Route guide · TX → NV

Shipping a car from Texas to Nevada

Shipping a running sedan from Dallas to Las Vegas costs about $950–$1,350 on an open carrier and $1,425–$2,025 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–5 days in transit. It ranks #142 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.

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Open carrier, sedan
$1,150
Road miles
1,270
Days in transit
3–5
People moving a year
7.1K
Companies at both ends
131

City to city

What it costs between Texas and Nevada cities

Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin and Las Vegas, Reno, Mesquite and Elko — 1,210 to 1,820 road miles apart.

From Las Vegas Reno Mesquite Elko
Dallas $950–$1,3501,270 mi · 3–5 days $1,050–$1,5001,610 mi · 4–6 days $925–$1,3251,210 mi · 3–5 days $1,000–$1,4001,400 mi · 3–6 days
Houston $1,000–$1,4251,450 mi · 3–6 days $1,100–$1,5751,820 mi · 4–7 days $1,000–$1,4001,400 mi · 3–6 days $1,050–$1,5001,620 mi · 4–6 days
San Antonio $950–$1,3501,270 mi · 3–5 days $1,050–$1,5001,650 mi · 4–6 days $950–$1,3501,220 mi · 3–5 days $1,000–$1,4501,470 mi · 3–6 days
Austin $950–$1,3751,290 mi · 3–5 days $1,050–$1,5001,650 mi · 4–6 days $950–$1,3501,230 mi · 3–5 days $1,000–$1,4501,470 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 Las Vegas, 1,270 miles. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.

VehicleOpen carrierEnclosed
Sedan or small car$950–$1,350$1,425–$2,025
Midsize SUV or crossover$1,075–$1,525$1,600–$2,275
Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition)$1,200–$1,700$1,800–$2,550
Pickup truck$1,250–$1,775$1,875–$2,650
Motorcycle$575–$825$850–$1,225

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 Nevada 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 $1,150 Peak: about $1,325

About this route

Why so many cars go from Texas to Nevada

About 7,133 people moved from Texas to Nevada in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5,939 in 2023, 8,327 in 2024). That is 1.5% of everyone who left Texas for another state.

Traffic runs both ways — about 7,352 people a year move from Nevada back to Texas — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.

How the price compares

At a typical $1,150, shipping from Texas to Nevada costs more than sending a car to Michigan ($1,125) and Utah ($1,125) but less than to Florida ($1,175) and Virginia ($1,200). That works out to about 91¢ a mile.

Distance and transit time

Your car spends 3–5 days on the road for the roughly 1,270 miles from Dallas to Las Vegas, after a pickup window of a few days while the carrier assembles a full load. The car heads west-northwest and crosses 2 time zones — from Central to Pacific time — so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.

On the road

  • Trucks usually take the southern route across the desert Southwest, which stays open all winter — one reason this lane runs on schedule year-round.

Companies

Car shipping companies for Texas to Nevada

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 Nevada 11 companies · 11 carriers · 0 brokers · 36 trucks · 9 yrs avg.

131 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jamm Carriers

FMCSA verified

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

  • Satisfactory safety rating

FAQ

Texas to Nevada car shipping: questions

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

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

For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $950–$1,350 from Dallas to Las Vegas (1,270 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $925–$1,575. An SUV costs about $1,075–$1,525, a pickup $1,250–$1,775, and an enclosed trailer $1,425–$2,025 for a sedan.

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

Transit is usually 3–5 days after pickup for the 1,270-mile trip from Dallas to Las Vegas. 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 Nevada?

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 Nevada after moving?

Nevada requires new residents to register within 30 days of becoming a resident. Most cars based around Las Vegas and Reno need a smog check, and out-of-state cars need a VIN inspection.

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

Driving 1,270 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $160 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $950–$1,350. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.

Which car shipping companies go from Texas to Nevada?

Our directory lists 120 companies based in Texas and 11 based in Nevada, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 195 that ship nationwide.

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