Route guide · TX → MS
Shipping a car from Texas to Mississippi
Shipping a running sedan from Dallas to Jackson costs about $600–$975 on an open carrier and $900–$1,450 in an enclosed trailer, with 1–3 days in transit. It ranks #223 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $800
- Road miles
- 450
- Days in transit
- 1–3
- People moving a year
- 7.7K
- Companies at both ends
- 157
City to city
What it costs between Texas and Mississippi cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin and Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven and Hattiesburg — 420 to 740 road miles apart.
| From | Jackson | Gulfport | Southaven | Hattiesburg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $600–$975450 mi · 1–3 days | $650–$1,050570 mi · 2–3 days | $625–$1,000490 mi · 1–3 days | $650–$1,025530 mi · 2–3 days |
| Houston | $575–$950420 mi · 1–3 days | $600–$975450 mi · 1–3 days | $650–$1,025560 mi · 2–3 days | $600–$975440 mi · 1–3 days |
| San Antonio | $700–$1,075630 mi · 2–3 days | $700–$1,100670 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150740 mi · 2–4 days | $700–$1,100660 mi · 2–3 days |
| Austin | $650–$1,025550 mi · 2–3 days | $675–$1,075610 mi · 2–3 days | $700–$1,100650 mi · 2–3 days | $675–$1,050600 mi · 2–3 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 Jackson, 450 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 | $600–$975 | $900–$1,450 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $675–$1,075 | $1,000–$1,625 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $750–$1,225 | $1,125–$1,825 |
| Pickup truck | $775–$1,250 | $1,175–$1,900 |
| Motorcycle | $350–$575 | $550–$875 |
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 Mississippi is January–May and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $775 Peak: about $850
About this route
Why so many cars go from Texas to Mississippi
About 7,727 people moved from Texas to Mississippi in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (6,880 in 2023, 8,574 in 2024). That is 1.6% of everyone who left Texas for another state.
Traffic runs both ways — about 9,086 people a year move from Mississippi back to Texas — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $775, shipping from Texas to Mississippi costs more than sending a car to Arkansas ($725) and Oklahoma ($650) but less than to Missouri ($825) and Louisiana ($825). That works out to about $1.72 a mile — short runs cost more per mile because the fixed cost of loading and unloading weighs more.
Distance and transit time
Dallas to Jackson is about 450 road miles — 1–3 days on the truck. On a run this short, many people weigh shipping against driving it themselves. The car heads east and stays on Central time the whole way.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Texas and Mississippi, 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 Mississippi
12 companies based in Mississippi: 12 carriers, 0 brokers, 312 trucks in total, 15 years in business on average.
- Waddle Trucking LLC Belden · 278 trucks · since 2005 · USDOT 1386780
- Pine Belt Transportation LLC Petal · 7 trucks · since 2004 · USDOT 1255641
- B&B Transportation LLC Columbus · 4 trucks · since 2018 · USDOT 3122597
- Kar Logistics Gulfport · 4 trucks · since 2013 · USDOT 2429396
- Arnold Auto Carriers LLC Florence · 3 trucks · since 2023 · USDOT 4139237
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Texas to Mississippi car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Mississippi's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Texas to Mississippi?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $600–$975 from Dallas to Jackson (450 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $575–$1,150. An SUV costs about $675–$1,075, a pickup $775–$1,250, and an enclosed trailer $900–$1,450 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Texas to Mississippi?
Transit is usually 1–3 days after pickup for the 450-mile trip from Dallas to Jackson. 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 Mississippi?
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 Mississippi after moving?
Mississippi requires new residents to register within 30 days of becoming a resident. The 30 days apply if your registration from your previous state is still current.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Texas to Mississippi?
Driving 450 miles takes about 1 day: roughly $60 in gas. Shipping a sedan costs about $600–$975. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the day.
Which car shipping companies go from Texas to Mississippi?
Our directory lists 145 companies based in Texas and 12 based in Mississippi, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.