Route guide · AZ → TX
Shipping a car from Arizona to Texas
Shipping a running sedan from Phoenix to Dallas costs about $875–$1,275 on an open carrier and $1,300–$1,900 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–5 days in transit. It ranks #55 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,075
- Road miles
- 1,050
- Days in transit
- 3–5
- People moving a year
- 16.7K
- Companies at both ends
- 186
City to city
What it costs between Arizona and Texas cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma and Flagstaff and Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin — 890 to 1,350 road miles apart.
| From | Dallas | Houston | San Antonio | Austin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $875–$1,2751,050 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,200 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,2501,000 mi · 2–5 days | $850–$1,2501,030 mi · 3–5 days |
| Tucson | $850–$1,250970 mi · 2–4 days | $900–$1,3001,100 mi · 3–5 days | $800–$1,200890 mi · 2–4 days | $825–$1,225930 mi · 2–4 days |
| Yuma | $950–$1,3501,220 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,4001,350 mi · 3–6 days | $900–$1,3001,140 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,180 mi · 3–5 days |
| Flagstaff | $850–$1,2501,020 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,200 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,2501,010 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,2501,030 mi · 3–5 days |
A pickup or delivery far from these metros usually adds $75–$150. Quotes move with fuel prices and truck space, so treat these as a yardstick. Price your own addresses →
By vehicle
Price by vehicle type
Phoenix to Dallas, 1,050 miles. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.
| Vehicle | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan or small car | $875–$1,275 | $1,300–$1,900 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $975–$1,425 | $1,450–$2,125 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,100–$1,600 | $1,625–$2,375 |
| Pickup truck | $1,125–$1,650 | $1,700–$2,475 |
| Motorcycle | $525–$750 | $775–$1,150 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in June–August (the summer moving peak), running about 8% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Arizona to Texas is January–May and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,075 Peak: about $1,150
About this route
Why so many cars go from Arizona to Texas
About 16,702 people moved from Arizona to Texas in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (19,900 in 2023, 13,503 in 2024). That is 8.9% of everyone who left Arizona for another state, making Texas its #2 destination.
Traffic runs both ways — about 13,542 people a year move from Texas back to Arizona — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,075, shipping from Arizona to Texas costs more than sending a car to Colorado ($925) and California ($775) but less than to Oregon ($1,125) and Missouri ($1,150). That works out to about $1.02 a mile.
Distance and transit time
Expect about 1,050 road miles from Phoenix to Dallas — 3–5 days on the truck after pickup. Carriers usually load several cars before heading out, so the pickup window matters as much as transit time. The car heads east and crosses one time zone — from Mountain to Central time — so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.
On the road
- Trucks usually take the southern route across the desert Southwest, which stays open all winter — one reason this lane runs on schedule year-round.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Arizona and Texas, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Arizona
41 companies based in Arizona: 30 carriers, 5 brokers, 154 trucks in total, 13 years in business on average.
- Motor Car Auto Carriers Inc Glendal · 45 trucks · since 2000 · USDOT 915692
- Auto-Matic Auto Carriers LLC Tucson · 23 trucks · since 2009 · USDOT 1965940
- J&S Transportation Tucson · 14 trucks · since 2000 · USDOT 911585
- Zemo Auto Transport LLC Peoria · 6 trucks · since 2015 · USDOT 2781497
- J & J Auto Transport LLC Litchfield Park · 5 trucks · since 2019 · USDOT 3244816
Delivery end Texas
145 companies based in Texas: 102 carriers, 24 brokers, 1,183 trucks in total, 9 years in business on average.
- Usal Houston · 382 trucks · since 1989 · USDOT 357779
- Car Transport Inc Burleson · 309 trucks · since 1984 · USDOT 248283
- Transcar Express LLC Brownsville · 89 trucks · since 2010 · USDOT 2066413
- Texas Auto Carriers San Antonio · 31 trucks · since 1984 · USDOT 521201
- Transporting Cars Champion Inc Arlington · 26 trucks · since 2012 · USDOT 2287307
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Arizona to Texas car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Texas's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Arizona to Texas?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $875–$1,275 from Phoenix to Dallas (1,050 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $800–$1,400. An SUV costs about $975–$1,425, a pickup $1,125–$1,650, and an enclosed trailer $1,300–$1,900 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Arizona to Texas?
Transit is usually 3–5 days after pickup for the 1,050-mile trip from Phoenix to Dallas. Getting the car picked up takes another 1–5 days on a standard booking; expedited pickup within 1–2 days costs about 30% more.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Arizona to Texas?
January–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in June–August, up to about 8% more. Whatever the month, a flexible pickup date booked 2–3 weeks out gets the best price.
How soon do I have to register my car in Texas after moving?
Texas requires new residents to register within 30 days of becoming a resident. Get Texas insurance first. Cars in 17 emissions counties — including Harris (Houston), Dallas, Tarrant (Fort Worth) and Travis (Austin) — need an emissions test; then register at the county tax assessor-collector.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Arizona to Texas?
Driving 1,050 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $130 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $875–$1,275. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Arizona to Texas?
Our directory lists 41 companies based in Arizona and 145 based in Texas, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.