Texas Car Shipping Rates
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Texas at a glance
- Open transport
- $0.40–$1.89 per mile
- Enclosed transport
- $0.52–$3.02 per mile
- Avg. transit time
- 1–4 days
- Within Texas
- $240 – $660
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$0.40–$1.89 per mile
Open transport
$0.52–$3.02 per mile
Enclosed transport
1–4 days
Avg. transit time
$240 – $660
Within Texas
Average shipping rates from Texas
Published figures for a standard car at each route's estimated distance. Actual prices vary with vehicle type, season and pickup location.
| Destination | Open transport | Enclosed transport | Distance | Avg. transit time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $1,020 – $2,760 | $1,330 – $4,415 | 1,460 mi | 3–6 days |
| Oklahoma | $290 – $790 | $350 – $1,265 | 360 mi | 1–2 days |
| Florida | $870 – $2,345 | $1,130 – $3,750 | 1,240 mi | 3–5 days |
| New York | $730 – $3,440 | $945 – $5,505 | 1,820 mi | 4–8 days |
| Louisiana | $380 – $985 | $485 – $1,570 | 520 mi | 2–3 days |
| Illinois | $715 – $1,850 | $915 – $2,965 | 980 mi | 2–4 days |
Snowbird season moves prices
No source publishes monthly rates for Texas.
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
Open vs. enclosed transport in Texas
Open transport
$0.40–$1.89 per mile
- Most popular option
- Lowest price
- Widely available
Enclosed transport
$0.52–$3.02 per mile
- Extra protection
- Ideal for luxury and classic cars
- Fewer trucks available
Factors that affect Texas shipping rates
Car shipping prices can vary based on several factors.
Distance and route
Longer trips cost more in total but less per mile. Busy interstate corridors are usually cheaper than remote or rural routes.
Vehicle size and weight
SUVs, pickups and vans take up more space and weight on a carrier than a sedan, so they cost more to ship.
Open or enclosed transport
Enclosed trailers carry fewer cars and protect them from weather and road debris, so they cost more than open carriers.
Season and demand
Prices rise when demand outpaces truck space, such as summer moving season and snowbird routes in late fall and spring.
Vehicle condition
A car that doesn't run needs a winch or special equipment to load, which adds to the price.
Pickup timing
Flexible pickup dates give carriers more ways to fit your car on a truck. Expedited pickup costs more.
In-state shipping rates (Texas)
What published studies report for a trip between two Texas cities.
$240 – $660
Popular in-state routes:
- Houston to San Antonio
- Dallas to Houston
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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