Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Los Angeles, California to Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

It's usually cheaper to drive for shorter distances, but for long cross-country moves, shipping can become competitive or even cheaper when you factor in the "hidden" costs of driving (gas, hotels, food, wear-and-tear) versus the upfront shipping fee, especially if you're moving with others or have an unreliable car.

The cost of extended distance car shipping from Los Angeles, CA, to Atlanta, GA, typically lies between $1,255 and $2,012. It often requires 4 to 12 days to complete the approximately 2,173-mile journey, although delivery times can fluctuate.

Generally, shipping a car by train is cheaper than by truck, especially for long distances (over 500 miles) and major routes, due to rail's higher capacity and lower cost-per-mile, but trucks offer door-to-door convenience and faster transit, while trains have limited routes and require station drop-off/pickup. For specific, popular corridors like the Amtrak Auto Train, it's very affordable and offers enclosed transport, but truck transport provides more flexibility for varied locations.