Route guide · TX → MD
Shipping a car from Texas to Maryland
Shipping a running sedan from Dallas to Baltimore costs about $1,000–$1,425 on an open carrier and $1,500–$2,125 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–6 days in transit. It ranks #123 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,225
- Road miles
- 1,430
- Days in transit
- 3–6
- People moving a year
- 8.0K
- Companies at both ends
- 197
City to city
What it costs between Texas and Maryland cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin and Baltimore, Frederick, Salisbury and Cumberland — 1,310 to 1,710 road miles apart.
| From | Baltimore | Frederick | Salisbury | Cumberland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $1,000–$1,4251,430 mi · 3–6 days | $975–$1,4001,380 mi · 3–6 days | $1,000–$1,4501,470 mi · 3–6 days | $975–$1,3751,310 mi · 3–5 days |
| Houston | $1,000–$1,4501,480 mi · 3–6 days | $1,000–$1,4251,440 mi · 3–6 days | $1,025–$1,4501,510 mi · 4–6 days | $975–$1,4001,370 mi · 3–6 days |
| San Antonio | $1,050–$1,5251,670 mi · 4–7 days | $1,050–$1,5001,630 mi · 4–6 days | $1,075–$1,5251,710 mi · 4–7 days | $1,025–$1,4751,560 mi · 4–6 days |
| Austin | $1,050–$1,4751,590 mi · 4–6 days | $1,025–$1,4751,550 mi · 4–6 days | $1,050–$1,5001,630 mi · 4–6 days | $1,000–$1,4501,480 mi · 3–6 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 Baltimore, 1,430 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 | $1,000–$1,425 | $1,500–$2,125 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,125–$1,600 | $1,675–$2,400 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,250–$1,775 | $1,875–$2,675 |
| Pickup truck | $1,300–$1,850 | $1,950–$2,775 |
| Motorcycle | $600–$850 | $900–$1,275 |
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 Maryland is January–February and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,200 Peak: about $1,400
About this route
Why so many cars go from Texas to Maryland
About 8,030 people moved from Texas to Maryland in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5,592 in 2023, 10,467 in 2024). That is 1.7% of everyone who left Texas for another state.
This is the lighter direction: about 12,762 people a year move Maryland to Texas. Carriers that bring cars into Texas need loads back toward Maryland, so it's worth asking for a backhaul price on this leg.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,200, shipping from Texas to Maryland costs more than sending a car to Florida ($1,175) and Nevada ($1,150) but less than to California ($1,225) and Pennsylvania ($1,250). That works out to about 84¢ a mile.
Distance and transit time
Dallas to Baltimore is about 1,430 road miles, or 3–6 days on a car carrier. Most of the wait is before pickup, while the driver fills the trailer. The car heads east-northeast 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 Maryland, 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 Maryland
52 companies based in Maryland: 52 carriers, 0 brokers, 187 trucks in total, 9 years in business on average.
- Right Way Auto Transport Inc Elkton · 37 trucks · since 1989 · USDOT 355181
- Always Auto Transport LLC Joppa · 8 trucks · since 2011 · USDOT 2191536
- Moveacar Transport Hanover · 7 trucks · since 2019 · USDOT 3249253
- Borsuk Transport Inc Bel Air · 6 trucks · since 2019 · USDOT 3244362
- Apex Auto Transport LLC Fallston · 5 trucks · since 2000 · USDOT 877305
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Texas to Maryland car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Maryland's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Texas to Maryland?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,000–$1,425 from Dallas to Baltimore (1,430 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $975–$1,525. An SUV costs about $1,125–$1,600, a pickup $1,300–$1,850, and an enclosed trailer $1,500–$2,125 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Texas to Maryland?
Transit is usually 3–6 days after pickup for the 1,430-mile trip from Dallas to Baltimore. 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 Maryland?
January–February and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in March–May, up to about 15% more. In any month, giving the carrier a wide pickup window lowers the quote.
How soon do I have to register my car in Maryland after moving?
Maryland requires new residents to register within 60 days of becoming a resident. Most cars need a Maryland safety inspection before they can be titled and registered.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Texas to Maryland?
Driving 1,430 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $180 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,000–$1,425. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Texas to Maryland?
Our directory lists 145 companies based in Texas and 52 based in Maryland, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.