AA Motorcycle Shipping picks up from anywhere in California — Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, and more — and delivers nationwide. Door-to-door to any state. No email needed to get price.
Same-day drop-off shipping is available at all four California locations. Place your order first to receive your booking number before arriving. View all 47 terminals nationwide →
How much does it cost to ship a motorcycle to California?
Prices vary by route distance, bike size, and shipping method. The table below shows starting prices for common California routes. Get an instant exact quote using the calculator above.
Route (To / From California)
Distance
Cost
Est. Transit
Los Angeles, CA to/from San Antonio, TX
1,350 miles
$625
1 week
Los Angeles, CA to/from New York, NY
2,800 miles
$845
2 weeks
San Francisco, CA to/from Chicago, IL
2,100 miles
$780
2 weeks
San Francisco, CA to/from Miami, FL
3,100 miles
$890
2 weeks
San Jose, CA to/from Houston, TX
1,900 miles
$780
1 week
San Jose, CA to/from Newark, NJ
3,000 miles
$845
2 weeks
San Diego, CA to/from Phoenix, AZ
350 miles
$690
2-3 days
San Diego, CA to/from Seattle, WA
1,250 miles
$625
1 week
Anaheim, CA to/from Denver, CO
1,000 miles
$595
1 week
Sacramento, CA to/from Norfolk, VA
2,900 miles
$845
2 weeks
* Prices shown are starting rates. Actual cost depends on bike size, route, and timing. Military, Veteran & 1st Responder discount available — submit a quote then call 1-888-347-1391.
Popular California shipping routes
The California corridors we run most
Every shipment crosses state lines — we handle the full route, both directions.
California → Southeast
Los Angeles / SF → Florida
Popular with snowbirds heading east for the winter and riders shipping bikes purchased in California. Transit typically 10–14 days.
California → Southwest
San Diego → Phoenix, AZ
Our shortest California corridor at ~350 miles. Transit as fast as 2–3 days. Popular for bikes purchased at auction or dealerships.
California → Pacific Northwest
Los Angeles / San Diego → Seattle, WA
West Coast corridor running I-5. Transit 5–7 days. Common for military PCS moves between California and Washington bases.
California → Midwest
San Francisco / LA → Chicago, IL
Cross-country corridor. Transit 10–14 days. Popular with snowbirds returning east in spring and online motorcycle buyers.
California → Northeast
Los Angeles → New York, NY
One of our longest routes at ~2,800 miles. Transit 10–14 days. Enclosed transport recommended for high-value bikes on this corridor.
National → California
All states → California
Just bought a bike on CycleTrader or eBay Motors? We pick up from the seller and deliver to your California door. No flight needed.
How we ship
Three ways to ship your California motorcycle
Door-to-Door
We come to your home, storage unit, or dealership and deliver to whatever address you choose. Most popular service. No need to visit a terminal.
Terminal-to-Door / Door-to-Terminal
Drop off or pick up at one of our 4 California terminals in Anaheim, Sacramento, Poway, or Milpitas. Mix and match — drop off yourself, we deliver to the door.
Terminal-to-Terminal
Drop off at a California terminal, pick up at one of our 47 terminals nationwide. Most economical option. Great for one-way road trips — ride out, ship back.
Palletized vs non-palletized transport
Which shipping method is right for your California motorcycle?
Non-Palletized Motorcycle Shipping
Standard — most California shipments
Your motorcycle is secured to eye bolts on the floor of an enclosed trailer and transported door-to-door. Safe, reliable, and the more affordable option. Available on all California routes. Door-to-door only.
Palletized / Enclosed Transport
Premium — vintage, custom & high-value bikes
Your bike is secured to a pallet and loaded into an enclosed air-ride trailer with a forklift. Maximum protection during transit. Online tracking available. Recommended for Harleys, customs, classics, and anything you’d rather not risk. Available door-to-door, door-to-terminal, terminal-to-terminal, and terminal-to-door.
