Dallas, TX car shipping
Car Shipping in Dallas, TX
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$510 – $2,100
Typical price
Sedan, open transport
1–5 days
Transit time
Most major cities
Los Angeles, Oklahoma City
Top destinations
$240 – $660
Trips within Texas
Published range for an in-state trip
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About car shipping in Dallas
Four interstates cross in Dallas-Fort Worth, which is more than any other inland metro in the country, and it shows up in your quote as choice rather than as price. Trucks running in any compass direction have a reason to be here, so lanes get covered quickly and you are rarely waiting on a carrier. The local variable is weather, and in North Texas that means spring hail rather than snow or storms.
- I-20, I-30, I-35 and I-45 all meet here, so carriers run in every direction
- Spring hail is the reason enclosed transport sells well in North Texas
- Suburban streets are wide enough for genuine door pickup
- A common relay point, so ask whether your car changes trucks
- Main highways
- I-35E, I-20, I-30
- Typical transit
- 1–5 days
- In-state trips
- $240 – $660
Car shipping rates from Dallas
Estimated from published industry figures for a standard car. Your quote depends on season, vehicle and exact addresses.
| Destination | Distance | Open transport | Enclosed transport | Transit time | Route page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,480 mi | $1,035 – $2,795 | $1,345 – $4,475 | 3–6 days | Texas to California |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 230 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Texas to Oklahoma |
| Jacksonville, FL | 1,090 mi | $765 – $2,060 | $990 – $3,295 | 3–5 days | Texas to Florida |
| New York City, NY | 1,640 mi | $655 – $3,100 | $855 – $4,960 | 4–7 days | Texas to New York |
| New Orleans, LA | 530 mi | $385 – $1,000 | $495 – $1,605 | 2–3 days | Texas to Louisiana |
| Chicago, IL | 970 mi | $710 – $1,835 | $905 – $2,935 | 2–4 days | Texas to Illinois |
Snowbird season moves prices
No source publishes monthly prices by city, so this is what the studies say about timing.
Demand runs heavily southbound from October to December and northbound from March to May. Booking three to six weeks ahead of those windows gives carriers room to schedule the pickup.
Direct Connect Auto Transport reports snowbird routes running 5% to 8% higher.
Published price adjustments
- Pickup truckPickups cost about 38% more to ship than standard cars.Source: Move.org
- SUVAt 500 miles, an SUV averaged $743 against $696 for a car.Source: Move.org
- Non-running vehicleAdd $150 to $300 for a vehicle that does not run.Source: Direct Connect Auto Transport
Transit times from Dallas
Typical days on the road after pickup.
- Oklahoma City, OK · 230 mi1–2 days
- New Orleans, LA · 530 mi2–3 days
- Albuquerque, NM · 700 mi2–3 days
- Atlanta, GA · 860 mi2–4 days
- Chicago, IL · 970 mi2–4 days
- Phoenix, AZ · 1,060 mi3–5 days
- Jacksonville, FL · 1,090 mi3–5 days
Popular routes from Dallas
Car shipping companies serving Dallas
Researched companies ordered by Trustpilot rating, adjusted for review count. Not ranked by city data.
Pickup areas around Dallas
Where trucks reach easily, and where a meeting point helps.
- Plano, Frisco, Arlington, IrvingWide roads and big lots. The simplest pickups in the metro.
- Oak Lawn, Bishop Arts, Deep EllumTighter older streets; a nearby lot saves time.
- North Fort Worth and Alliance corridorBuilt around freight. Carriers know it well.
Good to know in Dallas
- Four interstates, and what that buys youI-20 runs east to west, I-30 heads for Little Rock, I-35 carries Mexico to Minnesota and I-45 drops to Houston and the Gulf. Almost any lane out of Dallas is on somebody's existing route, and that competition is why Dallas quotes tend to come back faster than the mileage would predict.
- Hail, not snow, is the seasonal riskNorth Texas gets severe thunderstorms through spring, and hail is the damage people here actually worry about. If your car is sitting on an open deck in April or May, that is the one season where paying the enclosed premium in Dallas is a considered decision rather than a luxury.
- Inland hub means transfers are commonDallas is where regional trucks hand off to long-haul ones. That is ordinary practice, but every handover is a moment where damage can be argued about later. Ask whether your car will be transferred, and make sure the condition report is signed at each change.
- The metro is enormous, and pickup windows reflect itFort Worth to Plano is well over an hour without traffic. A carrier fitting several pickups into one day across a metro this wide will quote a broad window, and a driver who promises a precise time across DFW is promising something they cannot control.
- Moving to DallasIf you're moving from another state, you'll generally need to register your vehicle in Texas. Check Texas's motor vehicle agency for deadlines and inspection rules.
Other Texas cities
Starting prices on popular routes.
Helpful guides for Dallas
Why ship from Dallas?
- Carriers already serving Texas
- Door-to-door pickup where trucks can reach
- Open and enclosed transport options
- Published price ranges you can compare before booking
- Common for relocations, students, military moves and car purchases
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Dallas?
Published figures put a standard car on an open carrier at about $510 – $2,100 from Dallas to other major cities, depending on distance, season and vehicle. Shorter trips, such as to Oklahoma City, run about $240 – $660.
Car shipping cost calculatorHow long does it take to ship a car from Dallas?
About 1–2 days to Oklahoma City and 4–7 days to New York City, plus the pickup window before the car is loaded.
How long car shipping takesCan the truck pick up at my home in Dallas?
Often, yes. On narrow, busy or restricted streets, the driver may ask to meet at a nearby open lot where a full-size carrier can load safely.
Door-to-door car shipping
Should I ship open or enclosed from Dallas?
Open transport suits most everyday cars and costs less. Consider enclosed for luxury, classic or exotic cars, or anything with fresh paint.
Open vs. enclosed shippingIs my car insured when shipping from Dallas?
Licensed carriers must carry liability insurance, and most carry cargo coverage for the cars they haul. Ask for the certificate of insurance before pickup.
Car shipping insuranceWhat's the cheapest way to ship a car from Dallas?
Choose open transport, be flexible with dates, book one to three weeks ahead and meet the truck near a main highway if your street is hard to reach.
Cheapest way to ship a car
Where these figures come from
Published industry studies, not Haulwide shipments. Checked Sep 16, 2026.
- SGT Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
Published Sep 9, 2026. 30 months of the company's own shipping data (January 2024 to June 2026) across all 50 states and 1,581 state-to-state lanes, limited to completed single-vehicle open transport deliveries and mix-adjusted for distance.
- Move.org(opens in a new tab)
Published Mar 4, 2026. Nearly 800 broker quotes analyzed, priced for a running 2025 Toyota Camry with a one-week lead time using October 2025 quotes.
- Kelley Blue Book(opens in a new tab)
Published Jan 12, 2026. Quotes requested from eight transport companies for a 2025 Honda Accord on three routes from Orlando, on standard open carriers.
- Direct Connect Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
No publication date given. The company's own carrier data for an operable sedan on open transport; the page states no publication date.
- RoadRunner Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
Published Sep 1, 2026. The company's completed shipment history, which it describes as over 1 million vehicles delivered across 30+ years, updated September 2026. Its nationwide average is $1,215 at a median distance of 987 miles and a median $1.23 per mile.
The sources disagree, so figures are shown as the span across them rather than a single price. Pricing methodology
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