Route guide · MS → TX
Shipping a car from Mississippi to Texas
Shipping a running sedan from Jackson to Dallas costs about $600–$975 on an open carrier and $900–$1,450 in an enclosed trailer, with 1–3 days in transit. It ranks #182 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $800
- Road miles
- 450
- Days in transit
- 1–3
- People moving a year
- 9.1K
- Companies at both ends
- 157
City to city
What it costs between Mississippi and Texas cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven and Hattiesburg and Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin — 420 to 740 road miles apart.
| From | Dallas | Houston | San Antonio | Austin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $600–$975450 mi · 1–3 days | $575–$950420 mi · 1–3 days | $700–$1,075630 mi · 2–3 days | $650–$1,025550 mi · 2–3 days |
| Gulfport | $650–$1,050570 mi · 2–3 days | $600–$975450 mi · 1–3 days | $700–$1,100670 mi · 2–4 days | $675–$1,075610 mi · 2–3 days |
| Southaven | $625–$1,000490 mi · 1–3 days | $650–$1,025560 mi · 2–3 days | $750–$1,150740 mi · 2–4 days | $700–$1,100650 mi · 2–3 days |
| Hattiesburg | $650–$1,025530 mi · 2–3 days | $600–$975440 mi · 1–3 days | $700–$1,100660 mi · 2–3 days | $675–$1,050600 mi · 2–3 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
Jackson to Dallas, 450 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 | $600–$975 | $900–$1,450 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $675–$1,075 | $1,000–$1,625 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $750–$1,225 | $1,125–$1,825 |
| Pickup truck | $775–$1,250 | $1,175–$1,900 |
| Motorcycle | $350–$575 | $550–$875 |
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 Mississippi to Texas is January–May and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $775 Peak: about $850
About this route
Why so many cars go from Mississippi to Texas
About 9,087 people moved from Mississippi to Texas in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (7,170 in 2023, 11,003 in 2024). That is 15.5% of everyone who left Mississippi for another state — no state draws more people from Mississippi.
Traffic runs both ways — about 7,727 people a year move from Texas back to Mississippi — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
Distance and transit time
At about 450 road miles, Jackson to Dallas takes 1–3 days by carrier; a driver may deliver the same day if your car is the last one loaded. The car heads west and stays on Central time the whole way.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Mississippi and Texas, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Mississippi
12 companies based in Mississippi: 12 carriers, 0 brokers, 312 trucks in total, 15 years in business on average.
- Waddle Trucking LLC Belden · 278 trucks · since 2005 · USDOT 1386780
- Pine Belt Transportation LLC Petal · 7 trucks · since 2004 · USDOT 1255641
- B&B Transportation LLC Columbus · 4 trucks · since 2018 · USDOT 3122597
- Kar Logistics Gulfport · 4 trucks · since 2013 · USDOT 2429396
- Arnold Auto Carriers LLC Florence · 3 trucks · since 2023 · USDOT 4139237
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
Mississippi 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 Mississippi to Texas?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $600–$975 from Jackson to Dallas (450 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $575–$1,150. An SUV costs about $675–$1,075, a pickup $775–$1,250, and an enclosed trailer $900–$1,450 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Mississippi to Texas?
Transit is usually 1–3 days after pickup for the 450-mile trip from Jackson 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi to Texas?
Driving 450 miles takes about 1 day: roughly $60 in gas. Shipping a sedan costs about $600–$975. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the day.
Which car shipping companies go from Mississippi to Texas?
Our directory lists 12 companies based in Mississippi and 145 based in Texas, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.