Route guide · NM → TX
Shipping a car from New Mexico to Texas
Shipping a running sedan from Albuquerque to Dallas costs about $725–$1,125 on an open carrier and $1,075–$1,675 in an enclosed trailer, with 2–4 days in transit. It ranks #189 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $925
- Road miles
- 690
- Days in transit
- 2–4
- People moving a year
- 13.6K
- Companies at both ends
- 148
City to city
What it costs between New Mexico and Texas cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Santa Fe and Roswell and Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin — 530 to 890 road miles apart.
| From | Dallas | Houston | San Antonio | Austin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $725–$1,125690 mi · 2–4 days | $800–$1,200890 mi · 2–4 days | $725–$1,125720 mi · 2–4 days | $725–$1,125720 mi · 2–4 days |
| Las Cruces | $725–$1,125690 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175820 mi · 2–4 days | $675–$1,075620 mi · 2–3 days | $700–$1,100650 mi · 2–3 days |
| Santa Fe | $700–$1,100660 mi · 2–3 days | $800–$1,200870 mi · 2–4 days | $725–$1,125720 mi · 2–4 days | $725–$1,125710 mi · 2–4 days |
| Roswell | $650–$1,025530 mi · 2–3 days | $725–$1,125700 mi · 2–4 days | $650–$1,025530 mi · 2–3 days | $650–$1,025530 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
Albuquerque to Dallas, 690 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 | $725–$1,125 | $1,075–$1,675 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $800–$1,250 | $1,200–$1,875 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $900–$1,400 | $1,350–$2,100 |
| Pickup truck | $925–$1,450 | $1,400–$2,175 |
| Motorcycle | $425–$675 | $650–$1,000 |
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 New Mexico to Texas is January–May and September–November.
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- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
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- Dec
Cheapest: about $925 Peak: about $1,000
About this route
Why so many cars go from New Mexico to Texas
About 13,604 people moved from New Mexico to Texas in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (14,704 in 2023, 12,504 in 2024). That is 21.4% of everyone who left New Mexico for another state — no state draws more people from New Mexico.
Traffic runs both ways — about 15,259 people a year move from Texas back to New Mexico — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
Distance and transit time
Albuquerque to Dallas is about 690 road miles — 2–4 days on the truck. On a run this short, many people weigh shipping against driving it themselves. The car heads east-southeast and crosses one time zone — from Mountain 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 Mexico and Texas, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end New Mexico
3 companies based in New Mexico: 3 carriers, 0 brokers, 12 trucks in total, 15 years in business on average.
- Ray Vickers Auto Transport LLC Farmington · 8 trucks · since 1990 · USDOT 423771
- Southwest Truck Transport Hope · 2 trucks · since 2017 · USDOT 3023731
- Thoroughbred Lock & Haul LLC Raton · 2 trucks · since 2025 · USDOT 4435786
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 Mexico 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 Mexico to Texas?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $725–$1,125 from Albuquerque to Dallas (690 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $650–$1,200. An SUV costs about $800–$1,250, a pickup $925–$1,450, and an enclosed trailer $1,075–$1,675 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from New Mexico to Texas?
Transit is usually 2–4 days after pickup for the 690-mile trip from Albuquerque to Dallas. Getting the car picked up takes another 1–5 days on a standard booking; expedited pickup within 1–2 days costs about 30% more.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car from New Mexico 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. Whatever the month, a flexible pickup date booked 2–3 weeks out gets the best price.
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 Mexico to Texas?
Driving 690 miles takes about 2 days: roughly $90 in gas and 1 night of hotels and meals (about $140). Shipping a sedan costs about $725–$1,125. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the day.
Which car shipping companies go from New Mexico to Texas?
Our directory lists 3 companies based in New Mexico and 145 based in Texas, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.