Route guide · TX → AL
Shipping a car from Texas to Alabama
Shipping a running sedan from Dallas to Huntsville costs about $725–$1,125 on an open carrier and $1,100–$1,675 in an enclosed trailer, with 2–4 days in transit. It ranks #152 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $925
- Road miles
- 700
- Days in transit
- 2–4
- People moving a year
- 7.5K
- Companies at both ends
- 164
City to city
What it costs between Texas and Alabama cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin and Huntsville, Mobile, Birmingham and Montgomery — 520 to 920 road miles apart.
| From | Huntsville | Mobile | Birmingham | Montgomery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $725–$1,125700 mi · 2–4 days | $675–$1,075620 mi · 2–3 days | $725–$1,100680 mi · 2–4 days | $725–$1,125720 mi · 2–4 days |
| Houston | $725–$1,125720 mi · 2–4 days | $625–$1,000520 mi · 2–3 days | $700–$1,100670 mi · 2–4 days | $700–$1,100670 mi · 2–4 days |
| San Antonio | $825–$1,225920 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150740 mi · 2–4 days | $800–$1,200880 mi · 2–4 days | $800–$1,200890 mi · 2–4 days |
| Austin | $775–$1,175840 mi · 2–4 days | $725–$1,100680 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175800 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175820 mi · 2–4 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
Dallas to Huntsville, 700 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 | $1,100–$1,675 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $800–$1,250 | $1,225–$1,875 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $900–$1,400 | $1,350–$2,100 |
| Pickup truck | $950–$1,450 | $1,425–$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 Texas to Alabama is January–May and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $925 Peak: about $1,000
About this route
Why so many cars go from Texas to Alabama
About 7,466 people moved from Texas to Alabama in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (7,504 in 2023, 7,428 in 2024). That is 1.6% of everyone who left Texas for another state.
Traffic runs both ways — about 7,398 people a year move from Alabama back to Texas — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $925, shipping from Texas to Alabama costs more than sending a car to Missouri ($825) and Louisiana ($825) but less than to Colorado ($950) and Iowa ($950). That works out to about $1.32 a mile.
Distance and transit time
At about 700 road miles, Dallas to Huntsville takes 2–4 days by carrier; a driver may deliver the same day if your car is the last one loaded. The car heads east-northeast and stays on Central time the whole way.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Texas and Alabama, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup 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
Delivery end Alabama
19 companies based in Alabama: 19 carriers, 0 brokers, 47 trucks in total, 12 years in business on average.
- Auto Carriers Inc Horton · 4 trucks · since 2007 · USDOT 1674294
- Hancock Trucking LLC Albertville · 4 trucks · since 2019 · USDOT 3354139
- Southeast Auto Logistics LLC Attalla · 4 trucks · since 2021 · USDOT 3754721
- Auto Ambulance Falkville · 3 trucks · since 2010 · USDOT 2034416
- Mray Auto Transport LLC Huntsville · 3 trucks · since 2014 · USDOT 2504407
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Texas to Alabama car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Alabama's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Texas to Alabama?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $725–$1,125 from Dallas to Huntsville (700 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $625–$1,225. An SUV costs about $800–$1,250, a pickup $950–$1,450, and an enclosed trailer $1,100–$1,675 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Texas to Alabama?
Transit is usually 2–4 days after pickup for the 700-mile trip from Dallas to Huntsville. 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 Texas to Alabama?
January–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in June–August, up to about 8% more. In any month, giving the carrier a wide pickup window lowers the quote.
How soon do I have to register my car in Alabama after moving?
Alabama requires new residents to register within 30 days of becoming a resident. The 30 days run from the date the car enters Alabama; penalties start on day 31.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Texas to Alabama?
Driving 700 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 Texas to Alabama?
Our directory lists 145 companies based in Texas and 19 based in Alabama, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.