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Texas Car Shipping for Military PCS Moves and Corporate Relocations

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Texas to california

Avg. Transit Time

4 to 8 days

Avg. Cost

$843 to $1,428

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(3876 reviews)

4.6

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4.5

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Average transit runs 4 to 8 days from confirmed pickup to drop-off locations.
The time from booking to pickup adds a day or two for dispatch, longer during peak season.
Open transport is the most affordable option for a Texas car shipment leaving the state.
Book 1 to 2 weeks ahead for the best rates in spring and summer.
Register a vehicle within 30 days and get a Texas drivers license within 90 days.
Emissions testing applies in 17 counties, including Dallas, Houston, Austin, and El Paso.
Carriers use the I-35, I-10, I-20, and I-45 corridors most often for reliable vehicle shipping.
Every carrier holds a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability and $100,000 in cargo insurance on every vehicle shipment.

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How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Car from Texas?

Shipping a car from Texas typically costs between $606 and $1,296 with open transport, depending on distance and destination. Short regional routes like Texas to Arizona or Texas to Colorado land at the low end of that range, while longer cross-country hauls like Texas to Connecticut push toward the high end. The table below breaks down real pricing, distance, and transit time for our most common Texas routes.

Cost to Ship Your Car to Texas

Shipping to Texas Distance Cost Transit Time Get A Quote
Alabama to Texas 646 miles $798 3 to 4 days Get a Quote
Arizona to Texas 826 miles $755 2 to 3 days Get a Quote
Arkansas to Texas 498 miles $830 2 to 3 days Get a Quote
California to Texas 1,407 miles $965 3 to 5 days Get a Quote
Colorado to Texas 744 miles $645 2 to 3 days Get a Quote
Connecticut to Texas 1,752 miles $1,296 5 to 8 days Get a Quote
Delaware to Texas 1,520 miles $756 4 to 6 days Get a Quote

Cost to Ship Your Car from Texas

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Texas to Alabama 647 miles $721 3 to 4 days Get a Quote
Texas to Arizona 826 miles $615 2 to 3 days Get a Quote
Texas to Arkansas 479 miles $755 2 to 3 days Get a Quote
Texas to California 1,407 miles $695 3 to 5 days Get a Quote
Texas to Colorado 744 miles $625 2 to 3 days Get a Quote
Texas to Connecticut 1,688 miles $899 4 to 6 days Get a Quote
Texas to Delaware 1,518 miles $606 4 to 6 days Get a Quote

Open vs. Enclosed Transport Costs

Open car shipping is the most affordable way to ship a car, and it is what most Texas customers choose for an everyday vehicle headed to California or Florida. Enclosed transport runs from $1,000 to $2,450, depending on distance and vehicle size, since the carrier hauls fewer vehicles and shields yours from road debris. Terminal-to-terminal shipping is a cost-effective option too if you can meet the driver at a depot, though it is less common than door-to-door service. Texas car shipping costs tend to run lower out of major metros like Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio as door-to-door traffic flow means carriers tend to go through more often. Carriers mostly work the I-35 corridor through San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas-Fort Worth, plus I-10, I-20, and I-45. Rates climb with seasonal demand in late spring and summer, when snowbirds and PCS orders peak, then ease in the fall.

"We treat every car that we ship as if it was our own personal vehicle. We want you to be comfortable, we want you to be educated, and we're here to provide that for you."

Marco Maggiore, CSO, ShipYourCarNow

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We have been shipping cars in and out of Texas for more than 17 years and are FMCSA-licensed and BBB accredited. Every carrier in our network holds a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance. We are backed by verified customer reviews with the same Fixed Price Promise for every order, whether for military personal or civilians.

Know Your Trucker and In-House Claims

Our Know Your Trucker program texts your driver’s license photo and equipment on pickup day. Our in-house claims team resolves claims directly with you, never through a third party, unlike other car shipping companies that outsource the problem.

