Route guide · OR → TX
Shipping a car from Oregon to Texas
Shipping a running sedan from Portland to Dallas costs about $1,125–$1,625 on an open carrier and $1,700–$2,425 in an enclosed trailer, with 4–7 days in transit. It ranks #119 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,375
- Road miles
- 1,920
- Days in transit
- 4–7
- People moving a year
- 8.2K
- Companies at both ends
- 152
City to city
What it costs between Oregon and Texas cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Portland, Salem, Eugene and Bend and Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin — 1,810 to 2,160 road miles apart.
| From | Dallas | Houston | San Antonio | Austin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $1,125–$1,6251,920 mi · 4–7 days | $1,200–$1,7252,160 mi · 5–8 days | $1,150–$1,6502,020 mi · 5–8 days | $1,150–$1,6502,010 mi · 5–8 days |
| Salem | $1,125–$1,6251,930 mi · 4–7 days | $1,200–$1,7252,160 mi · 5–8 days | $1,150–$1,6502,020 mi · 5–8 days | $1,150–$1,6502,010 mi · 5–8 days |
| Eugene | $1,125–$1,6251,910 mi · 4–7 days | $1,200–$1,7002,130 mi · 5–8 days | $1,150–$1,6501,990 mi · 4–8 days | $1,150–$1,6501,980 mi · 4–7 days |
| Bend | $1,100–$1,5751,810 mi · 4–7 days | $1,175–$1,6752,040 mi · 5–8 days | $1,125–$1,6001,890 mi · 4–7 days | $1,125–$1,6001,890 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
Portland to Dallas, 1,920 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 | $1,125–$1,625 | $1,700–$2,425 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,275–$1,800 | $1,900–$2,725 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,400–$2,025 | $2,125–$3,025 |
| Pickup truck | $1,475–$2,100 | $2,200–$3,150 |
| Motorcycle | $675–$975 | $1,025–$1,450 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in December (snowbird season, when retirees ship cars south for the winter, the holidays and winter weather up north), running about 25% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Oregon to Texas is March–May and September.
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Cheapest: about $1,375 Peak: about $1,725
About this route
Why so many cars go from Oregon to Texas
About 8,190 people moved from Oregon to Texas in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (10,131 in 2023, 6,248 in 2024). That is 6.7% of everyone who left Oregon for another state, making Texas its #3 destination.
Only about 5,106 people a year go back from Texas to Oregon, 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 $1,375, shipping from Oregon to Texas is among the most expensive routes out of Oregon; Arizona ($1,125) and California ($1,050) cost less. That works out to about 72¢ a mile — long hauls cost less per mile because loading and paperwork are spread over more distance.
Distance and transit time
Count on 4–7 days on the truck for the 1,920 road miles from Portland to Dallas — federal rules cap drivers at 11 hours a day behind the wheel, and a full carrier makes several stops on the way. The car heads east-southeast 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
- The route crosses mountain passes in the West; from November to March, snow and chain laws can hold trucks for a day or two.
- Winter storms in Oregon can slow pickups and deliveries in December through February — leave slack in your schedule.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Oregon and Texas, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Oregon
7 companies based in Oregon: 7 carriers, 1 brokers, 19 trucks in total, 13 years in business on average.
- Carroll Auto Transport LLC Gilchrist · 5 trucks · since 2001 · USDOT 991916
- DMV Auto Transport Portland · 4 trucks · since 2008 · USDOT 1797529
- EZ Transport LLC Troutdale · 2 trucks · since 2016 · USDOT 2871184
- Finesse Auto Transport LLC Damascus · 2 trucks · since 2018 · USDOT 3087476
- Interstate Expressways Inc Eugene · 2 trucks · since 2025 · USDOT 4462008
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
Oregon 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 Oregon to Texas?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,125–$1,625 from Portland to Dallas (1,920 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $1,100–$1,725. An SUV costs about $1,275–$1,800, a pickup $1,475–$2,100, and an enclosed trailer $1,700–$2,425 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Oregon to Texas?
Transit is usually 4–7 days after pickup for the 1,920-mile trip from Portland 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 Oregon to Texas?
March–May and September is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in December, up to about 25% 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 Oregon to Texas?
Driving 1,920 miles takes about 4 days: roughly $250 in gas and 3 nights of hotels and meals (about $420). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,125–$1,625. Add wear on the car and 4 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Oregon to Texas?
Our directory lists 7 companies based in Oregon and 145 based in Texas, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.