Virginia to Arizona · Enclosed · Door to door
Motorcycle shipping from Richmond, VA to Phoenix, AZ
Quick answer
Shipping a motorcycle from Richmond, VA to Phoenix, AZ covers about 2,250 road miles, mainly on I-40, I-17. Motorcycle Transporters picks the bike up at your Virginia address and delivers it door to door in a fully enclosed trailer. Call or request a free quote for your exact price.
Richmond to Phoenix is about 2,250 miles, a true cross-country move. Retirees, winter visitors, and families relocating to the Valley of the Sun ship bikes with us on this lane. We pick up your motorcycle at your Virginia address and deliver it to your Phoenix-area address in a fully enclosed trailer.
Richmond, VA to Phoenix
Approximate road miles. Call or request a free quote for your exact price.
The route
The truck heads west through Virginia and Tennessee to I-40, then follows I-40 through Memphis, Little Rock, Oklahoma City, Amarillo, and Albuquerque to Flagstaff, before dropping south on I-17 into Phoenix. That is several states of open highway the bike never has to ride.
Seasonal notes
October through April is prime riding season in Phoenix, and many Virginia riders ship west in the fall for a desert winter. Summer temperatures in Phoenix often pass 110 degrees, which is hard on riders and bikes alike.
Arriving in Phoenix
Phoenix-area deliveries include Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, and Peoria, plus 55-plus communities such as Sun City. Riders head out on the Apache Trail, the Beeline Highway to Payson, and Route 89A through Sedona.
Every shipment includes
How we ship from Virginia to Phoenix
Fully enclosed transport
Your bike rides inside a closed trailer, out of the rain, road grime, rock chips, and sight of passers-by.
Door to door
We pick up at your address and deliver to the address you choose. If a street is too tight for a truck, we agree on a nearby meeting spot with you first.
Soft-tie straps
Straps wrap the frame and triple clamps, not painted or chromed parts, and the front wheel sits in a chock so the bike stays upright.
Insured carriers
Your shipment is handled by insured carriers. Ask us for the coverage details on your shipment before you book.
FAQ
Richmond to Phoenix shipping questions
How far is Richmond to Phoenix?
About 2,250 road miles, mostly on I-40 and then I-17 south from Flagstaff. Call for timing on your shipment.
When should I ship my motorcycle to Phoenix for the winter?
Most winter visitors ship in October or November and bring the bike home in April or May. Booking ahead gives you more choice of pickup dates.
Do you deliver to Scottsdale, Mesa, and Sun City?
Yes. We deliver across the Phoenix metro. Gated communities need guest access for the driver.
How much does it cost to ship from Richmond to Phoenix?
It depends on the bike, the season, and whether it runs. Call or request a free quote for your exact price.
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