Route guide · TX → CO
Shipping a car from Texas to Colorado
Shipping a running sedan from Dallas to Denver costs about $750–$1,150 on an open carrier and $1,150–$1,750 in an enclosed trailer, with 2–4 days in transit. It ranks #32 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $950
- Road miles
- 780
- Days in transit
- 2–4
- People moving a year
- 29.9K
- Companies at both ends
- 161
City to city
What it costs between Texas and Colorado cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin and Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins and Pueblo — 690 to 1,090 road miles apart.
| From | Denver | Colorado Springs | Fort Collins | Pueblo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $750–$1,150780 mi · 2–4 days | $725–$1,125720 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175830 mi · 2–4 days | $725–$1,125690 mi · 2–4 days |
| Houston | $850–$1,2501,030 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,250970 mi · 2–4 days | $875–$1,2751,090 mi · 3–5 days | $825–$1,225930 mi · 2–4 days |
| San Antonio | $825–$1,225940 mi · 2–4 days | $800–$1,200870 mi · 2–4 days | $850–$1,2501,000 mi · 2–5 days | $775–$1,175830 mi · 2–4 days |
| Austin | $825–$1,225910 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175840 mi · 2–4 days | $850–$1,250970 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175800 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 Denver, 780 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 | $750–$1,150 | $1,150–$1,750 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $850–$1,300 | $1,275–$1,950 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $950–$1,450 | $1,425–$2,175 |
| Pickup truck | $1,000–$1,500 | $1,475–$2,275 |
| Motorcycle | $450–$700 | $675–$1,050 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in March–May (snowbird season, when retirees ship cars back north for the summer), running about 15% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Texas to Colorado is January–February and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
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Cheapest: about $950 Peak: about $1,100
About this route
Why so many cars go from Texas to Colorado
About 29,862 people moved from Texas to Colorado in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (32,150 in 2023, 27,574 in 2024). That is 6.2% of everyone who left Texas for another state, making Colorado its #3 destination.
Traffic runs both ways — about 24,178 people a year move from Colorado back to Texas — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $950, shipping from Texas to Colorado costs more than sending a car to Tennessee ($925) and Alabama ($925) but less than to Georgia ($975) and Indiana ($1,000). That works out to about $1.22 a mile.
Distance and transit time
Dallas to Denver is about 780 road miles — 2–4 days on the truck. On a run this short, many people weigh shipping against driving it themselves. The car heads northwest 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
- The route crosses mountain passes in the West; from November to March, snow and chain laws can hold trucks for a day or two.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Texas and Colorado, 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 Colorado
16 companies based in Colorado: 16 carriers, 1 brokers, 269 trucks in total, 10 years in business on average.
- Supreme Auto Transport Inc Longmont · 207 trucks · since 2000 · USDOT 912923
- TK Auto Trans Inc Aurora · 22 trucks · since 2013 · USDOT 2388239
- Sterling Auto Carriers Inc Montrose · 6 trucks · since 2015 · USDOT 2777033
- Your Auto Express Aurora · 5 trucks · since 2021 · USDOT 3705965
- Amiron Auto Trans LLC Commerce City · 4 trucks · since 2017 · USDOT 2961725
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Texas to Colorado car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Colorado's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Texas to Colorado?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $750–$1,150 from Dallas to Denver (780 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $725–$1,275. An SUV costs about $850–$1,300, a pickup $1,000–$1,500, and an enclosed trailer $1,150–$1,750 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Texas to Colorado?
Transit is usually 2–4 days after pickup for the 780-mile trip from Dallas to Denver. 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 Texas to Colorado?
January–February and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in March–May, up to about 15% 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 Colorado after moving?
Colorado requires new residents to register within 90 days of becoming a resident. You need Colorado insurance before you register; late fees are $25 a month, up to $100.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Texas to Colorado?
Driving 780 miles takes about 2 days: roughly $100 in gas and 1 night of hotels and meals (about $140). Shipping a sedan costs about $750–$1,150. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the day.
Which car shipping companies go from Texas to Colorado?
Our directory lists 145 companies based in Texas and 16 based in Colorado, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.