Route guide · MD → TX
Shipping a car from Maryland to Texas
Shipping a running sedan from Baltimore to Dallas costs about $1,000–$1,425 on an open carrier and $1,500–$2,125 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–6 days in transit. It ranks #67 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,225
- Road miles
- 1,430
- Days in transit
- 3–6
- People moving a year
- 12.8K
- Companies at both ends
- 197
City to city
What it costs between Maryland and Texas cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Baltimore, Frederick, Salisbury and Cumberland and Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin — 1,310 to 1,710 road miles apart.
| From | Dallas | Houston | San Antonio | Austin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $1,000–$1,4251,430 mi · 3–6 days | $1,000–$1,4501,480 mi · 3–6 days | $1,050–$1,5251,670 mi · 4–7 days | $1,050–$1,4751,590 mi · 4–6 days |
| Frederick | $975–$1,4001,380 mi · 3–6 days | $1,000–$1,4251,440 mi · 3–6 days | $1,050–$1,5001,630 mi · 4–6 days | $1,025–$1,4751,550 mi · 4–6 days |
| Salisbury | $1,000–$1,4501,470 mi · 3–6 days | $1,025–$1,4501,510 mi · 4–6 days | $1,075–$1,5251,710 mi · 4–7 days | $1,050–$1,5001,630 mi · 4–6 days |
| Cumberland | $975–$1,3751,310 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,4001,370 mi · 3–6 days | $1,025–$1,4751,560 mi · 4–6 days | $1,000–$1,4501,480 mi · 3–6 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
Baltimore to Dallas, 1,430 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 | $1,000–$1,425 | $1,500–$2,125 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,125–$1,600 | $1,675–$2,400 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,250–$1,775 | $1,875–$2,675 |
| Pickup truck | $1,300–$1,850 | $1,950–$2,775 |
| Motorcycle | $600–$850 | $900–$1,275 |
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 Maryland to Texas is February–May and September.
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Cheapest: about $1,200 Peak: about $1,450
About this route
Why so many cars go from Maryland to Texas
About 12,762 people moved from Maryland to Texas in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (16,116 in 2023, 9,407 in 2024). That is 7.1% of everyone who left Maryland for another state, making Texas its #4 destination.
Only about 8,030 people a year go back from Texas to Maryland, so demand here is mostly one-way. With trucks toward Texas in steady demand, expect quick pickups and little room to haggle.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,200, shipping from Maryland to Texas costs more than sending a car to Florida ($1,100) but less than to California ($1,675). That works out to about 84¢ a mile.
Distance and transit time
Your car spends 3–6 days on the road for the roughly 1,430 miles from Baltimore to Dallas, after a pickup window of a few days while the carrier assembles a full load. The car heads west-southwest 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 Maryland and Texas, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Maryland
52 companies based in Maryland: 52 carriers, 0 brokers, 187 trucks in total, 9 years in business on average.
- Right Way Auto Transport Inc Elkton · 37 trucks · since 1989 · USDOT 355181
- Always Auto Transport LLC Joppa · 8 trucks · since 2011 · USDOT 2191536
- Moveacar Transport Hanover · 7 trucks · since 2019 · USDOT 3249253
- Borsuk Transport Inc Bel Air · 6 trucks · since 2019 · USDOT 3244362
- Apex Auto Transport LLC Fallston · 5 trucks · since 2000 · USDOT 877305
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
Maryland 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 Maryland to Texas?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,000–$1,425 from Baltimore to Dallas (1,430 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $975–$1,525. An SUV costs about $1,125–$1,600, a pickup $1,300–$1,850, and an enclosed trailer $1,500–$2,125 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Maryland to Texas?
Transit is usually 3–6 days after pickup for the 1,430-mile trip from Baltimore 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 Maryland 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 Maryland to Texas?
Driving 1,430 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $180 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,000–$1,425. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Maryland to Texas?
Our directory lists 52 companies based in Maryland and 145 based in Texas, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.