours of driving, plus stops). This lane sees steady, moderate demand.
What Seattle to Savannah Costs
Expect open transport for a standard sedan at $1,140–$1,715, which is about $0.50 per mile over 2,855 miles. Fixed costs spread thinly over this many miles, which pulls the rate down. For a larger vehicle plan on $1,275–$1,920, and for enclosed carriage of a sedan plan on $1,655–$2,485 (about 45% above open). For scale, Tampa, FL to San Francisco, CA is a similar 2,876-mile move at $1,155–$1,730. Delivery to Charleston, 91 miles from Savannah, would be $1,155–$1,730.
| Service | Vehicle | Price Range | Why Choose It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sedan / Coupe | $1,140–$1,715 | Lowest cost, most common |
| Open | SUV / Truck | $1,275–$1,920 | Larger vehicles, same trailers |
| Open | Minivan | $1,275–$1,920 | Larger vehicles, same trailers |
| Enclosed | Sedan / Coupe | $1,655–$2,485 | High-value or low cars |
Estimates are for a standard sedan; actual quotes vary with pickup and drop-off points, condition and season.
Pickup and Delivery Details
Pickup in Seattle. A working port in the Seattle area means customs and terminal release can affect timing for some vehicles. Puget Sound port city on I-5/I-90; Cascade passes and rain affect winter timing. Drivers often use the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport area as a staging reference.
Delivery in Savannah. Historic coastal city with a major deepwater auto port on I-16/I-95. Trucks serving Savannah lean on I-16 and I-95. A working port in the Savannah area means customs and terminal release can affect timing for some vehicles.
Timing and Seasonality
Mountain passes along the way can close in winter storms, adding a day or two between December and March. For a 2,855-mile trip, request quotes about four weeks before pickup. Across Washington expect rain and snow on Snoqualmie Pass and the Cascades; across Georgia, hot summers and the occasional ice event around Atlanta.
The Route and Corridor
The direct line between the two cities crosses Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, Nebraska, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee and Georgia. Expect hot summers and the occasional ice event around Atlanta in Georgia. In Kentucky, I-64, I-65 and I-75 meet around Louisville and Lexington. Idaho: I-84 and I-15 are the main freight roads, with long gaps between cities. Overland Park (KS), Kansas City (MO) and Nashville (TN) sit close to the corridor, which is why trucks often add or drop vehicles there. Pickup is on Pacific time and delivery on Eastern time, so a driver's call can come an hour off your clock.
Practical Tips for This Lane
- Mention port status. If the car arrives from or leaves through a port near Seattle, say so when you request quotes.
- Vet the carrier. Check the MC number on safer.fmcsa.dot.gov and get insurance terms in writing before paying a deposit.
- Be flexible on the date. A three-day pickup window lets dispatchers slot your car into a load heading east.