Route guide · FL → TX
Shipping a car from Florida to Texas
Shipping a running sedan from Miami to Dallas costs about $975–$1,375 on an open carrier and $1,450–$2,050 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–5 days in transit. It ranks #3 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,175
- Road miles
- 1,310
- Days in transit
- 3–5
- People moving a year
- 51.4K
- Companies at both ends
- 363
City to city
What it costs between Florida and Texas cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa and Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin — 930 to 1,360 road miles apart.
| From | Dallas | Houston | San Antonio | Austin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $975–$1,3751,310 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,140 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,4001,360 mi · 3–6 days | $975–$1,3751,310 mi · 3–5 days |
| Orlando | $900–$1,3001,140 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,2501,010 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,230 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,180 mi · 3–5 days |
| Jacksonville | $875–$1,2751,070 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,250970 mi · 2–4 days | $925–$1,3251,190 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,130 mi · 3–5 days |
| Tampa | $875–$1,2751,080 mi · 3–5 days | $825–$1,225930 mi · 2–4 days | $900–$1,3001,150 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,100 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
Miami to Dallas, 1,310 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 | $975–$1,375 | $1,450–$2,050 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,075–$1,550 | $1,625–$2,300 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,200–$1,725 | $1,800–$2,575 |
| Pickup truck | $1,250–$1,775 | $1,875–$2,675 |
| Motorcycle | $575–$825 | $875–$1,225 |
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 Florida to Texas is January–May and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,175 Peak: about $1,275
About this route
Why so many cars go from Florida to Texas
About 51,366 people moved from Florida to Texas in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (50,513 in 2023, 52,219 in 2024). That is 10.1% of everyone who left Florida for another state, making Texas its #2 destination.
Traffic runs both ways — about 41,520 people a year move from Texas back to Florida — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,175, shipping from Florida to Texas costs more than sending a car to Ohio ($1,125) and Pennsylvania ($1,125) but less than to Michigan ($1,200) and Illinois ($1,200). That works out to about 90¢ a mile.
Distance and transit time
Miami to Dallas is about 1,310 road miles, or 3–5 days on a car carrier. Most of the wait is before pickup, while the driver fills the trailer. The car heads west-northwest and crosses one time zone — from Eastern to Central time — so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.
On the road
- Hurricane season (June–November) occasionally delays Gulf and Atlantic coast deliveries; carriers will reschedule rather than drive into a storm.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Florida and Texas, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Florida
218 companies based in Florida: 187 carriers, 18 brokers, 1,227 trucks in total, 9 years in business on average.
- Centurion Auto Transport Jacksonville · 239 trucks · since 1992 · USDOT 471614
- Vision Auto Transport Inc Miami · 95 trucks · since 2011 · USDOT 2257988
- Masney Auto Transport Inc Winter Garden · 89 trucks · since 1988 · USDOT 326786
- Cfy Auto Transport Corp Miami · 50 trucks · since 2016 · USDOT 2841696
- Auto Carrier Express Inc Jacksonville · 48 trucks · since 1998 · USDOT 766895
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
Florida 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 Florida to Texas?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $975–$1,375 from Miami to Dallas (1,310 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $825–$1,400. An SUV costs about $1,075–$1,550, a pickup $1,250–$1,775, and an enclosed trailer $1,450–$2,050 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Florida to Texas?
Transit is usually 3–5 days after pickup for the 1,310-mile trip from Miami to Dallas. Before that, allow 1–5 days for a carrier to be assigned — or pay roughly 30% extra to have it collected within 48 hours.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Florida 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. In any month, giving the carrier a wide pickup window lowers the quote.
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 Florida to Texas?
Driving 1,310 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $170 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $975–$1,375. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Florida to Texas?
Our directory lists 218 companies based in Florida and 145 based in Texas, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.