Route guide · KS → TX
Shipping a car from Kansas to Texas
Shipping a running sedan from Wichita to Dallas costs about $575–$950 on an open carrier and $875–$1,400 in an enclosed trailer, with 1–3 days in transit. It ranks #239 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $775
- Road miles
- 400
- Days in transit
- 1–3
- People moving a year
- 9.2K
- Companies at both ends
- 149
City to city
What it costs between Kansas and Texas cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Wichita, Overland Park, Topeka and Manhattan and Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin — 400 to 810 road miles apart.
| From | Dallas | Houston | San Antonio | Austin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | $575–$950400 mi · 1–3 days | $700–$1,100660 mi · 2–3 days | $725–$1,100680 mi · 2–4 days | $675–$1,050600 mi · 2–3 days |
| Overland Park | $625–$1,000520 mi · 2–3 days | $750–$1,150740 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175810 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150730 mi · 2–4 days |
| Topeka | $625–$1,000510 mi · 2–3 days | $750–$1,150750 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175800 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150730 mi · 2–4 days |
| Manhattan | $625–$1,000520 mi · 2–3 days | $750–$1,150770 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175800 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150730 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
Wichita to Dallas, 400 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 | $575–$950 | $875–$1,400 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $650–$1,050 | $975–$1,575 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $725–$1,175 | $1,075–$1,775 |
| Pickup truck | $750–$1,225 | $1,125–$1,825 |
| Motorcycle | $350–$575 | $525–$850 |
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 Kansas to Texas is February–May and September.
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Cheapest: about $750 Peak: about $900
About this route
Why so many cars go from Kansas to Texas
About 9,234 people moved from Kansas to Texas in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (8,547 in 2023, 9,920 in 2024). That is 10.5% of everyone who left Kansas for another state, making Texas its #2 destination.
Traffic runs both ways — about 6,792 people a year move from Texas back to Kansas — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $750, shipping from Kansas to Texas is one of the cheaper long moves out of Kansas — Florida ($1,250) cost more. That works out to about $1.88 a mile — short runs cost more per mile because the fixed cost of loading and unloading weighs more.
Distance and transit time
The 400-mile run from Wichita to Dallas takes 1–3 days on a carrier — short enough that driving yourself is a real option. The car heads south and stays on Central time the whole way.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Kansas and Texas, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Kansas
4 companies based in Kansas: 4 carriers, 0 brokers, 19 trucks in total, 13 years in business on average.
- Autofast Transport Inc Andover · 9 trucks · since 2010 · USDOT 2072048
- Henshaw Transport LLC Olathe · 4 trucks · since 2016 · USDOT 2870687
- Muller Auto Transport LLC Paxico · 4 trucks · since 2000 · USDOT 884531
- Ats Olathe · 2 trucks · since 2025 · USDOT 4379668
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
Kansas 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 Kansas to Texas?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $575–$950 from Wichita to Dallas (400 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $575–$1,175. An SUV costs about $650–$1,050, a pickup $750–$1,225, and an enclosed trailer $875–$1,400 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Kansas to Texas?
Transit is usually 1–3 days after pickup for the 400-mile trip from Wichita 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 Kansas to Texas?
February–May and September is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in December, up to about 20% 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 Kansas to Texas?
Driving 400 miles takes about 1 day: roughly $50 in gas. Shipping a sedan costs about $575–$950. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the day.
Which car shipping companies go from Kansas to Texas?
Our directory lists 4 companies based in Kansas and 145 based in Texas, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.