Route guide · NJ → TX
Shipping a car from New Jersey to Texas
Shipping a running sedan from Newark to Dallas costs about $1,050–$1,500 on an open carrier and $1,575–$2,250 in an enclosed trailer, with 4–6 days in transit. It ranks #98 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,275
- Road miles
- 1,610
- Days in transit
- 4–6
- People moving a year
- 9.3K
- Companies at both ends
- 199
City to city
What it costs between New Jersey and Texas cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Newark, Trenton, Vineland and Phillipsburg and Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin — 1,530 to 1,860 road miles apart.
| From | Dallas | Houston | San Antonio | Austin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | $1,050–$1,5001,610 mi · 4–6 days | $1,050–$1,5251,660 mi · 4–7 days | $1,125–$1,6001,860 mi · 4–7 days | $1,100–$1,5501,770 mi · 4–7 days |
| Trenton | $1,025–$1,4751,560 mi · 4–6 days | $1,050–$1,5001,610 mi · 4–6 days | $1,100–$1,5751,810 mi · 4–7 days | $1,075–$1,5501,720 mi · 4–7 days |
| Vineland | $1,025–$1,4501,530 mi · 4–6 days | $1,025–$1,4751,570 mi · 4–6 days | $1,100–$1,5501,770 mi · 4–7 days | $1,075–$1,5251,690 mi · 4–7 days |
| Phillipsburg | $1,025–$1,4751,540 mi · 4–6 days | $1,050–$1,5001,610 mi · 4–6 days | $1,100–$1,5751,800 mi · 4–7 days | $1,075–$1,5251,710 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
Newark to Dallas, 1,610 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 | $1,050–$1,500 | $1,575–$2,250 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,175–$1,675 | $1,750–$2,500 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,300–$1,875 | $1,950–$2,800 |
| Pickup truck | $1,350–$1,950 | $2,050–$2,925 |
| Motorcycle | $625–$900 | $950–$1,350 |
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 New Jersey to Texas is February–May and September.
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- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,275 Peak: about $1,525
About this route
Why so many cars go from New Jersey to Texas
About 9,316 people moved from New Jersey to Texas in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (7,553 in 2023, 11,078 in 2024). That is 4.2% of everyone who left New Jersey for another state.
Only about 3,645 people a year go back from Texas to New Jersey, 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 $1,275, shipping from New Jersey to Texas costs more than sending a car to Florida ($1,175) and Georgia ($1,000) but less than to California ($1,725). That works out to about 79¢ a mile — long hauls cost less per mile because loading and paperwork are spread over more distance.
Distance and transit time
Your car spends 4–6 days on the road for the roughly 1,610 miles from Newark 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 New Jersey and Texas, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end New Jersey
54 companies based in New Jersey: 54 carriers, 0 brokers, 490 trucks in total, 10 years in business on average.
- Allstate Auto Transport and Shipping LLC Deal · 293 trucks · since 2009 · USDOT 1873567
- KK Car Transporter Corp Middlesex · 26 trucks · since 2024 · USDOT 4222750
- LGL Trucking Services LLC Kearny · 8 trucks · since 2017 · USDOT 3018278
- VS Transit LLC Toms River · 8 trucks · since 2022 · USDOT 3997984
- Master Auto Transport LLC Perth Amboy · 7 trucks · since 2010 · USDOT 2032418
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
New Jersey 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 New Jersey to Texas?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,050–$1,500 from Newark to Dallas (1,610 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $1,025–$1,600. An SUV costs about $1,175–$1,675, a pickup $1,350–$1,950, and an enclosed trailer $1,575–$2,250 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from New Jersey to Texas?
Transit is usually 4–6 days after pickup for the 1,610-mile trip from Newark 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey to Texas?
Driving 1,610 miles takes about 4 days: roughly $210 in gas and 3 nights of hotels and meals (about $420). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,050–$1,500. Add wear on the car and 4 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from New Jersey to Texas?
Our directory lists 54 companies based in New Jersey and 145 based in Texas, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.