Route guide · TX → NC
Shipping a car from Texas to North Carolina
Shipping a running sedan from Dallas to Charlotte costs about $875–$1,275 on an open carrier and $1,325–$1,925 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–5 days in transit. It ranks #45 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,075
- Road miles
- 1,090
- Days in transit
- 3–5
- People moving a year
- 16.9K
- Companies at both ends
- 179
City to city
What it costs between Texas and North Carolina cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin and Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro and Fayetteville — 1,090 to 1,460 road miles apart.
| From | Charlotte | Raleigh | Greensboro | Fayetteville |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $875–$1,2751,090 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,240 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,170 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,220 mi · 3–5 days |
| Houston | $875–$1,2751,090 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,250 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,180 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,210 mi · 3–5 days |
| San Antonio | $975–$1,3751,300 mi · 3–5 days | $1,000–$1,4251,460 mi · 3–6 days | $975–$1,4001,390 mi · 3–6 days | $1,000–$1,4251,420 mi · 3–6 days |
| Austin | $950–$1,3501,230 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,4001,380 mi · 3–6 days | $975–$1,3751,310 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,3751,340 mi · 3–6 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 Charlotte, 1,090 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 | $875–$1,275 | $1,325–$1,925 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,000–$1,450 | $1,500–$2,150 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,100–$1,600 | $1,650–$2,400 |
| Pickup truck | $1,150–$1,675 | $1,725–$2,500 |
| Motorcycle | $525–$775 | $800–$1,150 |
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 North Carolina is January–May and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,075 Peak: about $1,175
About this route
Why so many cars go from Texas to North Carolina
About 16,917 people moved from Texas to North Carolina in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (17,335 in 2023, 16,498 in 2024). That is 3.5% of everyone who left Texas for another state.
Traffic runs both ways — about 13,236 people a year move from North Carolina back to Texas — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,075, shipping from Texas to North Carolina costs more than sending a car to Wisconsin ($1,050) and Minnesota ($1,050) but less than to South Carolina ($1,100) and Michigan ($1,125). That works out to about 99¢ a mile.
Distance and transit time
Dallas to Charlotte is about 1,090 road miles, or 3–5 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 carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Texas and North Carolina, 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 North Carolina
34 companies based in North Carolina: 34 carriers, 0 brokers, 150 trucks in total, 10 years in business on average.
- Bulla Transportation Inc Charlotte · 55 trucks · since 2023 · USDOT 4029519
- Rhodes Brothers Trucking LLC Selma · 9 trucks · since 2013 · USDOT 2446705
- Frank Pless Auto Transport Inc Concord · 6 trucks · since 2009 · USDOT 1979139
- K-Dot Auto Transport Servicesllc Charlotte · 6 trucks · since 2017 · USDOT 2997038
- Dragon Haul Inc Mooresville · 4 trucks · since 2026 · USDOT 4527691
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Texas to North Carolina car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and North Carolina's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Texas to North Carolina?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $875–$1,275 from Dallas to Charlotte (1,090 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $875–$1,425. An SUV costs about $1,000–$1,450, a pickup $1,150–$1,675, and an enclosed trailer $1,325–$1,925 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Texas to North Carolina?
Transit is usually 3–5 days after pickup for the 1,090-mile trip from Dallas to Charlotte. 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 North Carolina?
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 North Carolina after moving?
North Carolina requires new residents to register within 60 days of becoming a resident. Get your North Carolina driver license first; out-of-state insurance policies are not accepted.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Texas to North Carolina?
Driving 1,090 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $140 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $875–$1,275. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Texas to North Carolina?
Our directory lists 145 companies based in Texas and 34 based in North Carolina, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.