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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.

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Open carrier, sedan
$1,225
Road miles
1,430
Days in transit
3–6
People moving a year
8.0K
Companies at both ends
163

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
Estimate, not a quote

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.

VehicleOpen carrierEnclosed
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.

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. 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 shipping companies for Texas to Maryland

Companies headquartered at either end of the route usually run this lane often. Filter by services, company type and safety record — every listing is matched to its FMCSA record.

  • Pickup end Texas 120 companies · 91 carriers · 33 brokers · 1,141 trucks · 10 yrs avg.
  • Delivery end Maryland 43 companies · 43 carriers · 0 brokers · 164 trucks · 9 yrs avg.

163 companies for this route

Usal

FMCSA verified

Houston, TX · Carrier & broker · 382 trucks · 37 yrs in business · USDOT 357779

Houston-based auto transport group: a national brokerage (USAL Solutions) and a regional interstate carrier (US AutoLogistics).

  • Satisfactory safety rating
  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • Cross-country shipping
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Car Transport Inc

FMCSA verified

Burleson, TX · Carrier & broker · 309 trucks · 42 yrs in business · USDOT 248283

Commercial auto hauler from Burleson, Texas with locations across the U.S., in business since 1983.

  • Satisfactory safety rating
  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • Cross-country shipping
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Jack Key Auto Transport

FMCSA verified

Dallas, TX · Carrier · 15 trucks · 40 yrs in business · USDOT 275346

Dallas interstate car carrier serving manufacturers, dealers, lease operations, auctions, rental companies and individuals.

  • Satisfactory safety rating
  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • Auction transport
  • +1 more
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Tom’s Auto Transport

FMCSA verified

Dallas, TX · Carrier · 10 trucks · 22 yrs in business · USDOT 1230303

Dallas car carrier moving used vehicles across the U.S., including IAA and Copart auction transport.

  • Open car transport
  • Auction transport
  • Cross-country shipping
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Elite Auto Logistics Inc

FMCSA verified

Houston, TX · Carrier · 5 trucks · 13 yrs in business · USDOT 2396598

Family-run Houston car carrier incorporated in 2013, shipping vehicles state to state and cross-country.

  • Open car transport
  • Cross-country shipping
  • State-to-state shipping
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Showtime Trucking LLC

FMCSA verified

Irving, TX · Carrier · 2 trucks · 17 yrs in business · USDOT 1927548

Family-owned Dallas–Fort Worth auto transport company moving vehicles for individuals, dealers and manufacturers.

  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • Cross-country shipping
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Auto Shippers USA

FMCSA verified

Garland, TX · Carrier & broker · 1 truck · 13 yrs in business · USDOT 2372781

Garland, Texas auto transport company shipping vehicles nationwide for individuals, dealers and government personnel.

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • +2 more
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LK Auto Transport

FMCSA verified

Cypress, TX · Carrier · 1 truck · USDOT 4528474

Houston-area carrier running a 7-car open hauler for dealers, auctions and private parties between Texas and Illinois.

  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • Auction transport
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Motorcar Carriers

FMCSA verified

San Antonio, TX · Carrier · 1 truck · 9 yrs in business · USDOT 2974842

San Antonio enclosed-only carrier for luxury, exotic, classic and collector cars, with white-glove service.

  • Enclosed car transport
  • Luxury car transport
  • Classic car transport
  • +2 more
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Solomon Auto Motion

FMCSA verified

Fort Worth, TX · Carrier · 1 truck · 1 yrs in business · USDOT 4469060

Fort Worth vehicle transport carrier serving individuals, dealerships and businesses across the United States.

  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • Cross-country shipping
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Texas Autohaul

FMCSA verified

Converse, TX · Carrier · 1 truck · 6 yrs in business · USDOT 3405139

San Antonio-area car hauler running dedicated and contract routes for manufacturers and brokers in all 48 states.

  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • Cross-country shipping
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Axis Auto Logistics LLC

FMCSA verified

Riesel, TX · Broker · 1 yrs in business · USDOT 4429228

Central Texas vehicle broker matching shipments with a network of 200+ vetted, insured carriers.

  • Open car transport
  • Cross-country shipping
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Bigfella Auto Express

FMCSA verified

Houston, TX · Broker · 3 yrs in business · USDOT 4133743

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • +5 more
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Fast Track Auto Shipping

FMCSA verified

Dalhart, TX · Broker · 1 yrs in business · USDOT 4433181

Texas auto transport broker shipping cars across state lines for individuals, dealers and snowbirds, no deposit.

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • +2 more
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Online Auto Shipper

FMCSA verified

Denton, TX · Broker · 1 yrs in business · USDOT 4443362

Denton, Texas auto transport broker with vetted carriers, live tracking on most shipments and no deposits.

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Inoperable vehicle transport
  • +2 more
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Top Auto Logistics

FMCSA verified

Houston, TX · Broker · 10 yrs in business · USDOT 2889554

  • International car shipping
  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • +12 more
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TRANSPORT PREMIER SERVICES LLC

FMCSA verified

Houston, TX · Broker · 13 yrs in business · USDOT 2381463

Veteran Owned/Dependable Transport Services Across America

  • International car shipping
  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • +15 more
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Xpromo Auto Transport

FMCSA verified

Houston, TX · Broker · 2 yrs in business · USDOT 4181834

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • +8 more
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Jamm Carriers

FMCSA verified

Brownsville, TX · Carrier · 2 trucks · 17 yrs in business · USDOT 1927455

  • Satisfactory safety rating
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Right Way Auto Transport Inc

FMCSA verified

Elkton, MD · Carrier · 37 trucks · 37 yrs in business · USDOT 355181

Maryland auto carrier with 25+ years of experience, hauling vehicles for major car brands and dealers.

  • Satisfactory safety rating
  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport
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Moveacar Transport

FMCSA verified

Hanover, MD · Carrier · 7 trucks · 7 yrs in business · USDOT 3249253

Maryland car carrier for private customers, dealers and auctions, often with same-day pickup and next-day delivery.

  • Open car transport
  • Expedited shipping
  • Dealer transport
  • +2 more
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Borsuk Transport Inc

FMCSA verified

Bel Air, MD · Carrier · 6 trucks · 7 yrs in business · USDOT 3244362

Family-owned Maryland car carrier established in 2019, serving OEMs, rental companies and auctions.

  • Open car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • Auction transport
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Econ Transport LLC

FMCSA verified

Waldorf, MD · Carrier · 2 trucks · 4 yrs in business · USDOT 3902686

Maryland vehicle transport company offering open and enclosed, door-to-door shipping of cars, motorcycles and RVs.

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • +4 more
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All State to State Auto Transport

FMCSA verified

MD · Carrier · USDOT 2242737

All State to State Auto Transport provides reliable nationwide vehicle shipping for cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, RVs, boats, golf carts, and heavy equipment

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • +3 more
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Pickup end All car shipping companies in Texas 120 companies · with cities and a comparison table Delivery end All car shipping companies in Maryland 43 companies · with cities and a comparison table

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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 120 companies based in Texas and 43 based in Maryland, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 195 that ship nationwide.

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