Route guide · TX → OH
Shipping a car from Texas to Ohio
Shipping a running sedan from Dallas to Columbus 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 #111 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,075
- Road miles
- 1,080
- Days in transit
- 3–5
- People moving a year
- 8.7K
- Companies at both ends
- 207
City to city
What it costs between Texas and Ohio cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin and Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Toledo — 960 to 1,480 road miles apart.
| From | Columbus | Cleveland | Cincinnati | Toledo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $875–$1,2751,080 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,210 mi · 3–5 days | $825–$1,225960 mi · 2–4 days | $900–$1,3001,120 mi · 3–5 days |
| Houston | $925–$1,3251,170 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,3751,310 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,060 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,240 mi · 3–5 days |
| San Antonio | $975–$1,4001,350 mi · 3–6 days | $1,000–$1,4501,480 mi · 3–6 days | $950–$1,3501,230 mi · 3–5 days | $1,000–$1,4001,400 mi · 3–6 days |
| Austin | $950–$1,3501,260 mi · 3–5 days | $1,000–$1,4001,400 mi · 3–6 days | $900–$1,3001,140 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,3751,310 mi · 3–5 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 Columbus, 1,080 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–$1,425 | $1,475–$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 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 Ohio is January–February and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,075 Peak: about $1,250
About this route
Why so many cars go from Texas to Ohio
About 8,722 people moved from Texas to Ohio in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (8,647 in 2023, 8,797 in 2024). That is 1.8% of everyone who left Texas for another state.
This is the lighter direction: about 13,459 people a year move Ohio to Texas. Carriers that bring cars into Texas need loads back toward Ohio, so it's worth asking for a backhaul price on this leg.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,075, shipping from Texas to Ohio 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 100¢ a mile.
Distance and transit time
Your car spends 3–5 days on the road for the roughly 1,080 miles from Dallas to Columbus, after a pickup window of a few days while the carrier assembles a full load. The car heads 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 Ohio, 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 Ohio
62 companies based in Ohio: 56 carriers, 6 brokers, 421 trucks in total, 8 years in business on average.
- Sam Auto Trans LLC Twinsburg · 76 trucks · since 2014 · USDOT 2520572
- Ascot Auto Trans LLC Akron · 45 trucks · since 2013 · USDOT 2429414
- Bwi Haul Solutions Cincinnati · 42 trucks · since 2021 · USDOT 3779250
- Advance Auto Transport Sylvania · 30 trucks · since 2013 · USDOT 2370875
- Professional Auto Transport LLC Howard · 30 trucks · since 2025 · USDOT 4408547
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Texas to Ohio car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Ohio's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Texas to Ohio?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $875–$1,275 from Dallas to Columbus (1,080 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $825–$1,450. An SUV costs about $1,000–$1,425, 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 Ohio?
Transit is usually 3–5 days after pickup for the 1,080-mile trip from Dallas to Columbus. 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 Ohio?
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 Ohio after moving?
Ohio requires new residents to register within 30 days of becoming a resident. Transfer the title at a County Clerk of Courts title office first — it needs an out-of-state VIN inspection.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Texas to Ohio?
Driving 1,080 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 Ohio?
Our directory lists 145 companies based in Texas and 62 based in Ohio, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.