Route guide · NY → TX
Shipping a car from New York to Texas
Shipping a running sedan from New York 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 #16 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,275
- Road miles
- 1,620
- Days in transit
- 4–6
- People moving a year
- 28.9K
- Companies at both ends
- 203
City to city
What it costs between New York and Texas cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between New York, Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse and Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin — 1,410 to 1,870 road miles apart.
| From | Dallas | Houston | San Antonio | Austin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $1,050–$1,5001,620 mi · 4–6 days | $1,050–$1,5251,670 mi · 4–7 days | $1,125–$1,6001,870 mi · 4–7 days | $1,100–$1,5501,780 mi · 4–7 days |
| Buffalo | $1,000–$1,4251,410 mi · 3–6 days | $1,025–$1,4501,520 mi · 4–6 days | $1,075–$1,5251,690 mi · 4–7 days | $1,050–$1,5001,600 mi · 4–6 days |
| Rochester | $1,025–$1,4501,490 mi · 3–6 days | $1,050–$1,4751,590 mi · 4–6 days | $1,075–$1,5501,760 mi · 4–7 days | $1,075–$1,5251,680 mi · 4–7 days |
| Syracuse | $1,025–$1,4751,560 mi · 4–6 days | $1,050–$1,5001,650 mi · 4–6 days | $1,100–$1,5751,830 mi · 4–7 days | $1,075–$1,5501,750 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
New York to Dallas, 1,620 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–$2,525 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,300–$1,875 | $1,975–$2,800 |
| Pickup truck | $1,375–$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 York to Texas is February–May and September.
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- Apr
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- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,275 Peak: about $1,525
About this route
Why so many cars go from New York to Texas
About 28,922 people moved from New York to Texas in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (29,610 in 2023, 28,233 in 2024). That is 6.4% of everyone who left New York for another state, making Texas its #5 destination.
Far fewer people make the reverse move — about 17,640 a year from Texas to New York. Carriers bound for Texas rarely run empty, which keeps pickups quick but prices firm.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,275, shipping from New York to Texas costs more than sending a car to Florida ($1,175) and Missouri ($1,175) but less than to Colorado ($1,375) and Arizona ($1,600). 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
New York to Dallas is about 1,620 road miles, or 4–6 days on a car carrier. Most of the wait is before pickup, while the driver fills the trailer. 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 York and Texas, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end New York
58 companies based in New York: 44 carriers, 7 brokers, 458 trucks in total, 11 years in business on average.
- Acar Trucking LLC Brooklyn · 270 trucks · since 2023 · USDOT 4116994
- Bibi Carrier LLC Port Jervis · 42 trucks · since 2020 · USDOT 3438799
- GZZ Logistics Inc Staten Island · 9 trucks · since 2020 · USDOT 3476017
- Blue Cat Logistic Inc Brooklyn · 8 trucks · since 2023 · USDOT 4050399
- East Coast Auto Transport Inc Fort Ann · 7 trucks · since 1987 · USDOT 296156
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 York 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 York to Texas?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,050–$1,500 from New York to Dallas (1,620 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $1,000–$1,600. An SUV costs about $1,175–$1,675, a pickup $1,375–$1,950, and an enclosed trailer $1,575–$2,250 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from New York to Texas?
Transit is usually 4–6 days after pickup for the 1,620-mile trip from New York 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 New York 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 New York to Texas?
Driving 1,620 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 York to Texas?
Our directory lists 58 companies based in New York and 145 based in Texas, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.