Route guide · TX → SC
Shipping a car from Texas to South Carolina
Shipping a running sedan from Dallas to Charleston costs about $900–$1,300 on an open carrier and $1,375–$1,975 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–5 days in transit. It ranks #132 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,100
- Road miles
- 1,150
- Days in transit
- 3–5
- People moving a year
- 7.7K
- Companies at both ends
- 163
City to city
What it costs between Texas and South Carolina cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin and Charleston, Columbia, Rock Hill and Greenville — 990 to 1,320 road miles apart.
| From | Charleston | Columbia | Rock Hill | Greenville |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $900–$1,3001,150 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,080 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,080 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,250990 mi · 2–4 days |
| Houston | $900–$1,3001,100 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,060 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,070 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,250990 mi · 2–4 days |
| San Antonio | $975–$1,3751,320 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,280 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3751,290 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,200 mi · 3–5 days |
| Austin | $950–$1,3501,250 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,200 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,210 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,120 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 Charleston, 1,150 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 | $900–$1,300 | $1,375–$1,975 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,025–$1,475 | $1,525–$2,200 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,150–$1,650 | $1,700–$2,450 |
| Pickup truck | $1,175–$1,700 | $1,775–$2,550 |
| Motorcycle | $550–$775 | $825–$1,175 |
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 South Carolina is January–May and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,100 Peak: about $1,200
About this route
Why so many cars go from Texas to South Carolina
About 7,693 people moved from Texas to South Carolina in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (7,228 in 2023, 8,157 in 2024). That is 1.6% of everyone who left Texas for another state.
Traffic runs both ways — about 8,089 people a year move from South Carolina back to Texas — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,100, shipping from Texas to South Carolina costs more than sending a car to North Carolina ($1,075) and Arizona ($1,075) but less than to Michigan ($1,125) and Utah ($1,125). That works out to about 96¢ a mile.
Distance and transit time
Expect about 1,150 road miles from Dallas to Charleston — 3–5 days on the truck after pickup. Carriers usually load several cars before heading out, so the pickup window matters as much as transit time. The car heads east 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 South 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 South Carolina
18 companies based in South Carolina: 18 carriers, 0 brokers, 63 trucks in total, 7 years in business on average.
- Autobahn Express Inc Spartanburg · 8 trucks · since 2012 · USDOT 2355697
- Turbo Auto Carrier LLC Spartanburg · 7 trucks · since 2019 · USDOT 3283356
- Aka Logistics LLC Boiling Spgs · 6 trucks · since 2022 · USDOT 3912102
- Big Country Transport LLC Walterboro · 6 trucks · since 2010 · USDOT 2070832
- United Auto Transportation LLC Inman · 6 trucks · since 2011 · USDOT 2167832
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Texas to South Carolina car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and South Carolina's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Texas to South Carolina?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $900–$1,300 from Dallas to Charleston (1,150 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $850–$1,375. An SUV costs about $1,025–$1,475, a pickup $1,175–$1,700, and an enclosed trailer $1,375–$1,975 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Texas to South Carolina?
Transit is usually 3–5 days after pickup for the 1,150-mile trip from Dallas to Charleston. Getting the car picked up takes another 1–5 days on a standard booking; expedited pickup within 1–2 days costs about 30% more.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Texas to South Carolina?
January–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in June–August, up to about 8% more. Whatever the month, a flexible pickup date booked 2–3 weeks out gets the best price.
How soon do I have to register my car in South Carolina after moving?
South Carolina requires new residents to register within 45 days of becoming a resident. New residents pay a one-time $250 Infrastructure Maintenance Fee, and property tax is paid before registration.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Texas to South Carolina?
Driving 1,150 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $150 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $900–$1,300. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Texas to South Carolina?
Our directory lists 145 companies based in Texas and 18 based in South Carolina, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.