Route guide · CO → TX
Shipping a car from Colorado to Texas
Shipping a running sedan from Denver to Dallas costs about $750–$1,150 on an open carrier and $1,150–$1,750 in an enclosed trailer, with 2–4 days in transit. It ranks #46 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $950
- Road miles
- 780
- Days in transit
- 2–4
- People moving a year
- 24.2K
- Companies at both ends
- 161
City to city
What it costs between Colorado and Texas cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins and Pueblo and Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin — 690 to 1,090 road miles apart.
| From | Dallas | Houston | San Antonio | Austin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $750–$1,150780 mi · 2–4 days | $850–$1,2501,030 mi · 3–5 days | $825–$1,225940 mi · 2–4 days | $825–$1,225910 mi · 2–4 days |
| Colorado Springs | $725–$1,125720 mi · 2–4 days | $850–$1,250970 mi · 2–4 days | $800–$1,200870 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175840 mi · 2–4 days |
| Fort Collins | $775–$1,175830 mi · 2–4 days | $875–$1,2751,090 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,2501,000 mi · 2–5 days | $850–$1,250970 mi · 2–4 days |
| Pueblo | $725–$1,125690 mi · 2–4 days | $825–$1,225930 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175830 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175800 mi · 2–4 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
Denver to Dallas, 780 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 | $750–$1,150 | $1,150–$1,750 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $850–$1,300 | $1,275–$1,950 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $950–$1,450 | $1,425–$2,175 |
| Pickup truck | $1,000–$1,500 | $1,475–$2,275 |
| Motorcycle | $450–$700 | $675–$1,050 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in December (snowbird season, when retirees ship cars south for the winter and the holidays), running about 20% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Colorado to Texas is February–May and September.
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Cheapest: about $950 Peak: about $1,150
About this route
Why so many cars go from Colorado to Texas
About 24,178 people moved from Colorado to Texas in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (25,369 in 2023, 22,986 in 2024). That is 11.6% of everyone who left Colorado for another state — no state draws more people from Colorado.
Traffic runs both ways — about 29,862 people a year move from Texas back to Colorado — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $950, shipping from Colorado to Texas costs more than sending a car to Arizona ($925) and Missouri ($900) but less than to California ($1,050) and Illinois ($1,075). That works out to about $1.22 a mile.
Distance and transit time
Denver to Dallas is about 780 road miles — 2–4 days on the truck. On a run this short, many people weigh shipping against driving it themselves. The car heads southeast 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
- The route crosses mountain passes in the West; from November to March, snow and chain laws can hold trucks for a day or two.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Colorado and Texas, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Colorado
16 companies based in Colorado: 16 carriers, 1 brokers, 269 trucks in total, 10 years in business on average.
- Supreme Auto Transport Inc Longmont · 207 trucks · since 2000 · USDOT 912923
- TK Auto Trans Inc Aurora · 22 trucks · since 2013 · USDOT 2388239
- Sterling Auto Carriers Inc Montrose · 6 trucks · since 2015 · USDOT 2777033
- Your Auto Express Aurora · 5 trucks · since 2021 · USDOT 3705965
- Amiron Auto Trans LLC Commerce City · 4 trucks · since 2017 · USDOT 2961725
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
Colorado 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 Colorado to Texas?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $750–$1,150 from Denver to Dallas (780 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $725–$1,275. An SUV costs about $850–$1,300, a pickup $1,000–$1,500, and an enclosed trailer $1,150–$1,750 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Colorado to Texas?
Transit is usually 2–4 days after pickup for the 780-mile trip from Denver 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 Colorado to Texas?
February–May and September is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in December, up to about 20% 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 Colorado to Texas?
Driving 780 miles takes about 2 days: roughly $100 in gas and 1 night of hotels and meals (about $140). Shipping a sedan costs about $750–$1,150. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the day.
Which car shipping companies go from Colorado to Texas?
Our directory lists 16 companies based in Colorado and 145 based in Texas, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.