How it works
Shipping a motorcycle in California — three steps
01
Get an instant quote
Use the calculator above — no email required. Enter your California pickup zip, delivery zip, and bike type. Price comes back instantly.
02
Schedule pickup
Pick a date. We come to your door anywhere in California — home, dealership, storage unit. You don’t need to bring the bike anywhere.
03
We deliver
Your bike moves through our terminal network and is delivered to the address you specify. Inspect on arrival. The price you were quoted is the price you pay.
Why California riders choose AA
California’s motorcycle shipping company since 1983
We’ve been shipping motorcycles to and from California for over 40 years. That means we know the corridors — LA to Phoenix, San Diego to Seattle, San Francisco to Chicago — and we know what it takes to move a bike across the country without drama. No brokers, no mystery carriers. When you book with AA, we handle your motorcycle start to finish.
Our four California terminals in Anaheim, West Sacramento, Poway, and Milpitas mean we’re already close to wherever your bike is. Combined with our 47-terminal network nationwide, there’s no route we can’t service. Most California riders get same-day or next-day pickup scheduling on door-to-door shipments.
California is one of our busiest states. Bay Area buyers shipping bikes purchased in SoCal. Snowbirds heading to Arizona and Florida for the winter. Military personnel on PCS orders between California bases and installations nationwide. Sturgis riders shipping their Harleys to South Dakota in August. We handle every one of these scenarios regularly — it’s not a special situation for us, it’s Tuesday.
Non-palletized and palletized motorcycle shipping are both available on all California routes. Not sure which is right for your bike? Call us — we’ll tell you straight, no upsell.
What we ship
We ship every type of motorcycle to and from California
Harleys, Hondas, Ducatis, BMWs, Indians, Triumphs, Kawasakis, Yamahas, Suzukis — cruisers, sport bikes, adventure bikes, touring bikes, classics, customs, trikes, and everything in between. If it has two wheels and a motor, we’ve shipped it in California.
Harley-Davidson (all models)
Sport bikes & crotch rockets
Cruisers & touring bikes
Adventure & dual-sport bikes
Vintage & classic motorcycles
Custom builds
Electric motorcycles
Trikes & sidecars
For electric motorcycles and oversized bikes, call us before booking — some configurations have special handling requirements and we’ll make sure everything is set up correctly before pickup day.
Forms of payment
How to pay for your California motorcycle shipment
Arrived ahead of schedule and in perfect condition
Response from the owner:Thanks for the business Beth.
Tracy Rose
1 month ago
This was my first time arranging transport for a motorcycle and my experience was excellent. Every step was seamless from quote to payment from pick-up to delivery. The driver communicated with us and was prompt regarding drop off time. I will recommend AA to colleagues and friends needing vehicles transported in the future.
Response from the owner:Thanks for the business Tracy
Jim Freeman
2 months ago
Due to some communication failures, we were initially sent to the wrong address in Sacramento to drop off my '14 Ultra Limited. After several frantic calls to AA Shipping in San Diego, we finally reached the Valley Relocation and Storage dispatcher who went out of her way to find us in that industrial complex. Danielle was fantastic!! Once she took control of the situation, I was able to ride the bike onto the custom pallet, warehouse gentlemen (super nice and real experts) carefully and expertly strapped the bike down, and my wife and I began our own drive across the country. We arrived in Massachusetts in 6 days; we got a phone call the following day--the bike arrived at the Sterling terminal in Lowell, MA on the 7th day! There, the guys were incredibly helpful getting the bike's battery jumped started. I can honestly say that you could do a lot worse with other motorcycle shippers, but you couldn't do better than AA Shipping. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Response from the owner:Thanks for the business Jim
T Kidder
2 months ago
AMAZING service!. Julia started off by helping me navigate the on line process, then responded quickly to any questions I had throughout the transport. When a possible additional charge was suggested, Julia was able to mitigate it.
My vehicle arrived in perfect condition, and the driver was very careful to unload it with great care. I could not be more pleased with the overall experience. Thank you, AA.
