Route guide · TX → UT
Shipping a car from Texas to Utah
Shipping a running sedan from Dallas to Salt Lake City costs about $925–$1,325 on an open carrier and $1,375–$1,975 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–5 days in transit. It ranks #147 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,125
- Road miles
- 1,180
- Days in transit
- 3–5
- People moving a year
- 6.9K
- Companies at both ends
- 157
City to city
What it costs between Texas and Utah cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin and Salt Lake City, Provo, St. George and Logan — 1,150 to 1,460 road miles apart.
| From | Salt Lake City | Provo | St. George | Logan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $925–$1,3251,180 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,150 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,170 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,220 mi · 3–5 days |
| Houston | $1,000–$1,4251,420 mi · 3–6 days | $975–$1,4001,380 mi · 3–6 days | $975–$1,4001,370 mi · 3–6 days | $1,000–$1,4251,460 mi · 3–6 days |
| San Antonio | $950–$1,3501,280 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,240 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,200 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,3751,330 mi · 3–6 days |
| Austin | $950–$1,3501,270 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,230 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,210 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 Salt Lake City, 1,180 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 | $925–$1,325 | $1,375–$1,975 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,025–$1,475 | $1,550–$2,225 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,150–$1,650 | $1,725–$2,475 |
| Pickup truck | $1,200–$1,725 | $1,800–$2,575 |
| Motorcycle | $550–$800 | $825–$1,200 |
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 Utah is January–February and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,125 Peak: about $1,300
About this route
Why so many cars go from Texas to Utah
About 6,893 people moved from Texas to Utah in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (7,276 in 2023, 6,509 in 2024). That is 1.4% of everyone who left Texas for another state.
Traffic runs both ways — about 9,210 people a year move from Utah back to Texas — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,125, shipping from Texas to Utah costs more than sending a car to South Carolina ($1,100) and North Carolina ($1,075) but less than to Nevada ($1,150) and Florida ($1,175). That works out to about 95¢ a mile.
Distance and transit time
Expect about 1,180 road miles from Dallas to Salt Lake City — 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 northwest and crosses one time zone — from Central to Mountain time — so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.
On the road
- The route crosses mountain passes in the West; from November to March, snow and chain laws can hold trucks for a day or two.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Texas and Utah, 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 Utah
12 companies based in Utah: 12 carriers, 1 brokers, 34 trucks in total, 8 years in business on average.
- NTM Transportation LLC Tooele · 5 trucks · since 2019 · USDOT 3337868
- Express Auto Shipping LLC Ogden · 4 trucks · since 2006 · USDOT 1567294
- Moving Connections & Carnections Auto Transport Salt Lake City · 4 trucks · since 2010 · USDOT 2028429
- Berg Transportation LLC Orem · 3 trucks · since 2020 · USDOT 3381118
- GLB Autosource Transport Inc Cedar City · 3 trucks · since 2019 · USDOT 3285033
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Texas to Utah car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Utah's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Texas to Utah?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $925–$1,325 from Dallas to Salt Lake City (1,180 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $900–$1,425. An SUV costs about $1,025–$1,475, a pickup $1,200–$1,725, and an enclosed trailer $1,375–$1,975 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Texas to Utah?
Transit is usually 3–5 days after pickup for the 1,180-mile trip from Dallas to Salt Lake City. 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 Utah?
January–February and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in March–May, up to about 15% 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 Utah after moving?
Utah requires new residents to register within 60 days of becoming a resident. A 30-day temporary permit is available if you need more time to pass inspections.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Texas to Utah?
Driving 1,180 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $150 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $925–$1,325. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Texas to Utah?
Our directory lists 145 companies based in Texas and 12 based in Utah, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.