California to Georgia Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for shipping from California to Georgia is simple when you follow these key steps:

Clean and Document: Wash your car inside and out, then take photos from all angles. This helps you spot any damage that might occur during transit.

Remove Personal Items: Take out all personal belongings, toll passes, and fragile items. Carriers are not responsible for items left inside your vehicle.

Check Fluids and Battery: Ensure your car has less than a quarter tank of gas. Check that the battery is secure and fluids aren’t leaking.

Secure or Remove Accessories: Remove or tighten any loose parts like spoilers, antennas, or bike racks that could be damaged during transport.

Provide Working Keys: Make sure you have working keys available for the driver at pickup and delivery.

For complete preparation details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures your car arrives safely in Georgia and helps avoid any delays or extra charges.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from California to Georgia. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your car ships, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is active and valid for the entire journey from California to Georgia. This protects your vehicle against damage or loss during loading, transport, and delivery.

For added security, all our contracted carriers list Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This means we can directly monitor coverage and ensure your protection throughout the shipping process.

Important: While carrier insurance covers transport damage, it doesn’t cover pre-existing damage or personal items left in your car. We recommend removing all personal belongings and documenting your vehicle’s condition before pickup.

For car shipping from California to Georgia, we recommend scheduling your pickup at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and flexible pickup dates.

Here’s why early booking helps:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan routes more efficiently
• More options: Greater selection of available carriers
• Flexible scheduling: You’re not rushed into tight timeframes

If you need faster service, we can often accommodate rush orders with 3-7 days notice, though this may cost more. During peak seasons (summer and fall), book even earlier if possible.

Pro tip: The moment you know your moving date, book your car transport. You can always adjust details later, but securing your spot early saves money and stress.

No payment is due at the time of booking. We do require a payment method on file so that it is available to charge once a carrier is secured. We accept all major debit and credit cards, including Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express. The most convenient option is to pay for your shipment in full by credit card at the time a carrier is secured.

We also allow you to pay for your Initial Payment via credit or debit card and then pay the outstanding balance on delivery day via cash or a certified check made out to the carrier.

Your Sherpa shipment includes up to 100 lbs of personal items or household goods stored in the trunk area or secured below the window line. If you are shipping to or from a port or your shipment includes ocean transit, your vehicle must be emptied of all items. Sherpa and your assigned carrier cannot be responsible for personal items left inside the vehicle. See our Vehicle Shipping Tips for more details.

Yes. It is important that you, or another adult that you trust, is there for pickup and delivery of your vehicle. This designated person plays an important role in the shipping process including documenting the state of the vehicle and signing the Bill of Lading, which acts as a receipt of the vehicle’s condition.

Open transport is the most common and budget-friendly option. Your car rides on an open trailer alongside other vehicles. It’s safe and reliable for most cars, but your vehicle is exposed to weather and road debris during the California to Georgia journey.

Enclosed transport costs 40-60% more but provides complete protection. Your car travels inside a covered trailer, shielded from weather, dust, and road debris. This is ideal for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

For most standard vehicles shipping from California to Georgia, open transport works great and saves money. Choose enclosed transport if your car is worth over $50,000 or has special value to you. See our complete open vs enclosed guide for more details.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service from California to Georgia. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle at your home, office, or preferred location in California and deliver it directly to your chosen address in Georgia.

When you book your shipment, simply provide us with your pickup and delivery addresses. Our assigned carrier will coordinate with you to schedule convenient times for both pickup and delivery. This service eliminates the need for you to drive to a terminal or depot.

In some cases, large trucks may not be able to access certain residential streets due to low-hanging branches, narrow roads, or local restrictions. If this happens, our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or gas station. This ensures your vehicle is still collected and delivered as close to your desired location as possible.

Door-to-door service is included in most of our California to Georgia auto transport quotes, making it both convenient and cost-effective for your cross-country move.

Many Auto Transport companies try to tease customers with lower rates, only to surprise you with “hidden costs” later. At Sherpa Auto Transport, we do things differently. We provide one locked-in price upfront and stick to it. If unexpected costs arise, we pay them out of our own pocket.

While we may not always be the cheapest option at first glance, our commitment to transparency and reliability offers exceptional value. As a premium service, we ensure an stress-free experience from start to finish.

We transport sedans, SUVs, pickup trucks, vans and motorcycles across the nation, including service to Alaska and Hawaii. At this time, we do not service boats, golf carts, ATVs, or RVs. We can ship both operable and inoperable vehicles so long as the vehicle can roll, brake, and steer, and that you can provide the carrier with a key to the vehicle. We can also ship electric vehicles.

Visit Sherpa’s FAQ page to learn more about car shipping!