Response from the owner:Thanks very much for the business Todd
Jeremy Runge
3 months ago
Fantastic service from start to finish. I contacted another company before them and was quoted nearly double the price. These guys were professional, affordable, and communicated with me throughout the entire process from pickup to delivery. No hidden fees, no surprises, and my bike arrived without any issues. I highly recommend them to anyone needing motorcycle transport.
Response from the owner:Thanks for the business Jeremy
Kris Peterson
3 months ago
My interactions with AA Motorcycle Shipping were excellent and the door to door service provided me exceeded expectations. I highly recommend them.
Response from the owner:Thanks for the business Kris
Dan Reeves
3 months ago
Great service at a great price. Bike arrived early and in perfect condition, and the people were great!
Response from the owner:Thanks for the business Dan
Mike Goiricelaya Gonzalez
4 months ago
Very straight forward getting the quote from AA Motorcycle Shipping just like always at a competitive price.
Response from the owner:Thanks for the business Mike
Michael Heard
4 months ago
My shipment was exceptional. Packaged perfectly on large pallet. Accurate tracking number provided. Customer service very friendly and helpful. Delivery driver went up and beyond the call of duty. They treated my transport like it was their own property. Very professional on all aspects. I highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Thanks for the business Michael
Laura Stratton
5 months ago
I have used AA Motorcycle shipping a few times over the last 5years and recommended them many times. Their pricing is fair, they are prompt, courteous, and take great care in what they do. Thanks for bringing my bike to me and for the peace of mind in knowing it will be safe, on time and in the exact shape is was when loaded!! Great job!
Response from the owner:Thanks for the business Laura
Riley Jaye
6 months ago
I was extremely hesitant to ship my motorcycle from San Diego to Oregon. The thought of pre-paying $1,000 for strangers to come and load my bike up in their box truck and drive away, hoping to see them again a few days later, made me sick to my stomach. I'm so happy I was absolutely wrong to have any negative thoughts about AA Motorcycle Shipping. They were extremely professional, communicative, and took great care of my bike. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to ship a motorcycle anywhere in the country!
Response from the owner:Thanks for the trust and the business Riley.
Charles Polito
6 months ago
My name is Chuck My bike was shipped from New York to Tampa Florida. It was picked up promptly. It was strapped down wonderful and wrapped. It took only seven days for my bike to come from New York to Tampa not a scratch on it. The service was magnificent. I would recommend it to anyone who needs to ship a bike. They did a wonderful job.
Response from the owner:Thanks for the business Charles
Caelan Osman
7 months ago
got my motorcycle from Maryland to Utah in a pretty timely manner. I also needed some same day shipping and they were able to accommodate me by allowing me to bring the motorcycle to their shipping facility to get it on a crate. The customer service agent I called was also super helpful (she works in accounting, can't remember her name). Will absolutely use again if the need arises.
Response from the owner:Thanks for the business Caelan and her name is Julia.
Jeffrey Wendig
7 months ago
Would highly recommend AA for shipping your motorcycle. They were competitively priced, communciated well, and showed up on time when they said they would.
Response from the owner:Thanks for the business Jeff. We appreciate you.
Jake Kleinschuster
8 months ago
Communicated well and very respectful. Worked fast and well
Response from the owner:Thanks for the business Jake
Michal Salac
8 months ago
Bike was delivered on time and in good condition.
I was happy with this company’s service.
Response from the owner:Thanks for the business Michal
MrWebism
9 months ago
AA Motorcycle did a great job moving my bike from Dallas to Las Vegas. The bike was delivered efficiently without any damage which sounds simple but if you've shipped a bike before you know is not always the case. They showed a lot of flexibility by delivering it to a location which wasn't originally requested when I made the reservations. I would use AA again if I needed to move my bike again in the future.
Response from the owner:Thanks for the business
Sandy Schoenthaler
9 months ago
Would highly recommend- very timely and professional
Response from the owner:Thanks for the business Sandy
Don Kramer
9 months ago
The service was prompt and seamless. I was arranging this shipment from out of state and couldn't be happier with the results.
