Route guide · NC → TX
Shipping a car from North Carolina to Texas
Shipping a running sedan from Charlotte to Dallas costs about $875–$1,275 on an open carrier and $1,325–$1,925 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–5 days in transit. It ranks #64 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,075
- Road miles
- 1,090
- Days in transit
- 3–5
- People moving a year
- 13.2K
- Companies at both ends
- 179
City to city
What it costs between North Carolina and Texas cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro and Fayetteville and Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin — 1,090 to 1,460 road miles apart.
| From | Dallas | Houston | San Antonio | Austin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $875–$1,2751,090 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,090 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,3751,300 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,230 mi · 3–5 days |
| Raleigh | $950–$1,3501,240 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,250 mi · 3–5 days | $1,000–$1,4251,460 mi · 3–6 days | $975–$1,4001,380 mi · 3–6 days |
| Greensboro | $925–$1,3251,170 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,180 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,4001,390 mi · 3–6 days | $975–$1,3751,310 mi · 3–5 days |
| Fayetteville | $950–$1,3501,220 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,210 mi · 3–5 days | $1,000–$1,4251,420 mi · 3–6 days | $975–$1,3751,340 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
Charlotte to Dallas, 1,090 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 | $875–$1,275 | $1,325–$1,925 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,000–$1,450 | $1,500–$2,150 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,100–$1,600 | $1,650–$2,400 |
| Pickup truck | $1,150–$1,675 | $1,725–$2,500 |
| Motorcycle | $525–$775 | $800–$1,150 |
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 North Carolina to Texas is January–May and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,075 Peak: about $1,175
About this route
Why so many cars go from North Carolina to Texas
About 13,236 people moved from North Carolina to Texas in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (10,793 in 2023, 15,679 in 2024). That is 5.6% of everyone who left North Carolina for another state, making Texas its #5 destination.
Traffic runs both ways — about 16,916 people a year move from Texas back to North Carolina — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,075, shipping from North Carolina to Texas costs more than sending a car to Florida ($950) and New York ($875) but less than to Colorado ($1,275) and Arizona ($1,450). That works out to about 99¢ a mile.
Distance and transit time
Expect about 1,090 road miles from Charlotte to Dallas — 3–5 days on the truck after pickup. Carriers usually load several cars before heading out, so the pickup window matters as much as transit time. The car heads west 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 North Carolina and Texas, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end North Carolina
34 companies based in North Carolina: 34 carriers, 0 brokers, 150 trucks in total, 10 years in business on average.
- Bulla Transportation Inc Charlotte · 55 trucks · since 2023 · USDOT 4029519
- Rhodes Brothers Trucking LLC Selma · 9 trucks · since 2013 · USDOT 2446705
- Frank Pless Auto Transport Inc Concord · 6 trucks · since 2009 · USDOT 1979139
- K-Dot Auto Transport Servicesllc Charlotte · 6 trucks · since 2017 · USDOT 2997038
- Dragon Haul Inc Mooresville · 4 trucks · since 2026 · USDOT 4527691
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
North Carolina 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 North Carolina to Texas?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $875–$1,275 from Charlotte to Dallas (1,090 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $875–$1,425. An SUV costs about $1,000–$1,450, a pickup $1,150–$1,675, and an enclosed trailer $1,325–$1,925 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from North Carolina to Texas?
Transit is usually 3–5 days after pickup for the 1,090-mile trip from Charlotte 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina to Texas?
Driving 1,090 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $140 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $875–$1,275. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from North Carolina to Texas?
Our directory lists 34 companies based in North Carolina and 145 based in Texas, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.