Car Shipping Texas (TX)
Texas is one of the most active auto transport markets in the country. Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio are four of the largest US cities — all with excellent carrier density. Whether you're shipping in from the coast or heading cross-country, Texas routes are fast, reliable, and competitively priced.
Open Transport
$149 – $599
Enclosed Transport
$249 – $849
Insurance Coverage
$100K+ per load
Auto Transport in Texas
Texas's massive size and central location make it a critical hub for interstate auto transport. Carriers running East-West routes across I-10 and North-South routes along I-35 pass through Texas daily, creating a competitive market with some of the fastest pickup times in the country. Whether you're shipping a truck from Dallas, a luxury car from Houston, or relocating from Austin, we have you covered.
Popular Routes from Texas
Click any route for pricing details and carrier availability.
Shipping Your Car From Texas — Route Estimates
Estimates based on standard sedan, open transport. Prices and transit times vary by vehicle size, carrier availability, and season.
| Ship From | Ship To | Est. Distance | Transit Time | Est. Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | Miami, FL | 1,300 mi | 3–5 days | from $349 | Details |
| Houston, TX | Los Angeles, CA | 1,500 mi | 3–5 days | from $349 | Details |
| Houston, TX | Denver, CO | 900 mi | 2–3 days | from $249 | Details |
| Houston, TX | Phoenix, AZ | 1,000 mi | 2–3 days | from $249 | Details |
| Houston, TX | New York, NY | 1,800 mi | 6–8 days | from $449 | Details |
Shipping Your Car To Texas — Route Estimates
| Origin | Destination | Est. Distance | Transit Time | Est. Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | Houston, TX | 1,500 mi | 3–5 days | from $349 | Details |
| Phoenix, AZ | Houston, TX | 1,000 mi | 2–3 days | from $249 | Details |
| Denver, CO | Houston, TX | 900 mi | 2–3 days | from $249 | Details |
Texas Car Shipping Cost by Distance
| Distance | Open Transport | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| < 200 miles | $250–$450 | $400–$700 |
| 200–500 miles | $350–$599 | $575–$950 |
| 500–1,000 miles | $550–$849 | $875–$1,350 |
| 1,000–1,500 miles | $749–$1,049 | $1,200–$1,699 |
| 1,500–2,500 miles | $899–$1,299 | $1,450–$2,100 |
| 2,500+ miles | $1,100–$1,599 | $1,750–$2,600 |
Estimated Transit Time by Distance
| Distance | Transit Time | Pickup Window |
|---|---|---|
| < 200 miles | 1–2 days | 1–3 business days |
| 200–500 miles | 2–3 days | 2–4 business days |
| 500–1,000 miles | 3–5 days | 2–5 business days |
| 1,000–1,500 miles | 4–6 days | 3–5 business days |
| 1,500–2,500 miles | 6–9 days | 3–7 business days |
| 2,500+ miles | 8–12 days | 4–7 business days |
Popular Routes from Texas Cities
City-to-city auto transport routes from Texas's top metros. Estimates based on open transport for a standard sedan.
Shipping from Houston, TX
| Ship To | Est. Distance | Transit | Est. Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 2,500+ mi | 7–10 days | $1,099–$1,599 | Details |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,500+ mi | 7–10 days | $1,099–$1,599 | Details |
| Chicago, IL | 800–1,500 mi | 3–6 days | $649–$999 | Details |
| Miami, FL | 1,500–2,500 mi | 5–8 days | $899–$1,299 | Details |
| Atlanta, GA | 800–1,500 mi | 3–6 days | $649–$999 | Details |
| Seattle, WA | 2,500+ mi | 7–10 days | $1,099–$1,599 | Details |
Shipping from Dallas, TX
| Ship To | Est. Distance | Transit | Est. Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 2,500+ mi | 7–10 days | $1,099–$1,599 | Details |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,500+ mi | 7–10 days | $1,099–$1,599 | Details |
| Chicago, IL | 800–1,500 mi | 3–6 days | $649–$999 | Details |
| Miami, FL | 1,500–2,500 mi | 5–8 days | $899–$1,299 | Details |
| Atlanta, GA | 800–1,500 mi | 3–6 days | $649–$999 | Details |
| Seattle, WA | 2,500+ mi | 7–10 days | $1,099–$1,599 | Details |
Shipping from San Antonio, TX
