Shipping a Car from El Paso, TX to Savannah, GA
The El Paso–Savannah haul covers roughly 1,767 road miles heading east, through Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia. Allow 3–5 days after pickup, in line with roughly 35 hours of highway time. It is a lighter lane, so flexibility on dates helps.
Timing and Seasonality
El Paso has a large military community, so summer permanent-change-of-station season (about May to August) tightens carrier space. High Plains winter storms and spring thunderstorms are the main weather risks, so late spring and early fall are calmest. Hurricane season (June to November) can pause or reroute trucks along the coast. Start getting quotes roughly three weeks ahead for a move of 1,767 miles. Across Texas expect severe spring storms, Gulf hurricanes and desert heat in the west; across Georgia, hot summers and the occasional ice event around Atlanta.
Pickup and Delivery Details
Pickup in El Paso. The nearest major airport, El Paso International Airport, is a common landmark for meeting a driver. Border city on I-10 at the far western tip of Texas, home to Fort Bliss. El Paso sits on busy trucking corridors, which helps with availability.
Delivery in Savannah. Trucks serving Savannah lean on I-16 and I-95. Historic coastal city with a major deepwater auto port on I-16/I-95. A working port in the Savannah area means customs and terminal release can affect timing for some vehicles.
The Route and Corridor
A carrier on this lane works through Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia. In Georgia, I-75, I-85 and I-20 converge on Atlanta, where traffic is heavy. In Alabama, I-65 and I-20/I-59 carry most freight, with Birmingham as the main junction. Mississippi: I-55, I-20 and I-59 carry through freight. Metros near that straight-line path include Fort Worth (TX), Dallas (TX) and Jackson (MS), although the actual interstate routing may bend around them. Pickup is on Mountain time and delivery on Eastern time, so a driver's call can come an hour off your clock.
What El Paso to Savannah Costs
Over 1,767 miles, a standard sedan on open transport runs $885–$1,235 ($0.60 per mile). For a larger vehicle plan on $990–$1,385, and for enclosed carriage of a sedan plan on $1,285–$1,790 (about 45% above open). Ending in Augusta instead (114 mi from Savannah) is estimated at $850–$1,190. A comparable-length trip, Houston, TX to Bridgeport, CT (1,749 mi), is priced at $875–$1,225.
| Service | Car Type | Price Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sedan / Coupe | $885–$1,235 | Lowest cost, most common |
| Open | SUV / Truck | $990–$1,385 | Bigger cars, same open trailers |
| Open | Minivan | $990–$1,385 | Bigger cars, same open trailers |
| Enclosed | Sedan / Coupe | $1,285–$1,790 | Luxury, classic and low-clearance cars |
Prices shown are for a typical sedan; your quote depends on pickup and drop-off points, condition and season.
Practical Tips for This Lane
- 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 five-day pickup window lets dispatchers slot your car into a load heading east.
- Ask for a call-ahead. Request a heads-up the evening before the truck reaches Savannah.