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The Best Motorcycle Shipping Company in Roanoke, VA: What Riders Should Look For
Roanoke sits in the Blue Ridge on I-81, and the Blue Ridge Parkway runs right by the city. That makes it a place riders want to bring a bike to, not just ride away from. If you are searching for the #1 motorcycle shipping company in Roanoke, pick the one that understands hillside streets, winter weather in the mountains and the timing of a riding trip. This guide covers a short checklist, the typical cost and transit time, pickup tips for South Roanoke, Grandin and Old Southwest, and why Roanoke Valley riders choose to ship.
What the best motorcycle shipping company in Roanoke does
Check that any shipper you consider does the following:
- Keeps the bike in a fully enclosed trailer, sheltered from mountain rain and road salt. Read about enclosed motorcycle shipping.
- Secures it with soft straps on solid frame points, never metal on paint.
- Picks up at your door, or at a level, wider spot nearby when a hillside street will not work.
- Uses insured carriers and checks the bike at pickup and delivery.
- Prices your bike, route and dates individually, the way our prices page explains.
- Answers the phone with a real person at (866) 216-7742, 8am to 8pm ET, seven days a week.
What motorcycle shipping in Roanoke costs and how long it takes
- Most shipments to or from Roanoke
- $750 to $1,200
- Coast to coast (for example Roanoke to California)
- About $1,300
- Transit time
- 10 to 15 business days
Those numbers are typical, not a quote. Distance, bike size, season, whether it runs, access at both addresses and how flexible your dates are all count. Enclosed transport is included on every bike. Get your exact price with a free quote.
Get your Roanoke 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.
Pickup and delivery in Roanoke
Neighborhoods like South Roanoke, Grandin and Old Southwest are built on hills, and a trailer needs level ground to lower its liftgate and load safely. If your street is steep, we agree on a flatter spot close by before the driver arrives. We also pick up in nearby Salem and Vinton, so let us know which you are in.
In winter, mountain weather can slow a pickup, so we keep the window flexible and the driver calls ahead. If the bike is heading east, see our pages for Lynchburg and Charlottesville. There is more about the city on our Roanoke motorcycle shipping page, and our local motorcycle shipping service covers moves that stay close to home.
Why Roanoke riders ship a bike
- Parkway trips. Riders from far away ship a bike to Roanoke so they can ride the Blue Ridge Parkway without days on the interstate first.
- Buying or selling. A bike bought out of state, or sold to a distant buyer, can travel enclosed.
- Moving. The bike follows on its own schedule while you handle the rest.
- Winter plans. When snow ends the local riding season, some riders send the bike somewhere warmer.
For shipments elsewhere in the state, see Virginia motorcycle shipping or our guide to the best motorcycle shipping company in Virginia.
Roanoke motorcycle shipping FAQs
Can you deliver a bike to Roanoke for a Blue Ridge Parkway trip?
Yes. Book well ahead of the trip, since most bikes arrive within 10 to 15 business days of pickup, and make sure someone is at the delivery address to receive it.
My street in Old Southwest is steep. Can you still load the bike?
We will pick a level spot close by, because the trailer needs flat ground to load safely. We agree on it with you before pickup day.
Will winter weather delay my pickup?
It can in the mountains. We keep the window flexible and the driver calls ahead so you know when to expect the truck.
Do you pick up in Salem and Vinton too?
Yes. Give us the address when you book and we plan the stop the same way.
How much does it cost to ship a motorcycle from Roanoke?
Most shipments to or from Roanoke run $750 to $1,200, and coast to coast is about $1,300, depending on distance, the bike, condition, access and timing.
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Ready to ship your motorcycle to or from Roanoke? Call (866) 216-7742 or request a free shipping quote. Motorcycle Transporters is based in Richmond, VA and ships nationwide.