How We Compare to Other Texas Car Shipping Companies

Texas shippers researching car shipping companies will find plenty of reliable auto transport options out there. What sets us apart from other Texas auto transport companies is what none of them publish: a Fixed Price Promise, Know Your Trucker driver verification, and an in-house claims team that never gets outsourced.

How Texas Car Shipping Works

Here is how the car shipping process works for a Texas pickup, from quote to delivery.

Step 01: Request Your Instant Quote

Tell us your vehicle details, vehicle type, and preferred pickup and delivery locations to start the booking process. We match you with an open or enclosed carrier at your Fixed Price Promise rate, and the auto transport booking process usually takes minutes online.

Step 02: Schedule Pickup and Vehicle Inspection

You and the truck driver complete a vehicle inspection together and note every mark on the Bill of Lading, the legal record of its condition, whether pickup happens at your home or another residential or business location. Never sign a blank one. This CBP resource explains why it matters.

Step 03: Transport, Tracking, and Delivery​

Your carrier uses major Texas corridors, typically I-35, I-10, I-20, or I-45, and calls 2 to 4 hours before reaching your delivery location. Once your car arrives, inspect it again and note any new damage on the Bill of Lading before you sign.

Texas Car Shipping for Military PCS Moves

Texas carries more active-duty families through PCS season than almost any other state. Fort Cavazos in Killeen and Fort Bliss in El Paso are active-duty bases with thousands of soldiers a year, and Joint Base San Antonio adds three more installations to that total. PCS orders rarely give months of notice, so our agents build shipment windows around your report date, which means a guaranteed pickup when the timeline is fixed, or our standby rate when you can be more flexible for a better price. Every military shipment still runs through Know Your Trucker verification and our in-house claims team.
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Corporate Relocation and Texas Car Shipping Services

Texas keeps adding corporate headquarters, and each one brings employees who need a vehicle moved fast. Austin’s tech corridor includes Tesla’s Giga Texas plant, a Samsung chip campus in Taylor, and Oracle’s Austin headquarters. Dallas-Fort Worth is home to AT&T, American Airlines, and Toyota’s North American headquarters, while Houston anchors the energy sector with ExxonMobil, Chevron, and the Texas Medical Center. When an employer relocates a new hire on a two-week timeline, our agents work directly with HR so the vehicle never becomes the bottleneck.

Why Ship a Car To or From Texas

Texas has no state income tax, a lower cost of living than California or New York, and a job market pulling in new residents faster than most states, as seen in Census Bureau migration data. Growth spreads across the state with Austin’s tech boom, Dallas-Fort Worth’s corporate relocations, Houston’s energy industry, and San Antonio’s military and healthcare base all sending vehicles across state lines weekly. Texas is also big enough that a move within it, say Houston to El Paso, can cover more ground than a trip to a neighboring state, typically running $475 to $950. A move in from California generally lands between $1,025 and $1,350.

Given those distances, most Texans find it makes more sense to ship a car than drive it, including buyers picking up a car out of state or importing one through international car shipping via the Port of Houston. See our full breakdown of the benefits of car transport over driving it yourself.

Texas Vehicle Registration and Driver Requirements

California’s Department of Motor Vehicles oversees registration for all motor vehicles brought into the state as part of any California vehicle transport move, and the requirements below apply whether your car arrived by carrier or you drove it yourself.

Registration Deadline

New residents must register their vehicle within 30 days of establishing Texas residency, per the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

Emissions Testing Requirements

Texas requires annual emissions testing in 17 counties, including Dallas, Tarrant, Harris, Travis, and El Paso. Bexar County joins the program on November 1, 2026.

Driver's License Transfer Deadline

The title transfer fee runs from $28 to $33, plus up to $90 in new resident use tax if no sales tax was already paid in your previous state.

Title Transfer Fee

New residents have 90 days to get a Texas driver’s license after establishing residency.

Insurance Requirements

Texas law requires $30,000 per person, $60,000 per accident, and $25,000 in property damage coverage at a minimum, known as 30/60/25 coverage.

