Route guide · TX → FL
Shipping a car from Texas to Florida
Shipping a running sedan from Dallas to Miami costs about $975–$1,375 on an open carrier and $1,450–$2,050 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–5 days in transit. It ranks #5 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,175
- Road miles
- 1,310
- Days in transit
- 3–5
- People moving a year
- 41.5K
- Companies at both ends
- 363
City to city
What it costs between Texas and Florida cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin and Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa — 930 to 1,360 road miles apart.
| From | Miami | Orlando | Jacksonville | Tampa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $975–$1,3751,310 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,140 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,070 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,080 mi · 3–5 days |
| Houston | $900–$1,3001,140 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,2501,010 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,250970 mi · 2–4 days | $825–$1,225930 mi · 2–4 days |
| San Antonio | $975–$1,4001,360 mi · 3–6 days | $950–$1,3501,230 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,190 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,150 mi · 3–5 days |
| Austin | $975–$1,3751,310 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,180 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,130 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,100 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 Miami, 1,310 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 | $975–$1,375 | $1,450–$2,050 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,075–$1,550 | $1,625–$2,300 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,200–$1,725 | $1,800–$2,575 |
| Pickup truck | $1,250–$1,775 | $1,875–$2,675 |
| Motorcycle | $575–$825 | $875–$1,225 |
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 Florida is January–May and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,175 Peak: about $1,275
About this route
Why so many cars go from Texas to Florida
About 41,520 people moved from Texas to Florida in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (37,781 in 2023, 45,259 in 2024). That is 8.6% of everyone who left Texas for another state, making Florida its #2 destination.
Traffic runs both ways — about 51,366 people a year move from Florida back to Texas — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,175, shipping from Texas to Florida costs more than sending a car to Nevada ($1,150) and Michigan ($1,125) but less than to Virginia ($1,200) and Maryland ($1,200). That works out to about 90¢ a mile.
Distance and transit time
Expect about 1,310 road miles from Dallas to Miami — 3–5 days on the truck after pickup. Carriers usually load several cars before heading out, so the pickup window matters as much as transit time. The car heads east-southeast and crosses one time zone — from Central to Eastern time — so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.
On the road
- Hurricane season (June–November) occasionally delays Gulf and Atlantic coast deliveries; carriers will reschedule rather than drive into a storm.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Texas and Florida, 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 Florida
218 companies based in Florida: 187 carriers, 18 brokers, 1,227 trucks in total, 9 years in business on average.
- Centurion Auto Transport Jacksonville · 239 trucks · since 1992 · USDOT 471614
- Vision Auto Transport Inc Miami · 95 trucks · since 2011 · USDOT 2257988
- Masney Auto Transport Inc Winter Garden · 89 trucks · since 1988 · USDOT 326786
- Cfy Auto Transport Corp Miami · 50 trucks · since 2016 · USDOT 2841696
- Auto Carrier Express Inc Jacksonville · 48 trucks · since 1998 · USDOT 766895
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Texas to Florida car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Florida's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Texas to Florida?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $975–$1,375 from Dallas to Miami (1,310 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $825–$1,400. An SUV costs about $1,075–$1,550, a pickup $1,250–$1,775, and an enclosed trailer $1,450–$2,050 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Texas to Florida?
Transit is usually 3–5 days after pickup for the 1,310-mile trip from Dallas to Miami. 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 Florida?
January–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in June–August, up to about 8% 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 Florida after moving?
Florida requires new residents to register within 10 days of becoming a resident. Buy Florida insurance first — the 10 days count from the day you establish residency, such as starting a job or enrolling children in school.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Texas to Florida?
Driving 1,310 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $170 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $975–$1,375. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Texas to Florida?
Our directory lists 145 companies based in Texas and 218 based in Florida, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.