Car Shipping in Houston, Texas

Shipping a car to or from Houston, TX costs roughly $630 to $1,060 on an open carrier, depending on distance. Vehicles are usually collected one to three days after dispatch and delivered in two to seven days once loaded. Houston sits where Interstate 10 meets Interstate 45 and I-69, and it is one of the highest-volume vehicle markets in the country.

How much does it cost to ship a car to or from Houston, TX?

Most long-distance moves run about $630 to $1,060 on an open carrier. That reflects roughly $0.65 per mile above 1,000 miles and about $0.80 per mile below it. The route table further down this page prices the destinations people actually ship to from Houston. Enclosed transport costs more on the same route.

How long does car shipping take from Houston?

Pickup happens one to three days after dispatch. From there, expect one to two days under 700 miles, two to four days up to 1,200 miles, and five to seven days coast to coast. Transit is measured from pickup, not from the day you book.

Can a car carrier reach my address in Houston?

Usually yes. Houston is one of the busiest auto transport markets in the United States, so carriers are moving through the metro every day. A loaded open trailer runs 75 to 80 feet and needs overhead clearance and room to turn, so a narrow residential street or a low-clearance parking structure may mean meeting the driver at a nearby lot instead. Give us the exact street address when you request a quote.

Is open or enclosed transport better for Houston?

Open transport suits the large majority of vehicles and costs considerably less, because an open carrier moves seven to ten cars at once. Choose enclosed for a collector or classic car, a low-clearance vehicle that needs a lift gate, or anything where road grime and weather exposure on arrival would not be acceptable.

Can you ship a car from Houston that does not run?

Yes, with a winch-equipped carrier. The vehicle still has to roll, steer and brake so it can be pulled onto the trailer safely. Tell us when you request the quote, because non-running vehicles cost more and fewer carriers can take the load.

Is it cheaper to ship a car from Houston or drive to Dallas first?

No. Houston is a larger vehicle-shipping market than Dallas and prices at least as well. Driving 240 miles north adds mileage to your vehicle and leaves you with a return trip for nothing.

Do you ship vehicles through the Port of Houston?

We arrange domestic road transport to and from port facilities, which is often the leg people need either side of an international shipment. Give us the terminal, the booking or container reference and the collection window, and tell us whether the vehicle runs.

Does hurricane season affect car shipping in Houston?

It can. Between June and November a named storm can suspend pickups and close highways across the Gulf coast for several days. Carriers wait rather than drive into it. If you are moving in that window, build a few days of slack into your plan.