Texas Car Shipping
Moving to Dallas, shipping a car out of Houston, or sending one across the border to Arizona? We match you with a vetted, licensed carrier for door-to-door transport anywhere in Texas, and anywhere else in the country.
To or from anywhere in Texas, door to door. Get your price below.
- Open and enclosed carriers
- Houston, Dallas–Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio and beyond
- Talk to a real person at (424) 453-1800
Shipping in Texas
Popular Routes To and From Texas
Texas has four of the biggest cities in the country, and cars move between them and the rest of the U.S. all year. These are the lanes our customers book most.
Texas → California
About 1,440 (Dallas–LA) to 1,550 (Houston–LA) milesWest on I-10 or I-20 through El Paso, New Mexico and Arizona. Austin and San Antonio load onto the same run.
Texas ↔ Georgia
About 780 (Dallas–Atlanta) to 790 (Houston–Atlanta) milesI-20 ties Dallas–Fort Worth straight to Atlanta. Houston runs east on I-10 before turning north.
Texas ↔ Florida
About 970 (Houston–Orlando) to 1,310 (Dallas–Miami) milesHouston to Jacksonville is about 870 miles of I-10 along the Gulf Coast.
Texas → Alabama
About 470 (Houston–Mobile) to 640 (Dallas–Birmingham) milesA short hop east: I-10 from Houston to Mobile, or I-20 from Dallas to Birmingham.
Prices and transit times depend on your exact route, vehicle and season.Get an exact quote
Car Shipping Across Texas
City-by-city shipping notes
We pick up and deliver from the Gulf Coast to the Panhandle. Notes on the Texas cities we ship to and from most:
Houston
The biggest city in the state and the start of I-10 east. Flooding after heavy rain can shift pickup times.
San Antonio
On I-10 and I-35, with several large military bases. PCS moves are a big share of the work here.
Dallas
Where I-20, I-30, I-35E and I-45 come together. Carriers pass through Dallas–Fort Worth constantly.
Fort Worth
The western half of the Metroplex, with fast access to I-20 and I-35W for westbound loads.
Austin
On I-35 between Dallas and San Antonio. Lots of tech relocations and people moving in from California.
El Paso
Far West Texas on I-10, closer to Phoenix than to Dallas. A natural stop on Texas to Arizona and California lanes.
Arlington
Between Dallas and Fort Worth on I-30 and I-20. Avoid stadium game days for pickup if you can.
Corpus Christi
On the Gulf Coast at the end of I-37, with a Naval Air Station and a steady flow of military moves.
Plano
North of Dallas off the Dallas North Tollway and US-75, home to several big corporate headquarters.
Lubbock
West Texas Panhandle, off the main interstates. Plan a little more lead time, and expect Texas Tech move-in rushes.
Who Ships in Texas
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Shipping Within a State This Big
Texas is wide enough that an in-state move can be a long-distance shipment. Houston to El Paso is about 11 hours of driving, and the Panhandle is a long way from the Gulf. Carriers stick to the big interstates (I-10, I-20, I-35 and I-45), so the closer you are to one of them, the easier it is to schedule.
The Texas Triangle (Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin–San Antonio) is where most loads start and end. Pickups in West Texas, the Panhandle or the Rio Grande Valley are no problem. They just may take a little longer to match with a carrier.
Open or Enclosed in Texas?
Most Texans ship with open transport, the standard and lower-priced option. Spring brings hail across North and Central Texas, and summer heat is brutal on paint and interiors. For a classic, exotic or show car, enclosed transport keeps it covered the whole way.
Texas Questions
How long does it take to ship a car across Texas?
Texas is big. El Paso to Houston is about 750 miles, nearly as far as Dallas to Atlanta. Your exact transit time depends on the route and comes with your quote.
I’m moving to Texas. What do I need to do with my car?
Texas gives new residents 30 days to register an out-of-state vehicle. Depending on your county, an emissions inspection may be required first. Check the Texas DMV and your county tax office for the steps.
Can you ship my car from Texas to California?
Yes. Texas to California is one of the lanes our customers book most, from Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio to Los Angeles and the rest of the state.
How much does it cost to ship a car to or from Texas?
It depends on the distance, the vehicle, open or enclosed, and the season. We don’t post made-up averages. Get an exact quote or call (424) 453-1800.
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