I would use this service again!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the business Don
Jim
9 months ago
Extremely easy to work with and pick up and delivery went exactly as promised.
Response from the owner:Thanks for the business Jim
Kirk Ohlendorf
9 months ago
Quick to schedule pick up, and fast delivery from Minnesota to California. No issues.
Response from the owner:Thanks for the business Kirk
Daron Fields
10 months ago
Great Service. Very professional and Fast with there responses. Got my bike in leas than a week. Very good service. Do offer a Military discount. Thank you guys once again
Response from the owner:Thanks for the business Daron
John McGreevey
10 months ago
On time very careful got the bike to its destination just fine
Response from the owner:Thanks for the business John
Nina Dias Reino
10 months ago
I had to transport my bike from CA to TN and did not encounter any problems. The bike got there 2 days before the agreement and did not suffer any damages. It was at a fair price, and they had fast and responsive customer service. I would definitely trust them again for long trips like this.
Response from the owner:Thanks for the business. We appreciate your trust.
kelly reynolds
11 months ago
Excellent service! They were on time picking up my motorcycle and delivered it exactly where and when I specified. I would definitely recommend AA Motorcyle Shipping for all my transportation needs.
Response from the owner:Thanks for the business Kelly
Verified customer review
“My experience with AA Motorcycle Shipping was excellent. My Softail HD is spotless with no blemishes — it was picked up in Wisconsin and dropped off in California in the same condition. The staff and drivers were kind and professional. I would highly recommend them.”
— David S., Verified Buyer · ★★★★★ 5.0 · Wisconsin → California · January 2026
How much does it cost to ship a motorcycle to or from California?
Starting prices range from around $295 for short regional routes (San Diego to Phoenix) up to $890+ for long cross-country routes (San Francisco to Miami). The exact price depends on your specific pickup and delivery zip codes, your bike’s size and type, and whether you choose non-palletized or palletized shipping. Use the instant quote calculator above for your exact route.
How long does it take to ship a motorcycle to California?
Transit time depends on your route. Short regional routes like San Diego to Phoenix take 2–3 days. West Coast routes like LA to Seattle run 5–7 days. Cross-country routes from California to the Midwest or East Coast typically take 10–14 days.
Do you offer door-to-door motorcycle shipping in California?
Yes — door-to-door is our most popular service and it’s available statewide. We come to your home, storage unit, dealership, or anywhere else the bike is located. No need to bring it to a terminal.
What’s the difference between non-palletized and palletized motorcycle shipping?
Non-palletized shipping is our standard service — your motorcycle is secured to eye bolts on the floor of an enclosed trailer. It’s safe, reliable, and more affordable. Palletized shipping secures your bike to a pallet and loads it into an enclosed air-ride trailer with a forklift — maximum protection, online tracking available. For vintage, custom, or high-value motorcycles, palletized is worth the premium.
Can I drop off my motorcycle at a California terminal?
Yes — we have four California terminals: Anaheim (LA/OC area), West Sacramento, Poway (San Diego area), and Milpitas (San Jose area). Same-day drop-off shipping is available at all locations. You must place your order first to receive a booking number before arriving. Call us at 1-888-347-1391 and we’ll get you set up.
Do you ship motorcycles bought online in California?
Absolutely — this is one of the most common California shipments we handle. We pick up directly from the seller and deliver to your door. You don’t need to fly out to get the bike. Just provide the seller’s address when you book.
Do you offer military motorcycle shipping discounts in California?
Yes — Military, Veteran, and 1st Responder discounts are available. Get an instant quote online first, then call us at 1-888-347-1391 to apply the discount before booking. We coordinate pickup and delivery around your reporting date on PCS moves.
Do I need to drain the gas tank before shipping from California?
You don’t need to drain it completely — keep fuel at or below a quarter tank. A nearly empty tank reduces weight and eliminates fuel-related concerns during transport. We’ll send you a complete preparation checklist when you book.
Ready to ship your California motorcycle?
Instant quote for any California route. The price you’re quoted is the price you pay.
