Route guide · TX → NM
Shipping a car from Texas to New Mexico
Shipping a running sedan from Dallas to Albuquerque costs about $725–$1,125 on an open carrier and $1,075–$1,675 in an enclosed trailer, with 2–4 days in transit. It ranks #171 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $925
- Road miles
- 690
- Days in transit
- 2–4
- People moving a year
- 15.3K
- Companies at both ends
- 148
City to city
What it costs between Texas and New Mexico cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin and Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Santa Fe and Roswell — 530 to 890 road miles apart.
| From | Albuquerque | Las Cruces | Santa Fe | Roswell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $725–$1,125690 mi · 2–4 days | $725–$1,125690 mi · 2–4 days | $700–$1,100660 mi · 2–3 days | $650–$1,025530 mi · 2–3 days |
| Houston | $800–$1,200890 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175820 mi · 2–4 days | $800–$1,200870 mi · 2–4 days | $725–$1,125700 mi · 2–4 days |
| San Antonio | $725–$1,125720 mi · 2–4 days | $675–$1,075620 mi · 2–3 days | $725–$1,125720 mi · 2–4 days | $650–$1,025530 mi · 2–3 days |
| Austin | $725–$1,125720 mi · 2–4 days | $700–$1,100650 mi · 2–3 days | $725–$1,125710 mi · 2–4 days | $650–$1,025530 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 Albuquerque, 690 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 | $725–$1,125 | $1,075–$1,675 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $800–$1,250 | $1,200–$1,875 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $900–$1,400 | $1,350–$2,100 |
| Pickup truck | $925–$1,450 | $1,400–$2,175 |
| Motorcycle | $425–$675 | $650–$1,000 |
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 New Mexico is January–May and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $925 Peak: about $1,000
About this route
Why so many cars go from Texas to New Mexico
About 15,259 people moved from Texas to New Mexico in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (16,975 in 2023, 13,543 in 2024). That is 3.2% of everyone who left Texas for another state.
Traffic runs both ways — about 13,604 people a year move from New Mexico back to Texas — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $925, shipping from Texas to New Mexico costs more than sending a car to Missouri ($825) and Louisiana ($825) but less than to Colorado ($950) and Iowa ($950). That works out to about $1.34 a mile — short runs cost more per mile because the fixed cost of loading and unloading weighs more.
Distance and transit time
At about 690 road miles, Dallas to Albuquerque takes 2–4 days by carrier; a driver may deliver the same day if your car is the last one loaded. The car heads west-northwest and crosses one time zone — from Central to Mountain 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 New Mexico, 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 New Mexico
3 companies based in New Mexico: 3 carriers, 0 brokers, 12 trucks in total, 15 years in business on average.
- Ray Vickers Auto Transport LLC Farmington · 8 trucks · since 1990 · USDOT 423771
- Southwest Truck Transport Hope · 2 trucks · since 2017 · USDOT 3023731
- Thoroughbred Lock & Haul LLC Raton · 2 trucks · since 2025 · USDOT 4435786
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Texas to New Mexico car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and New Mexico's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Texas to New Mexico?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $725–$1,125 from Dallas to Albuquerque (690 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $650–$1,200. An SUV costs about $800–$1,250, a pickup $925–$1,450, and an enclosed trailer $1,075–$1,675 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Texas to New Mexico?
Transit is usually 2–4 days after pickup for the 690-mile trip from Dallas to Albuquerque. 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 New Mexico?
January–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in June–August, up to about 8% more. In any month, giving the carrier a wide pickup window lowers the quote.
How soon do I have to register my car in New Mexico after moving?
New Mexico requires new residents to register once you become a resident. The first registration is done in person at an MVD office, with a VIN inspection for cars from another state.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Texas to New Mexico?
Driving 690 miles takes about 2 days: roughly $90 in gas and 1 night of hotels and meals (about $140). Shipping a sedan costs about $725–$1,125. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the day.
Which car shipping companies go from Texas to New Mexico?
Our directory lists 145 companies based in Texas and 3 based in New Mexico, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.