| Ship To | Est. Distance | Transit | Est. Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 2,500+ mi | 7–10 days | $1,099–$1,599 | Details |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,500+ mi | 7–10 days | $1,099–$1,599 | Details |
| Chicago, IL | 800–1,500 mi | 3–6 days | $649–$999 | Details |
| Miami, FL | 1,500–2,500 mi | 5–8 days | $899–$1,299 | Details |
| Atlanta, GA | 800–1,500 mi | 3–6 days | $649–$999 | Details |
| Seattle, WA | 2,500+ mi | 7–10 days | $1,099–$1,599 | Details |
Shipping from Austin, TX
| Ship To | Est. Distance | Transit | Est. Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 2,500+ mi | 7–10 days | $1,099–$1,599 | Details |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,500+ mi | 7–10 days | $1,099–$1,599 | Details |
| Chicago, IL | 800–1,500 mi | 3–6 days | $649–$999 | Details |
| Miami, FL | 1,500–2,500 mi | 5–8 days | $899–$1,299 | Details |
| Atlanta, GA | 800–1,500 mi | 3–6 days | $649–$999 | Details |
| Seattle, WA | 2,500+ mi | 7–10 days | $1,099–$1,599 | Details |
Shipping from Fort Worth, TX
| Ship To | Est. Distance | Transit | Est. Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 2,500+ mi | 7–10 days | $1,099–$1,599 | Details |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,500+ mi | 7–10 days | $1,099–$1,599 | Details |
| Chicago, IL | 800–1,500 mi | 3–6 days | $649–$999 | Details |
| Miami, FL | 1,500–2,500 mi | 5–8 days | $899–$1,299 | Details |
| Atlanta, GA | 800–1,500 mi | 3–6 days | $649–$999 | Details |
| Seattle, WA | 2,500+ mi | 7–10 days | $1,099–$1,599 | Details |
Cities We Serve in Texas
Uwon Carriers Service Areas in Texas
We arrange door-to-door pick-ups and deliveries to or from anywhere in Texas, including all ZIP codes below.
| City | ZIP Codes Served |
|---|---|
| Abilene, TX | 79601, 79602, 79603, 79604, 79605, 79606 |
| Allen, TX | 75002, 75013 |
| Amarillo, TX | 79101, 79102, 79103, 79104, 79105, 79106, 79107, 79108, 79109, 79110, 79111 |
| Arlington, TX | 76001, 76002, 76006, 76010, 76011, 76012, 76013, 76014, 76015, 76016, 76017, 76018 |
| Austin, TX | 78701, 78702, 78703, 78704, 78705, 78717, 78719, 78721, 78722, 78723, 78724, 78725, 78726, 78727, 78728, 78729, 78730, 78731, 78732, 78733, 78734, 78735, 78736, 78737, 78738, 78739, 78741, 78742, 78744, 78745, 78746, 78747, 78748, 78749, 78750, 78751, 78752, 78753, 78754, 78755, 78756, 78757, 78758, 78759 |
| Beaumont, TX | 77701, 77702, 77703, 77704, 77705, 77706, 77707, 77708, 77709, 77710 |
| Brownsville, TX | 78520, 78521, 78522, 78523, 78526 |
| Carrollton, TX | 75006, 75007, 75010, 75011 |
| Cedar Park, TX | 78613 |
| College Station, TX | 77840, 77841, 77842, 77843, 77844, 77845 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 78401, 78402, 78403, 78404, 78405, 78406, 78407, 78408, 78409, 78410, 78411, 78412, 78413, 78414, 78415, 78416, 78417, 78418, 78419 |
| Dallas, TX | 75201, 75202, 75203, 75204, 75205, 75206, 75207, 75208, 75209, 75210, 75211, 75212, 75213, 75214, 75215, 75216, 75217, 75218, 75219, 75220, 75221, 75222, 75223, 75224, 75225, 75226, 75227, 75228 |
| Denton, TX | 76201, 76202, 76203, 76204, 76205, 76206, 76207, 76208, 76209, 76210 |
| El Paso, TX | 79901, 79902, 79903, 79904, 79905, 79906, 79907, 79908, 79912, 79915, 79916, 79918, 79920, 79922, 79925, 79927, 79928, 79930, 79932, 79934, 79935, 79936, 79938 |
| Frisco, TX | 75033, 75034, 75035, 75036 |
| Garland, TX | 75040, 75041, 75042, 75043, 75044, 75045, 75046, 75047, 75048, 75049 |
| Grand Prairie, TX | 75050, 75051, 75052, 75053, 75054 |
| Houston, TX | 77001, 77002, 77003, 77004, 77005, 77006, 77007, 77008, 77009, 77010, 77011, 77012, 77013, 77014, 77015, 77016, 77017, 77018, 77019, 77020, 77021, 77022, 77023, 77024, 77025, 77026, 77027, 77028, 77030, 77031, 77033, 77034, 77035, 77036, 77037, 77038, 77040, 77041, 77042, 77043, 77045, 77046, 77047, 77048, 77049, 77050, 77051, 77053, 77054, 77055, 77056, 77057, 77058, 77059, 77061, 77062, 77063, 77064, 77065, 77066, 77067, 77068, 77069, 77070, 77071, 77072, 77073, 77074, 77075, 77076, 77077, 77078, 77079, 77080, 77081, 77082, 77083, 77084, 77085, 77086, 77087, 77088, 77090, 77091, 77092, 77093, 77094, 77095, 77096, 77098, 77099 |
