Route guide · TX → GA
Shipping a car from Texas to Georgia
Shipping a running sedan from Dallas to Atlanta costs about $775–$1,175 on an open carrier and $1,175–$1,775 in an enclosed trailer, with 2–4 days in transit. It ranks #31 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $975
- Road miles
- 840
- Days in transit
- 2–4
- People moving a year
- 20.9K
- Companies at both ends
- 189
City to city
What it costs between Texas and Georgia cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin and Atlanta, Columbus, Augusta-Richmond County and Macon-Bibb County — 770 to 1,190 road miles apart.
| From | Atlanta | Columbus | Augusta-Richmond County | Macon-Bibb County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $775–$1,175840 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175820 mi · 2–4 days | $850–$1,2501,000 mi · 2–5 days | $800–$1,200900 mi · 2–4 days |
| Houston | $775–$1,175830 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150770 mi · 2–4 days | $850–$1,250970 mi · 2–4 days | $800–$1,200850 mi · 2–4 days |
| San Antonio | $875–$1,2751,040 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,250990 mi · 2–4 days | $925–$1,3251,190 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,070 mi · 3–5 days |
| Austin | $825–$1,225960 mi · 2–4 days | $825–$1,225910 mi · 2–4 days | $900–$1,3001,110 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,2501,000 mi · 2–5 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 Atlanta, 840 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 | $775–$1,175 | $1,175–$1,775 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $875–$1,325 | $1,325–$2,000 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $975–$1,475 | $1,475–$2,225 |
| Pickup truck | $1,025–$1,550 | $1,525–$2,325 |
| Motorcycle | $475–$700 | $700–$1,075 |
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 Georgia is January–May and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $975 Peak: about $1,075
About this route
Why so many cars go from Texas to Georgia
About 20,946 people moved from Texas to Georgia in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (20,923 in 2023, 20,968 in 2024). That is 4.4% of everyone who left Texas for another state, making Georgia its #5 destination.
Traffic runs both ways — about 18,440 people a year move from Georgia back to Texas — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $975, shipping from Texas to Georgia costs more than sending a car to Colorado ($950) and Iowa ($950) but less than to Indiana ($1,000) and Kentucky ($1,000). That works out to about $1.16 a mile.
Distance and transit time
Dallas to Atlanta is about 840 road miles — 2–4 days on the truck. On a run this short, many people weigh shipping against driving it themselves. The car heads east and crosses one time zone — from Central to Eastern 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 Texas and Georgia, 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 Georgia
44 companies based in Georgia: 40 carriers, 4 brokers, 394 trucks in total, 10 years in business on average.
- Extreme Auto Transport Duluth · 246 trucks · since 2005 · USDOT 1415704
- Premier Vehicle Transport Inc Augusta · 21 trucks · since 1999 · USDOT 846362
- US Auto Transport Inc Cumming · 20 trucks · since 2012 · USDOT 2329190
- Driven Logistics Ringgold · 9 trucks · since 2020 · USDOT 3539872
- Snap Auto Duluth · 7 trucks · since 2017 · USDOT 2989796
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Texas to Georgia car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Georgia's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Texas to Georgia?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $775–$1,175 from Dallas to Atlanta (840 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $750–$1,325. An SUV costs about $875–$1,325, a pickup $1,025–$1,550, and an enclosed trailer $1,175–$1,775 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Texas to Georgia?
Transit is usually 2–4 days after pickup for the 840-mile trip from Dallas to Atlanta. 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 Georgia?
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 Georgia after moving?
Georgia requires new residents to register within 30 days of becoming a resident. Get your Georgia driver's license first. Cars in 13 metro Atlanta counties need an emissions inspection before registration.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Texas to Georgia?
Driving 840 miles takes about 2 days: roughly $110 in gas and 1 night of hotels and meals (about $140). Shipping a sedan costs about $775–$1,175. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the day.
Which car shipping companies go from Texas to Georgia?
Our directory lists 145 companies based in Texas and 44 based in Georgia, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.