Route guide · NV → TX
Shipping a car from Nevada to Texas
Shipping a running sedan from Las Vegas to Dallas costs about $950–$1,350 on an open carrier and $1,425–$2,025 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–5 days in transit. It ranks #138 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,150
- Road miles
- 1,270
- Days in transit
- 3–5
- People moving a year
- 7.4K
- Companies at both ends
- 157
City to city
What it costs between Nevada and Texas cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Las Vegas, Reno, Mesquite and Elko and Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin — 1,210 to 1,820 road miles apart.
| From | Dallas | Houston | San Antonio | Austin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | $950–$1,3501,270 mi · 3–5 days | $1,000–$1,4251,450 mi · 3–6 days | $950–$1,3501,270 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3751,290 mi · 3–5 days |
| Reno | $1,050–$1,5001,610 mi · 4–6 days | $1,100–$1,5751,820 mi · 4–7 days | $1,050–$1,5001,650 mi · 4–6 days | $1,050–$1,5001,650 mi · 4–6 days |
| Mesquite | $925–$1,3251,210 mi · 3–5 days | $1,000–$1,4001,400 mi · 3–6 days | $950–$1,3501,220 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,230 mi · 3–5 days |
| Elko | $1,000–$1,4001,400 mi · 3–6 days | $1,050–$1,5001,620 mi · 4–6 days | $1,000–$1,4501,470 mi · 3–6 days | $1,000–$1,4501,470 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
Las Vegas to Dallas, 1,270 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 | $950–$1,350 | $1,425–$2,025 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,075–$1,525 | $1,600–$2,275 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,200–$1,700 | $1,800–$2,550 |
| Pickup truck | $1,250–$1,775 | $1,875–$2,650 |
| Motorcycle | $575–$825 | $850–$1,225 |
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 Nevada to Texas is February–May and September.
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Cheapest: about $1,150 Peak: about $1,400
About this route
Why so many cars go from Nevada to Texas
About 7,352 people moved from Nevada to Texas in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (8,557 in 2023, 6,147 in 2024). That is 7.6% of everyone who left Nevada for another state, making Texas its #3 destination.
Traffic runs both ways — about 7,133 people a year move from Texas back to Nevada — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,150, shipping from Nevada to Texas is one of the cheaper long moves out of Nevada — Florida ($1,625) cost more. That works out to about 91¢ a mile.
Distance and transit time
Las Vegas to Dallas is about 1,270 road miles, or 3–5 days on a car carrier. Most of the wait is before pickup, while the driver fills the trailer. The car heads east and crosses 2 time zones — from Pacific to Central time — so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.
On the road
- Trucks usually take the southern route across the desert Southwest, which stays open all winter — one reason this lane runs on schedule year-round.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Nevada and Texas, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Nevada
12 companies based in Nevada: 12 carriers, 0 brokers, 38 trucks in total, 9 years in business on average.
- Jes Auto Trans Inc Las Vegas · 8 trucks · since 2023 · USDOT 4158317
- Liberty Auto Carriers LLC Las Vegas · 8 trucks · since 2018 · USDOT 3181148
- Ady Transport LLC Las Vegas · 3 trucks · since 2014 · USDOT 2546650
- Redline Transport LLC Las Vegas · 3 trucks · since 2015 · USDOT 2726702
- 3JS Auto Transport LLC Las Vegas · 2 trucks · since 2023 · USDOT 4021252
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
Nevada 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 Nevada to Texas?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $950–$1,350 from Las Vegas to Dallas (1,270 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $925–$1,575. An SUV costs about $1,075–$1,525, a pickup $1,250–$1,775, and an enclosed trailer $1,425–$2,025 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Nevada to Texas?
Transit is usually 3–5 days after pickup for the 1,270-mile trip from Las Vegas 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 Nevada to Texas?
February–May and September is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in December, up to about 20% 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 Nevada to Texas?
Driving 1,270 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $160 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $950–$1,350. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Nevada to Texas?
Our directory lists 12 companies based in Nevada and 145 based in Texas, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.