| Irving, TX | 75014, 75015, 75016, 75017, 75038, 75039, 75060, 75061, 75062, 75063 |
| Killeen, TX | 76540, 76541, 76542, 76543, 76544, 76547, 76548, 76549 |
| Laredo, TX | 78040, 78041, 78042, 78043, 78044, 78045, 78046 |
| Lewisville, TX | 75022, 75027, 75028, 75029, 75056, 75057, 75067 |
| Lubbock, TX | 79401, 79402, 79403, 79404, 79405, 79406, 79407, 79408, 79410, 79411, 79412, 79413, 79414, 79415, 79416, 79423, 79424 |
| McAllen, TX | 78501, 78502, 78503, 78504, 78505 |
| McKinney, TX | 75069, 75070, 75071 |
| Mesquite, TX | 75149, 75150, 75180, 75181, 75182, 75185, 75187 |
| Midland, TX | 79701, 79702, 79703, 79704, 79705, 79706, 79707, 79708 |
| Pasadena, TX | 77501, 77502, 77503, 77504, 77505, 77506, 77507, 77508 |
| Pearland, TX | 77581, 77584, 77588 |
| Plano, TX | 75023, 75024, 75025, 75026, 75074, 75075 |
| Round Rock, TX | 78664, 78665, 78681, 78682 |
| San Antonio, TX | 78201, 78202, 78203, 78204, 78205, 78206, 78207, 78208, 78209, 78210, 78211, 78212, 78213, 78214, 78215, 78216, 78217, 78218, 78219, 78220, 78221, 78222, 78223, 78224, 78225, 78226, 78227, 78228, 78229, 78230, 78231, 78232, 78233, 78235, 78236, 78237, 78238, 78239, 78240, 78241, 78242, 78243, 78244, 78245, 78246, 78247, 78248, 78249, 78250, 78251, 78252, 78253, 78254, 78255, 78256, 78257, 78258, 78259, 78260 |
| Tyler, TX | 75701, 75702, 75703, 75704, 75705, 75707, 75708, 75709, 75710, 75711 |
| Waco, TX | 76701, 76702, 76703, 76704, 76705, 76706, 76707, 76708, 76710, 76711, 76712, 76714, 76715, 76716 |
| Wichita, TX | 76301, 76302, 76303, 76304, 76305, 76306, 76307, 76308, 76309, 76310 |
Gas Stations Along the Route
Fueling availability per 10 miles on major Texas carrier corridors.
| Corridor | Stations per 10 mi | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| I-35 Dallas → San Antonio | ~9–10 | Densest in state |
| I-10 Houston → El Paso | ~6–8 | Good in east; sparse in west TX |
| I-45 Houston → Dallas | ~9–10 | Excellent density |
| I-20 Dallas → Fort Worth | ~9–10 | Urban — very dense |
| US-287 Amarillo corridor | ~5–6 | Panhandle — moderate |
| I-10 West TX (Van Horn area) | ~3–4 | Remote stretches — fuel up |
Traffic Patterns & Timing
Key congestion points carriers monitor when routing through Texas.
| Area / Time | Traffic Insight |
|---|---|
| Houston I-10 / I-610 interchange | Among worst in US |
| Dallas I-35E / I-30 / US-75 (High Five) | Complex interchange, daily delays |
| Austin I-35 | One of worst congested corridors in US per mile |
| San Antonio I-35 / I-10 junction | Military and tourist traffic |
| Houston inner loop (I-610) | All-day congestion |
| DFW I-635 LBJ Freeway | Reconstruction delays ongoing |
| Houston morning rush | 6–9 am, among worst in country |
| Austin evening rush | 4–7 pm, I-35 complete gridlock |
Local Road Permits & Regulations
Permit requirements and transport regulations specific to Texas.
| Regulation | Details |
|---|---|
| Oversize / overweight permits | Required for loads exceeding 80,000 lbs GVW or 8.5 ft wide |
| State DOT permits | 24–48 hour processing for most states |
| Weigh stations | All carriers must stop at active weigh stations |
| Hazmat restrictions | Bridge and tunnel limitations on hazardous cargo |
| Escort vehicles | Oversize shipments require pilot cars |
| DOT inspection zones | Roadside safety inspections on major interstates |
| Permit lead time | Plan 1–2 business days ahead for permit approval |
| TxDOT oversize permits | Online filing, 24-hr; different counties have varying rules |
| Oilfield equipment permits | Specialized for wide/heavy oilfield loads in Permian Basin |
| Texas Triangle restrictions | Night moves often required for oversize |
| Wind turbine transport | Common in west TX — special wide load rules |
Seasonal & Weather Factors
How time of year affects auto transport pricing and availability in Texas.
