Route guide · TX → AZ
Shipping a car from Texas to Arizona
Shipping a running sedan from Dallas to Phoenix costs about $875–$1,275 on an open carrier and $1,300–$1,900 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–5 days in transit. It ranks #71 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,075
- Road miles
- 1,050
- Days in transit
- 3–5
- People moving a year
- 13.5K
- Companies at both ends
- 186
City to city
What it costs between Texas and Arizona cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin and Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma and Flagstaff — 890 to 1,350 road miles apart.
| From | Phoenix | Tucson | Yuma | Flagstaff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $875–$1,2751,050 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,250970 mi · 2–4 days | $950–$1,3501,220 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,2501,020 mi · 3–5 days |
| Houston | $925–$1,3251,200 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,100 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,4001,350 mi · 3–6 days | $925–$1,3251,200 mi · 3–5 days |
| San Antonio | $850–$1,2501,000 mi · 2–5 days | $800–$1,200890 mi · 2–4 days | $900–$1,3001,140 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,2501,010 mi · 3–5 days |
| Austin | $850–$1,2501,030 mi · 3–5 days | $825–$1,225930 mi · 2–4 days | $925–$1,3251,180 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,2501,030 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
Dallas to Phoenix, 1,050 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 | $1,300–$1,900 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $975–$1,425 | $1,450–$2,125 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,100–$1,600 | $1,625–$2,375 |
| Pickup truck | $1,125–$1,650 | $1,700–$2,475 |
| Motorcycle | $525–$750 | $775–$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 Texas to Arizona is January–May and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,075 Peak: about $1,150
About this route
Why so many cars go from Texas to Arizona
About 13,543 people moved from Texas to Arizona in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (16,779 in 2023, 10,306 in 2024). That is 2.8% of everyone who left Texas for another state.
Traffic runs both ways — about 16,702 people a year move from Arizona back to Texas — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,075, shipping from Texas to Arizona costs more than sending a car to Wisconsin ($1,050) and Minnesota ($1,050) but less than to South Carolina ($1,100) and Michigan ($1,125). That works out to about $1.02 a mile.
Distance and transit time
Your car spends 3–5 days on the road for the roughly 1,050 miles from Dallas to Phoenix, 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 Central to Mountain time — so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.
On the road
- Trucks usually take the southern route across the desert Southwest, which stays open all winter — one reason this lane runs on schedule year-round.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Texas and Arizona, 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 Arizona
41 companies based in Arizona: 30 carriers, 5 brokers, 154 trucks in total, 13 years in business on average.
- Motor Car Auto Carriers Inc Glendal · 45 trucks · since 2000 · USDOT 915692
- Auto-Matic Auto Carriers LLC Tucson · 23 trucks · since 2009 · USDOT 1965940
- J&S Transportation Tucson · 14 trucks · since 2000 · USDOT 911585
- Zemo Auto Transport LLC Peoria · 6 trucks · since 2015 · USDOT 2781497
- J & J Auto Transport LLC Litchfield Park · 5 trucks · since 2019 · USDOT 3244816
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Texas to Arizona car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Arizona's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Texas to Arizona?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $875–$1,275 from Dallas to Phoenix (1,050 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $800–$1,400. An SUV costs about $975–$1,425, a pickup $1,125–$1,650, and an enclosed trailer $1,300–$1,900 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Texas to Arizona?
Transit is usually 3–5 days after pickup for the 1,050-mile trip from Dallas to Phoenix. 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 Texas to Arizona?
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 Arizona after moving?
Arizona requires new residents to register right away — there is no grace period. Arizona expects registration as soon as you become a resident. Cars kept in the Phoenix or Tucson areas may need an emissions test first.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Texas to Arizona?
Driving 1,050 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $130 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 Texas to Arizona?
Our directory lists 145 companies based in Texas and 41 based in Arizona, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.