Route guide · GA → TX
Shipping a car from Georgia to Texas
Shipping a running sedan from Atlanta to Dallas costs about $775–$1,175 on an open carrier and $1,175–$1,775 in an enclosed trailer, with 2–4 days in transit. It ranks #37 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $975
- Road miles
- 840
- Days in transit
- 2–4
- People moving a year
- 18.4K
- Companies at both ends
- 189
City to city
What it costs between Georgia and Texas cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Atlanta, Columbus, Augusta-Richmond County and Macon-Bibb County and Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin — 770 to 1,190 road miles apart.
| From | Dallas | Houston | San Antonio | Austin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $775–$1,175840 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175830 mi · 2–4 days | $875–$1,2751,040 mi · 3–5 days | $825–$1,225960 mi · 2–4 days |
| Columbus | $775–$1,175820 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150770 mi · 2–4 days | $850–$1,250990 mi · 2–4 days | $825–$1,225910 mi · 2–4 days |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $850–$1,2501,000 mi · 2–5 days | $850–$1,250970 mi · 2–4 days | $925–$1,3251,190 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,110 mi · 3–5 days |
| Macon-Bibb County | $800–$1,200900 mi · 2–4 days | $800–$1,200850 mi · 2–4 days | $875–$1,2751,070 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,2501,000 mi · 2–5 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
Atlanta to Dallas, 840 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 | $775–$1,175 | $1,175–$1,775 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $875–$1,325 | $1,325–$2,000 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $975–$1,475 | $1,475–$2,225 |
| Pickup truck | $1,025–$1,550 | $1,525–$2,325 |
| Motorcycle | $475–$700 | $700–$1,075 |
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 Georgia to Texas is January–May and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $975 Peak: about $1,075
About this route
Why so many cars go from Georgia to Texas
About 18,440 people moved from Georgia to Texas in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (17,398 in 2023, 19,481 in 2024). That is 7.7% of everyone who left Georgia for another state, making Texas its #3 destination.
Traffic runs both ways — about 20,946 people a year move from Texas back to Georgia — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $975, shipping from Georgia to Texas costs more than sending a car to Florida ($925) but less than to New York ($1,000) and Colorado ($1,200). That works out to about $1.16 a mile.
Distance and transit time
The 840-mile run from Atlanta to Dallas takes 2–4 days on a carrier — short enough that driving yourself is a real option. The car heads west and crosses one time zone — from Eastern to Central time — so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Georgia and Texas, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Georgia
44 companies based in Georgia: 40 carriers, 4 brokers, 394 trucks in total, 10 years in business on average.
- Extreme Auto Transport Duluth · 246 trucks · since 2005 · USDOT 1415704
- Premier Vehicle Transport Inc Augusta · 21 trucks · since 1999 · USDOT 846362
- US Auto Transport Inc Cumming · 20 trucks · since 2012 · USDOT 2329190
- Driven Logistics Ringgold · 9 trucks · since 2020 · USDOT 3539872
- Snap Auto Duluth · 7 trucks · since 2017 · USDOT 2989796
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
Georgia 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 Georgia to Texas?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $775–$1,175 from Atlanta to Dallas (840 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $750–$1,325. An SUV costs about $875–$1,325, a pickup $1,025–$1,550, and an enclosed trailer $1,175–$1,775 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Georgia to Texas?
Transit is usually 2–4 days after pickup for the 840-mile trip from Atlanta 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 Georgia 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 Georgia to Texas?
Driving 840 miles takes about 2 days: roughly $110 in gas and 1 night of hotels and meals (about $140). Shipping a sedan costs about $775–$1,175. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the day.
Which car shipping companies go from Georgia to Texas?
Our directory lists 44 companies based in Georgia and 145 based in Texas, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.