Route guide · UT → TX
Shipping a car from Utah to Texas
Shipping a running sedan from Salt Lake City to Dallas 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 #99 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
- 9.2K
- Companies at both ends
- 157
City to city
What it costs between Utah and Texas cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Salt Lake City, Provo, St. George and Logan and Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin — 1,150 to 1,460 road miles apart.
| From | Dallas | Houston | San Antonio | Austin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | $925–$1,3251,180 mi · 3–5 days | $1,000–$1,4251,420 mi · 3–6 days | $950–$1,3501,280 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,270 mi · 3–5 days |
| Provo | $900–$1,3001,150 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,4001,380 mi · 3–6 days | $950–$1,3501,240 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,230 mi · 3–5 days |
| St. George | $925–$1,3251,170 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,4001,370 mi · 3–6 days | $925–$1,3251,200 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,210 mi · 3–5 days |
| Logan | $950–$1,3501,220 mi · 3–5 days | $1,000–$1,4251,460 mi · 3–6 days | $975–$1,3751,330 mi · 3–6 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
Salt Lake City to Dallas, 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 December (snowbird season, when retirees ship cars south for the winter and the holidays), running about 20% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Utah to Texas is February–May and September.
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Cheapest: about $1,125 Peak: about $1,350
About this route
Why so many cars go from Utah to Texas
About 9,210 people moved from Utah to Texas in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (9,731 in 2023, 8,688 in 2024). That is 10.2% of everyone who left Utah for another state, making Texas its #2 destination.
Traffic runs both ways — about 6,892 people a year move from Texas back to Utah — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,125, shipping from Utah to Texas is one of the cheaper long moves out of Utah — Florida ($1,575) cost more. That works out to about 95¢ a mile.
Distance and transit time
Salt Lake City to Dallas is about 1,180 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-southeast and crosses one time zone — from Mountain to Central 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 Utah and Texas, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup 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
Delivery 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
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Utah to Texas car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Texas's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Utah to Texas?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $925–$1,325 from Salt Lake City to Dallas (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 Utah to Texas?
Transit is usually 3–5 days after pickup for the 1,180-mile trip from Salt Lake City to Dallas. 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 Utah to Texas?
February–May and September is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in December, up to about 20% more. In any month, giving the carrier a wide pickup window lowers the quote.
How soon do I have to register my car in Texas after moving?
Texas requires new residents to register within 30 days of becoming a resident. Get Texas insurance first. Cars in 17 emissions counties — including Harris (Houston), Dallas, Tarrant (Fort Worth) and Travis (Austin) — need an emissions test; then register at the county tax assessor-collector.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Utah to Texas?
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 Utah to Texas?
Our directory lists 12 companies based in Utah and 145 based in Texas, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.