Route guide · ID → TX
Shipping a car from Idaho to Texas
Shipping a running sedan from Boise City to Dallas costs about $1,025–$1,450 on an open carrier and $1,525–$2,175 in an enclosed trailer, with 4–6 days in transit. It ranks #225 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,250
- Road miles
- 1,520
- Days in transit
- 4–6
- People moving a year
- 4.6K
- Companies at both ends
- 156
City to city
What it costs between Idaho and Texas cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Boise City, Idaho Falls, Pocatello and Coeur d'Alene and Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin — 1,300 to 1,980 road miles apart.
| From | Dallas | Houston | San Antonio | Austin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City | $1,025–$1,4501,520 mi · 4–6 days | $1,075–$1,5501,760 mi · 4–7 days | $1,050–$1,5001,630 mi · 4–6 days | $1,050–$1,5001,610 mi · 4–6 days |
| Idaho Falls | $975–$1,3751,310 mi · 3–5 days | $1,025–$1,4751,550 mi · 4–6 days | $1,000–$1,4251,440 mi · 3–6 days | $1,000–$1,4251,420 mi · 3–6 days |
| Pocatello | $975–$1,3751,300 mi · 3–5 days | $1,025–$1,4751,540 mi · 4–6 days | $1,000–$1,4251,420 mi · 3–6 days | $1,000–$1,4001,400 mi · 3–6 days |
| Coeur d'Alene | $1,075–$1,5501,730 mi · 4–7 days | $1,150–$1,6501,980 mi · 4–7 days | $1,125–$1,6001,880 mi · 4–7 days | $1,100–$1,6001,850 mi · 4–7 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
Boise City to Dallas, 1,520 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 | $1,025–$1,450 | $1,525–$2,175 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,150–$1,625 | $1,725–$2,450 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,275–$1,825 | $1,925–$2,725 |
| Pickup truck | $1,325–$1,900 | $2,000–$2,850 |
| Motorcycle | $625–$875 | $925–$1,300 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in December (snowbird season, when retirees ship cars south for the winter, the holidays and winter weather up north), running about 25% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Idaho to Texas is March–May and September.
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Cheapest: about $1,250 Peak: about $1,550
About this route
Why so many cars go from Idaho to Texas
About 4,569 people moved from Idaho to Texas in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5,764 in 2023, 3,374 in 2024). That is 7.2% of everyone who left Idaho for another state, making Texas its #5 destination.
Traffic runs both ways — about 3,848 people a year move from Texas back to Idaho — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,250, shipping from Idaho to Texas is among the most expensive routes out of Idaho; Arizona ($1,000) cost less. That works out to about 82¢ a mile — long hauls cost less per mile because loading and paperwork are spread over more distance.
Distance and transit time
Boise City to Dallas is about 1,520 road miles, or 4–6 days on a car carrier. Most of the wait is before pickup, while the driver fills the trailer. The car heads east-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.
- Winter storms in Idaho can slow pickups and deliveries in December through February — leave slack in your schedule.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Idaho and Texas, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Idaho
11 companies based in Idaho: 11 carriers, 0 brokers, 50 trucks in total, 14 years in business on average.
- D & J Auto Transport Meridian · 9 trucks · since 1988 · USDOT 318405
- Integrity Auto Transport LLC Kuna · 9 trucks · since 2017 · USDOT 2984267
- MDM Auto Transport LLC Kimberly · 6 trucks · since 2016 · USDOT 2850044
- Odd Duck Trucking Kuna · 6 trucks · since 2024 · USDOT 4331121
- Auto Choice Express LLC Preston · 4 trucks · since 2004 · USDOT 1277377
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
Idaho 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 Idaho to Texas?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,025–$1,450 from Boise City to Dallas (1,520 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $975–$1,650. An SUV costs about $1,150–$1,625, a pickup $1,325–$1,900, and an enclosed trailer $1,525–$2,175 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Idaho to Texas?
Transit is usually 4–6 days after pickup for the 1,520-mile trip from Boise City 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 Idaho to Texas?
March–May and September is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in December, up to about 25% 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 Idaho to Texas?
Driving 1,520 miles takes about 4 days: roughly $190 in gas and 3 nights of hotels and meals (about $420). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,025–$1,450. Add wear on the car and 4 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Idaho to Texas?
Our directory lists 11 companies based in Idaho and 145 based in Texas, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.