Route guide · SC → TX
Shipping a car from South Carolina to Texas
Shipping a running sedan from Charleston to Dallas costs about $900–$1,300 on an open carrier and $1,375–$1,975 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–5 days in transit. It ranks #121 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,100
- Road miles
- 1,150
- Days in transit
- 3–5
- People moving a year
- 8.1K
- Companies at both ends
- 163
City to city
What it costs between South Carolina and Texas cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Charleston, Columbia, Rock Hill and Greenville and Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin — 990 to 1,320 road miles apart.
| From | Dallas | Houston | San Antonio | Austin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $900–$1,3001,150 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,100 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,3751,320 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,250 mi · 3–5 days |
| Columbia | $875–$1,2751,080 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,060 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,280 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,200 mi · 3–5 days |
| Rock Hill | $875–$1,2751,080 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,070 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3751,290 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,210 mi · 3–5 days |
| Greenville | $850–$1,250990 mi · 2–4 days | $850–$1,250990 mi · 2–4 days | $925–$1,3251,200 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,120 mi · 3–5 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
Charleston to Dallas, 1,150 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 | $900–$1,300 | $1,375–$1,975 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,025–$1,475 | $1,525–$2,200 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,150–$1,650 | $1,700–$2,450 |
| Pickup truck | $1,175–$1,700 | $1,775–$2,550 |
| Motorcycle | $550–$775 | $825–$1,175 |
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 South Carolina to Texas is January–May and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,100 Peak: about $1,200
About this route
Why so many cars go from South Carolina to Texas
About 8,089 people moved from South Carolina to Texas in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (8,072 in 2023, 8,106 in 2024). That is 6% of everyone who left South Carolina for another state, making Texas its #5 destination.
Traffic runs both ways — about 7,692 people a year move from Texas back to South Carolina — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,100, shipping from South Carolina to Texas is one of the cheaper long moves out of South Carolina — California ($1,625) cost more. That works out to about 96¢ a mile.
Distance and transit time
Your car spends 3–5 days on the road for the roughly 1,150 miles from Charleston to Dallas, after a pickup window of a few days while the carrier assembles a full load. 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 South Carolina and Texas, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end South Carolina
18 companies based in South Carolina: 18 carriers, 0 brokers, 63 trucks in total, 7 years in business on average.
- Autobahn Express Inc Spartanburg · 8 trucks · since 2012 · USDOT 2355697
- Turbo Auto Carrier LLC Spartanburg · 7 trucks · since 2019 · USDOT 3283356
- Aka Logistics LLC Boiling Spgs · 6 trucks · since 2022 · USDOT 3912102
- Big Country Transport LLC Walterboro · 6 trucks · since 2010 · USDOT 2070832
- United Auto Transportation LLC Inman · 6 trucks · since 2011 · USDOT 2167832
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
South 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 South Carolina to Texas?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $900–$1,300 from Charleston to Dallas (1,150 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $850–$1,375. An SUV costs about $1,025–$1,475, a pickup $1,175–$1,700, and an enclosed trailer $1,375–$1,975 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from South Carolina to Texas?
Transit is usually 3–5 days after pickup for the 1,150-mile trip from Charleston 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 South 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. 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 South Carolina to Texas?
Driving 1,150 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $150 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $900–$1,300. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from South Carolina to Texas?
Our directory lists 18 companies based in South Carolina and 145 based in Texas, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.