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Shipping a car from Texas to Missouri

Shipping a running sedan from Dallas to Kansas City costs about $650–$1,025 on an open carrier and $975–$1,525 in an enclosed trailer, with 2–3 days in transit. It ranks #136 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.

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Open carrier, sedan
$850
Road miles
540
Days in transit
2–3
People moving a year
11.0K
Companies at both ends
146

City to city

What it costs between Texas and Missouri cities

Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin and Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield and Columbia — 430 to 930 road miles apart.

From Kansas City St. Louis Springfield Columbia
Dallas $650–$1,025540 mi · 2–3 days $700–$1,075640 mi · 2–3 days $600–$950430 mi · 1–3 days $675–$1,050580 mi · 2–3 days
Houston $750–$1,150760 mi · 2–4 days $775–$1,175800 mi · 2–4 days $675–$1,075620 mi · 2–3 days $750–$1,150770 mi · 2–4 days
San Antonio $775–$1,175830 mi · 2–4 days $825–$1,225930 mi · 2–4 days $725–$1,125720 mi · 2–4 days $800–$1,200880 mi · 2–4 days
Austin $750–$1,150750 mi · 2–4 days $800–$1,200850 mi · 2–4 days $700–$1,075640 mi · 2–3 days $775–$1,175790 mi · 2–4 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 Kansas City, 540 miles. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.

VehicleOpen carrierEnclosed
Sedan or small car$650–$1,025$975–$1,525
Midsize SUV or crossover$725–$1,150$1,075–$1,725
Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition)$800–$1,275$1,200–$1,925
Pickup truck$850–$1,325$1,250–$2,000
Motorcycle$375–$625$575–$925

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 Missouri 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 $825 Peak: about $950

About this route

Why so many cars go from Texas to Missouri

About 11,023 people moved from Texas to Missouri in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (9,322 in 2023, 12,723 in 2024). That is 2.3% of everyone who left Texas for another state.

Traffic runs both ways — about 13,008 people a year move from Missouri back to Texas — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.

How the price compares

At a typical $825, shipping from Texas to Missouri costs more than sending a car to Mississippi ($775) and Arkansas ($725) but less than to Tennessee ($925) and Alabama ($925). That works out to about $1.53 a mile — short runs cost more per mile because the fixed cost of loading and unloading weighs more.

Distance and transit time

The 540-mile run from Dallas to Kansas City takes 2–3 days on a carrier — short enough that driving yourself is a real option. The car heads north-northeast and stays on Central time the whole way.

Companies

Car shipping companies for Texas to Missouri

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 Missouri 26 companies · 26 carriers · 0 brokers · 522 trucks · 17 yrs avg.

146 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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Mid-Western Car Carriers

FMCSA verified

Kansas City, MO · Carrier · 128 trucks · 42 yrs in business · USDOT 244002

Kansas City car carrier founded in 1976, hauling for dealers, auctions, manufacturers and remarketers nationwide.

  • Satisfactory safety rating
  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • Auction transport
  • +1 more
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Passport Transport

FMCSA verified

Lebanon, MO · Carrier · 23 trucks · 16 yrs in business · USDOT 2043860

Enclosed-only auto transport for luxury, classic, exotic and race cars, with door-to-door service since 1970.

  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • Expedited shipping
  • +6 more
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Irontiger Logistics Inc

FMCSA verified

Independence, MO · Carrier · 5 trucks · 18 yrs in business · USDOT 1760077

Independence, Missouri truck driveaway company (TruckMovers) moving trucks for manufacturers and dealers since 1983.

  • Satisfactory safety rating
  • Oversized vehicle transport
  • Cross-country shipping
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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 Missouri 26 companies · with cities and a comparison table

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FAQ

Texas to Missouri car shipping: questions

Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Missouri's DMV.

How much does it cost to ship a car from Texas to Missouri?

For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $650–$1,025 from Dallas to Kansas City (540 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $600–$1,225. An SUV costs about $725–$1,150, a pickup $850–$1,325, and an enclosed trailer $975–$1,525 for a sedan.

How long does it take to ship a car from Texas to Missouri?

Transit is usually 2–3 days after pickup for the 540-mile trip from Dallas to Kansas City. The wait for pickup is separate: typically 1–5 days, or 1–2 days if you pay about 30% more for expedited service.

When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Texas to Missouri?

January–February and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in March–May, up to about 15% more. If you must ship in peak months, book three to four weeks ahead.

How soon do I have to register my car in Missouri after moving?

Missouri requires new residents to register within 30 days of becoming a resident. Title and register at any Missouri license office or by mail.

Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Texas to Missouri?

Driving 540 miles takes about 2 days: roughly $70 in gas and 1 night of hotels and meals (about $140). Shipping a sedan costs about $650–$1,025. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the day.

Which car shipping companies go from Texas to Missouri?

Our directory lists 120 companies based in Texas and 26 based in Missouri, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 196 that ship nationwide.

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