By Motorcycle Transporters
The Best Motorcycle Shipping Company in Florida: What Riders Should Look For
If you are searching for the #1 motorcycle shipping company in Florida, here is what to check before you book. Florida runs on its own riding calendar. Daytona Bike Week fills the roads in March, Biketoberfest brings riders back in October, and every fall snowbirds send their bikes south to ride through the winter, then north again in spring. Add bikes bought online, deliveries to gated communities and condos, and a hurricane season that can shift truck schedules, and it pays to choose a shipper that plans ahead and keeps you informed. This guide covers what a good shipper should offer, how shipping within, into and out of Florida works, and how to get your bike ready. Motorcycle Transporters is based in Richmond, Virginia and ships motorcycles to and from Florida door to door in fully enclosed trailers.
What motorcycle shipping in Florida costs and how long it takes
- Most shipments to or from Florida
- $750 to $1,200
- Coast to coast (for example Florida to California)
- About $1,300
- Transit time
- 10 to 15 business days
Your price depends on the distance, the size and type of bike, whether it runs, how easily a truck can reach each address and how flexible your dates are. These are typical figures, not a quote. See how quotes come together on our motorcycle shipping prices page, or request a free quote for your exact shipment.
What the best motorcycle shipping company in Florida does
A Florida shipment often has a hard date attached, whether it is the first day of Bike Week or the day you head south for the season. Reliability and communication count as much as price. Make sure the company offers:
- A fully enclosed trailer. Your bike stays out of afternoon downpours, salt air, road grime and the eyes of anyone walking past the truck. Learn about enclosed motorcycle transport.
- Soft tie-down straps. Soft loops wrap around solid frame points, so no metal hooks touch paint or chrome, and the bike stays upright without strain on bars, levers or fairings.
- Door-to-door service, gates included. The driver comes to your home, condo, dealer or storage unit, and the company should ask about gate codes and building rules up front. See how it works.
- Insured carriers. Ask who provides coverage and how claims work, and make sure the bike is inspected at pickup and again at delivery.
- A quote for your exact shipment, covering your bike, both addresses and your dates, with what is included spelled out.
- Live agents who pick up. You should reach a real person 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm ET. Ours are at (866) 216-7742.
- The option to palletize, so non-running bikes and projects can move safely.
For a longer checklist with red flags, read how to choose the best motorcycle transportation company.
Palletized shipping: an option most shippers do not offer
We can palletize a motorcycle. The bike is rolled onto a pallet, set in a wheel chock and strapped down with soft tie-downs, then moved as one unit. Since it rides on the pallet, it does not need to run, which makes this a good fit for a project you bought online, a bike that sat too long in storage, or a vintage or high-value motorcycle that should be handled as little as possible. Mention it when you request a quote and we will tell you whether your bike ships palletized or rolled into the trailer.
Get your Florida motorcycle shipping quote
Tell us about your bike and both ZIP codes. A live agent replies with your price, usually the same day we are open.
Shipping a motorcycle within, into and out of Florida
Florida is longer than it looks. Moving a bike from Miami to Jacksonville, from Naples up to Orlando, or from Tampa across to Fort Lauderdale takes most of a day on busy highways. Riders ship within the state for private-party purchases, for bikes headed to Daytona Beach for an event, and for projects going to a specialist shop.
Shipping into Florida peaks in the fall. Snowbirds send bikes south from the Northeast and Midwest to ride all winter, and buyers bring in bikes from Georgia, South Carolina and farther away. Our snowbird motorcycle shipping page explains how a seasonal round trip works.
Shipping out of Florida peaks in spring, when those same bikes head north for the summer. Others leave with a move or a sale to an out-of-state buyer. For the regions we cover in the state, see our Florida motorcycle shipping page or the service areas map.
Why Florida riders ship instead of ride
- Daytona Bike Week and Biketoberfest. Ship the bike in and spend the week riding instead of recovering from the interstate.
- Snowbird season. Send the bike south in fall and home in spring while you travel the easy way.
- Buying online. A bike in another state can arrive at your door without a flight and a long ride back.
- Moving to or from Florida. One less vehicle to drive or tow during a move.
- Projects and repairs. Non-running bikes headed to a builder need to travel without being ridden.
- Keeping a bike clean. Fewer highway miles means less road debris and a lower odometer.
Florida tips: gates, storms and Bike Week timing
- Where we pick up and deliver. Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Jacksonville, Daytona Beach, Fort Myers and Naples, and the towns in between.
- Gated communities and condos. Arrange gate access before the truck arrives. Let us know about guard gates, gate codes and building rules, and leave the driver name with the gate if needed. If a trailer cannot fit inside, we agree on a nearby spot.
- Hurricane season. Storms can delay a truck. Leave some slack in your plans during storm season, and we will keep you updated if weather changes the schedule.
- Bike Week timing. Book three to four weeks before Daytona Bike Week in March, and do the same for Biketoberfest in October.
- Title and registration. If you bring a bike in from another state, check with Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) for the current title and registration steps.
How to get your bike ready for pickup
A few minutes of prep speeds up pickup and gives you a clear record of the bike. Our guide on how to prepare a motorcycle for shipping has the details. In short:
- Wash the bike so marks are easy to see, then take dated photos of every side.
- Leave about a quarter tank of fuel or less.
- Empty the saddlebags and remove loose accessories.
- Turn off the alarm and have the keys ready.
- Tell us about anything unusual, such as a lowered bike, a leak or a bike that does not run.
Why riders call Motorcycle Transporters
We are based in Richmond, Virginia and ship motorcycles to and from Florida and nationwide. Every bike travels door to door in a fully enclosed trailer, held with soft tie-down straps, with insured carriers.
A real person answers when you call. Live agents are available 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm ET, to go over your bike, your dates and any gate or building rules before you book, and to update you while the bike is on the road. If you are shipping from Virginia, our guide to the best motorcycle shipping company in Virginia covers that end. When you are ready, request a free quote.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to ship a motorcycle to or from Florida?
Most motorcycle shipments to or from Florida cost between $750 and $1,200. Coast to coast, such as Florida to California, is about $1,300. Your exact price depends on distance, the bike, whether it runs, access at each address and your dates.
How long does shipping take?
Plan on 10 to 15 business days for most shipments. We will tell you what to expect for your route when you book.
When should I book to ship my motorcycle to Daytona Bike Week?
Book three to four weeks before Bike Week starts in March. The same lead time works for Biketoberfest in October.
Can you deliver to a gated community or condo?
Yes. Arrange gate access ahead of time and tell us about gate codes, guard gates and building rules when you request a quote. If a trailer cannot get inside, we agree on a nearby spot.
Can hurricane season affect my shipment?
Yes. Storms can delay a truck. We keep you updated if weather changes the schedule, so leave a little slack in your plans during storm season.
Can you ship my bike south for the winter and back in spring?
Yes. Snowbirds ship south in the fall and north in spring. Book each leg three to four weeks ahead.
Do you ship non-running motorcycles?
Yes. We can palletize the bike so it does not need to start or run. Tell us when you request a quote, since it can change the price.
How do I get a quote?
Fill out our free quote form with both addresses, your motorcycle and your dates, or call (866) 216-7742. Live agents answer 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm ET.
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Ready to ship your motorcycle in Florida? Call (866) 216-7742 or request a free shipping quote. Motorcycle Transporters is based in Richmond, VA and ships nationwide.