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Car Shipping Services Available for Texas Moves

Open Auto Transport

Open car shipping is the most affordable way to ship a car, loading multiple everyday vehicles per carrier to keep your price down.
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Enclosed Car Shipping

Enclosed auto transport shields classic, exotic, and high-value vehicles from Texas heat and road debris. This enclosed car transport type costs more, but for a car like that, it is worth it.
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Expedited Vehicle Shipping

Expedited shipping options move your vehicle shipment to the front of the line when a closing or report date will not wait.
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Military PCS Shipping

Our military relocation program builds pickup windows around your report date, delivering stress-free car shipping for every PCS move
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Corporate Relocation

For employees on a company timeline, our relocation coordination service works directly with HR so the car shipment is ready on arrival.
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Luxury and Exotic Car Transport

Our exotic and luxury vehicle program pairs your luxury car with drivers carrying the right auto-hauling services equipment for exotic cars, as detailed in our classic car shipping guide.
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Motorcycle Shipping

Our motorcycle shipping service uses secured, enclosed trailers built for two-wheeled motor vehicles.
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Door-to-Door Car Shipping

Door-to-door service delivers as close to your residential or business location as truck access allows, so you skip the terminal drive. Most auto shipping service providers only offer this when truck access allows, and it is what keeps your car transportation stress-free from pickup to delivery location.
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How to Prepare Your Car for Texas Shipping

Complete this checklist before vehicle pickup so nothing holds up your driver on the day.

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Remove all personal items from the vehicle.

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Keep a quarter tank of fuel in your vehicle.

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Take timestamped photos of all four sides and the roof.

4

Disable your alarm system.

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Deactivate toll transponders like FasTrak.

6

Check tire pressure is correct on all four tires.

7

Have one working key ready for the driver.

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“Ship Your Car Now” delivered as promised.  From Florida to Washington State only took 4 days, from the time of pickup to delivery in Spokane.  Gary W was in contact with me throughout the whole process, he made sure I felt at ease and contracted his most reliable partner.  100% would recommend SYCW to anyone.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Car was delivered on time . Driver was friendly.  Price was good . And did not changed Luke other's I use in the past.  Thank you  Gary . *****
  
 
  
 
 
 
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I shipped a friend’s SUV by a simple call to Todd Carlisle. It was picked up on our preferred date with a price below my expectation. The car was delivered to the friend in Chicago 2 days later. The process was very smooth and good.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Thank you Todd Carlisle! And driver: Levan! Car has arrived safely! Highly recommend both of them!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Todd Carlisle did a great job of arranging the transport of our car. This was our first time shipping a vehicle. He explained the process thoroughly and was always available to answer questions. He is friendly, knowledgeable and professional. A neighbor recommended them and had shipped their car multiple times. We look forward to working with Todd in the future.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Outstanding Service and Experience! Wanted to thank and recommend Jason Woesnner and the ShipYourCarNow Customer Service team for the outstanding service they provided on two shipments each way across the US over a 2 week period. The last delivery was tricky as we had a health issue with a member of our family that required us to cancel and reinstate a shipment within a 10 hour period of time over the past weekend. Jason  worked the lines double time to make happen and the weekend CS team coordinated details with the carrier. Communications between all parties beyond expectation. Overall, It was a success  with a delivery time of less than 3 days - FL to CA. This is your team that makes things happen!  Happy holidays - Doug G
  
 
  
 
 
 
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It pays to deal with a pro! I delt with Todd Carlisle. After he explianed how things worked, I went with it. Delivered on time by another pro. I couldn't have asked for a better delivery. So, don't mess with the others, THIS is the only way to go. Nice job Todd!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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I want to share our experience using Ship Your Car Now and representative Todd Carlisle.  After checking with other carriers I talked personally with Todd and he made me feel confident that we had selected the right carrier.  It was an easy transaction and the car was picked up and delivered on time without any issues.   Todd communicated all along the way.  I highly recommend Ship Your Car Now and Todd Carlisle for transport of your vehicle.

Texas Car Shipping FAQ

We are a relationship-built company. That is how we treat our clients. We want to learn what your pain points are and how we can solve them.

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