| Season / Period | Impact on Transport |
|---|---|
| Summer (Jun–Sep) | Extreme heat 100°F+ across state; tire failure risk |
| Winter storms (Jan–Feb) | Winter Storm Uri showed TX is vulnerable — carriers freeze |
| Hurricane season (Jun–Nov) | Houston / Corpus Christi evacuation routes jammed |
| Spring (Mar–May) | Best weather but tornado risk in north TX |
| Spring Break (Mar) | South Padre Island corridor gridlock |
| Texas State Fair (Sep–Oct) | Dallas Fair Park area congestion |
Events That Affect Texas Auto Transport
Major annual events that create congestion or demand spikes for auto transport in Texas.
| Event | Impact on Shipping |
|---|---|
| Texas State Fair (Sep–Oct) | Dallas I-30 / US-175 gridlock |
| South by Southwest SXSW (Mar) | Austin downtown complete shutdown |
| Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (Feb–Mar) | I-610 South / US-59 congestion |
| Dallas Cowboys NFL (Sep–Jan) | I-30 / SH-360 Arlington area |
| Austin F1 US Grand Prix (Oct) | I-35 South and SH-130 gridlock |
| San Antonio Fiesta (Apr) | Downtown SA closures |
Common Pickup & Dropoff Zones in Texas
Carrier-accessible staging areas where pickups are fast and reliable in Texas.
| Zone | Notes |
|---|---|
| Houston I-10 / I-45 industrial (Ship Channel) | Largest TX hub |
| Dallas I-35E / I-20 South Oak Cliff | Primary DFW staging |
| San Antonio I-35 / I-10 industrial | South TX hub |
| Austin I-35 north (Round Rock) | Central TX staging |
| El Paso I-10 / I-25 border corridor | Border and west TX hub |
Neighboring Areas We Serve in Texas
Our carrier network serves every major metro and suburb across Texas.
| City / Region | Description |
|---|---|
| Houston | #1 TX market, port and energy transport |
| Dallas / Fort Worth | Major metro, aviation and logistics hub |
| San Antonio | Military city, major residential market |
| Austin | Tech boom, fastest growing TX city |
| El Paso | Border transport, US-Mexico crossings |
| Corpus Christi | Port and petrochemical transport |
| Lubbock / Amarillo | Panhandle agricultural and oil transport |
Texas Auto Transport Tips
Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio have three of the best carrier concentrations in the South
Texas-to-Florida is one of the country's most active snowbird corridors — book early in October
Texas's central location means fast pickup times — often 2–3 business days from major cities
I-10 and I-35 corridors see constant carrier traffic, making Texas rates very competitive
Pickup trucks and large SUVs are common in Texas — carriers are well-equipped for oversized vehicles
Frequently Asked Questions — Texas Car Shipping
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Read source-linked customer reviewsHow Car Shipping in Texas Works — Step by Step
Five steps from quote to delivery. We handle the carrier coordination, dispatch, and Texas pickup logistics — you just confirm the delivery time.
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Carrier Matching from Our Vetted Network
We dispatch your shipment to a carrier in our vetted network — every one with active FMCSA authority, current insurance, and a documented track record. You see the carrier's info before booking is final.
Pickup Scheduling & Bill of Lading
We coordinate a pickup window with you and the driver. At pickup, the driver completes a Bill of Lading with photo documentation of the vehicle's exact condition — protecting both sides.
Door-to-Door Transport with Tracking
Your vehicle moves directly to its destination — no terminal stops. GPS tracking and direct contact with the driver throughout transit, with progress updates along the route.
Delivery & Joint Inspection
The driver calls 1–2 hours before arrival. You and the driver inspect the vehicle together against the original Bill of Lading photos, sign off, and you take the keys. Payment is due at delivery.
Popular Texas Shipping Routes
Top routes from Texas cities — daily carrier capacity in every direction.
California
Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento. Largest auto transport market in the US — fastest pickups, sharpest rates.
Florida
Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville. Snowbird capital — peak demand October to January, northbound March to May.
Texas
Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio. Major dealer hub and central US transit corridor.
New York
Manhattan, Long Island, Westchester, the Hamptons. Year-round and seasonal Hamptons routes.
Illinois
Chicago, Naperville, Aurora. UWON Carriers home dispatch hub — Midwest specialist.
Arizona
Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tucson. Snowbird destination and Barrett-Jackson auction city.
High-Volume Lanes
California → Florida (Oct–Jan snowbird), New York → Florida (Hamptons-to-Palm Beach), Texas → California (dealer purchases), Illinois → Arizona (winter transport), Florida → Illinois (post-season return), and California → New York (summer routes).
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