How much does it cost to ship a car from Arkansas to Texas?

For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $550–$900 from Little Rock to Dallas (340 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $500–$1,150. An SUV costs about $600–$1,000, a pickup $700–$1,175, and an enclosed trailer $825–$1,350 for a sedan.

How long does it take to ship a car from Arkansas to Texas?

Transit is usually 1–3 days after pickup for the 340-mile trip from Little Rock to Dallas. The wait for pickup is separate: typically 1–5 days, or 1–2 days if you pay about 30% more for expedited service.

When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Arkansas 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. If you must ship in peak months, book three to four weeks ahead.

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 Arkansas to Texas?

Driving 340 miles takes about 1 day: roughly $40 in gas. Shipping a sedan costs about $550–$900. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the day.

Which car shipping companies go from Arkansas to Texas?

Our directory lists 3 companies based in Arkansas and 120 based in Texas, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 196 that ship nationwide.

Car Shipping Arkansas to Texas (2026): Prices & Transit

From	Dallas	Houston	San Antonio	Austin
Little Rock	$550–$900340 mi · 1–3 days	$600–$975450 mi · 1–3 days	$675–$1,050600 mi · 2–3 days	$625–$1,000520 mi · 2–3 days
Fayetteville	$525–$900320 mi · 1–2 days	$625–$1,000520 mi · 2–3 days	$675–$1,075620 mi · 2–3 days	$650–$1,025530 mi · 2–3 days
Fort Smith	$500–$850260 mi · 1–2 days	$600–$975460 mi · 1–3 days	$650–$1,025560 mi · 2–3 days	$600–$975470 mi · 1–3 days
Jonesboro	$625–$1,000480 mi · 1–3 days	$675–$1,050590 mi · 2–3 days	$750–$1,150750 mi · 2–4 days	$700–$1,100660 mi · 2–3 days

Vehicle	Open carrier	Enclosed
Sedan or small car	$550–$900	$825–$1,350
Midsize SUV or crossover	$600–$1,000	$925–$1,525
Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition)	$675–$1,125	$1,025–$1,700
Pickup truck	$700–$1,175	$1,075–$1,775
Motorcycle	$325–$550	$500–$825

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Plymale Auto Transport LLC

FMCSA verified

Ozark, AR · Carrier · 5 trucks · 12 yrs in business · USDOT 2534729

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