The Best Motorcycle Shipping Company in Nevada: What Riders Should Look For

What motorcycle shipping in Nevada costs and how long it takes

Most shipments to or from Nevada

$750 to $1,200

Coast to coast routes

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. Our motorcycle shipping prices page explains how quotes are built, and you can request a free quote for your shipment.

What the best motorcycle shipping company in Nevada does

An auction bike, a rally bike and a bike on a long desert route all need the same things: protection, careful handling and someone who answers the phone. Look for:

• A fully enclosed trailer. Sun, blowing sand, grime and rock chips stay outside, and the bike is out of view when the truck is parked. Read about enclosed motorcycle transport.
• Soft tie-down straps. Soft loops wrap solid frame points, so no metal hooks touch paint or chrome, and the bike rides upright without strain on the bars, levers or fairings.
• Door-to-door service. The driver comes to your home, the auction, a dealer, shop or storage unit, or to a nearby lot you agree on. See how it works.
• Insured carriers. Ask who provides coverage and how claims work, and make sure the bike is checked at pickup and again at delivery.
• A quote for your exact shipment, based on your bike, both addresses and your dates.
• Live agents who answer. A real person should pick up 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm ET. Ours are at (866) 216-7742.
• The ability to palletize non-running bikes and projects.

For the full checklist, read how to choose the best motorcycle transportation company.

Palletized shipping: an option most shippers do not offer

We can palletize a motorcycle. It is rolled onto a pallet, set in a wheel chock and held with soft tie-downs, then moved as one secured unit. The bike does not need to run, which matters at auction, where plenty of vintage bikes, barn finds and projects change hands. It is also a good choice for any high-value motorcycle that should be handled as little as possible. Tell us about the bike when you request a quote and we will say whether it ships palletized or rolled into the trailer.

Shipping a motorcycle within, into and out of Nevada

Out of Nevada is a big part of what we do here, especially after the January auction in Las Vegas. Buyers fly in, win a bike, and need it shipped home. Our guide to buying a motorcycle online or at auction covers how to set that up. Moves and private sales account for the rest.

Into Nevada, riders ship for Street Vibrations in Reno and for moves, and bikes come over from California, Arizona and Oregon.

Within Nevada, the classic route is Las Vegas to Reno, about 440 miles with little in between. That is a long, hot ride, and shipping skips it. For the regions we serve, see our Nevada motorcycle shipping page or the service areas map.

Why Nevada riders ship instead of ride

• Auction purchases. A bike bought in Las Vegas in January may be headed for snow country. Shipping gets it home without riding it there.
• Street Vibrations. Send the bike to Reno in the fall and arrive ready to ride.
• Las Vegas to Reno. Roughly 440 miles of open desert is a lot to ride just to get somewhere.
• Desert heat. Skipping a long hot ride is easier on you and the bike.
• Moving. Relocating in or out of Nevada is enough work without riding a motorcycle the whole way.
• Projects and non-running bikes. They need to move without being ridden.

Nevada tips: auction bikes, long distances and heat

• Where we pick up and deliver. Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Reno, Sparks and Carson City, plus the towns in between.
• Set up auction shipping early. Ask the auction about pickup rules and deadlines, and send us the details before you fly home.
• Plan for the distance. With about 440 miles between Las Vegas and Reno, give in-state shipments the same planning you would a longer trip.
• Shade and early pickups. Desert heat is hard on bikes left outside. Keep the bike in shade or a garage, and consider an early pickup in summer.
• Rally timing. Street Vibrations in Reno is in the fall, so book three to four weeks ahead.
• Title and registration. If you bring a bike in from another state, check with the Nevada DMV for the current title and registration steps. If an auction bike is going home with you, check with your home state.

How to get your bike ready for pickup

A little prep makes pickup quick and gives you a clear record of the bike. Our guide on how to prepare a motorcycle for shipping covers every step. In short:

• Wash the bike if you can and 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 for the driver.
• 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 Nevada 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 plan around auction pickups, long desert routes and your dates before you book, and to keep you updated while the bike is on the road. If you ship in Virginia too, see our guide to the best motorcycle shipping company in Virginia. When you are ready, request a free quote.