Texas to Florida
- Distance
- 1,100 mi
- Transit
- 3–5 days
- Open from
- $850
Texas · I-35
Car Shipping Austin, TX
Door-to-door auto transport from $925 · Pickup in 1–3 days · Open and enclosed carriers
- San Francisco: from $1,275
- Los Angeles: from $1,125
- Chicago: from $925
888-706-8784Specialists answer 7 days a week
Quote from Austin
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- 1. Route
- 2. Vehicle
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No obligation · Takes 60 seconds · We never sell your data
- Insured carriers
- 1–5 day pickup
- No deposit to us
- Interstates
- I-35, US-183, SH-130
- Nearest terminal or port
- Yards off I-35 in Round Rock and Buda
- Typical pickup lead time
- 1–3 days
- after booking
- To San Francisco
- $1,275 – $1,675
- 4–7 days · open
- To Los Angeles
- $1,125 – $1,500
- 3–5 days · open
- To Chicago
- $925 – $1,225
- 3–5 days · open
Car shipping in Austin: the tech relocation lane
Austin's car-shipping story is the California story. The Bay Area and Los Angeles send more cars to Austin than anywhere else, week after week, as tech workers, founders and their families relocate to the Domain, East Austin and the suburbs along MoPac and 183. The lane is busy enough that trucks on I-10 add Austin to their route daily, and the yards in Round Rock and Buda turn them around. Add Chicago, the Northeast and Florida relocations, UT students every August and May, and military families between Fort Cavazos and Camp Mabry, and the city ships in every month.
Austin is also a city with two kinds of streets. The newer suburbs north, south and east are wide, flat and easy for a truck. The older core, from Hyde Park to Travis Heights, and the west hills from Tarrytown to Westlake are narrow, steep or tree-lined, and the handover happens at a lot on a main road. The carriers who run the lane know which is which. The quote form above is set to Austin; add the other end of the trip and your vehicle for a range.
Pickup and delivery around Austin
The suburbs are driveway pickups. Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, Hutto, Manor, Kyle, Buda, Dripping Springs' newer developments and the east side around Mueller and Del Valle take a 75-foot truck wherever the street lets it turn. Gated communities in Steiner Ranch, Avery Ranch, Circle C and the Lakeway developments admit a delivery truck with a call from the resident or meet at the gate; it does not change the price.
The core and the hills are meeting points. Downtown, Rainey Street, the Seaholm district and the Domain's towers use a loading dock if management opens it or a lot nearby. Hyde Park, Clarksville, Tarrytown, Travis Heights, Zilker, Bouldin and the streets off South Congress are narrow with low oak canopy, and the driver names a big-box lot off MoPac, I-35 or 183. Westlake, Rollingwood and the Lake Travis hills are steep enough that a hauler cannot safely stop; the handover is on Bee Cave Road or at a plaza on 71. Austin-Bergstrom's hotel lots on the 71 frontage are the usual handover for anyone flying the same day.
EVs come up more here than in most cities. Ship at 30 to 60 percent charge, show the driver how to put the car in transport or neutral mode, and know that the weight is already in the price if you declared the model. Belongings stay under about 100 pounds, below the window line, uninsured. A car arriving from California needs Texas registration and a state inspection afterwards, which are your errand and not the carrier's.
Weather is a footnote. A January ice storm closes I-35 for a morning; a spring hailstorm is worth an enclosed trailer for a car you care about. Neither is charged as a delay.
Outbound
Top routes from Austin
Where Austin customers ship most. Each route page has a full price table by vehicle.
Inbound
Top routes to Austin
Moving to Austin? These lanes have the most carrier capacity into the area.
California to Texas
- Distance
- 1,500 mi
- Transit
- 3–6 days
- Open from
- $1,000
Price examples
What it costs to ship a car from Austin
Sedan, running, standard pickup window. Reverse direction prices are usually within 10% of these.
| From Austin to | Distance | Transit | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | 1,750 mi | 4–7 days | $1,275 – $1,675 | $1,850 – $2,450 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,380 mi | 3–5 days | $1,125 – $1,500 | $1,650 – $2,175 |
| Chicago, IL | 1,120 mi | 3–5 days | $925 – $1,225 | $1,325 – $1,775 |
| New York City, NY | 1,740 mi | 4–7 days | $1,250 – $1,675 | $1,825 – $2,425 |
| Miami, FL | 1,350 mi | 3–5 days | $1,100 – $1,475 | $1,600 – $2,125 |
- Distance1,750 miTransit4–7 daysOpen carrier$1,275 – $1,675Enclosed$1,850 – $2,450
- Distance1,380 miTransit3–5 daysOpen carrier$1,125 – $1,500Enclosed$1,650 – $2,175
- Distance1,120 miTransit3–5 daysOpen carrier$925 – $1,225Enclosed$1,325 – $1,775
- Distance1,740 miTransit4–7 daysOpen carrier$1,250 – $1,675Enclosed$1,825 – $2,425
- Distance1,350 miTransit3–5 daysOpen carrier$1,100 – $1,475Enclosed$1,600 – $2,125
Services
Car shipping services in Austin
The services Austin customers book most, with the low end of each typical range.
- from $1,400
Cross-Country Shipping
Coast to coast in 7–10 days on I-40, I-70 or I-80. Priced per mile far below short hauls.
Learn more - from $550
Door-to-Door Shipping
The carrier picks up and delivers as close to your address as the truck can safely get. No terminals, no extra trips.
Learn more - from $550
Open Transport
The standard for 9 in 10 shipments. Two-level open trailers, lowest cost, fastest pickup.
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Why AutoShippingUS
Why Austin drivers choose AutoShippingUS
Priced as a weekly lane, not a special trip
San Francisco, San Jose and Los Angeles to Austin are among the busiest relocation lanes in the country, and we quote them at the competitive lane rate with the pickup window that volume allows, not a long-distance premium.
Hills and tree canopy planned for
Some Austin streets take a hauler and some do not. The driver names a handover on MoPac, Bee Cave Road or a nearby lot when the truck is assigned, rather than working it out on delivery morning.
EVs booked with the right details
Charge level, transport mode and weight go on every EV booking here, and your specialist confirms that the assigned carrier has moved the model before the truck is dispatched.
Questions
Austin car shipping questions
Not covered here? A specialist can answer route-specific questions in a couple of minutes.
888-706-8784Roughly $1,100–$1,500 from San Francisco, $975–$1,350 from Los Angeles, $800–$1,150 from Chicago, $1,150–$1,550 from New York and $950–$1,325 from Miami for a running sedan on an open carrier. Enclosed adds 40–60%; SUVs and pickups 12–20%.
One to three days. Austin is on I-35 between Dallas and San Antonio and an hour off I-10, so trucks on the California lane add it to their route daily. The yards in Round Rock and Buda turn loads around.
Downtown, Hyde Park, Clarksville, Travis Heights, Zilker and the west hills, where streets are narrow or steep. Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Pflugerville, Kyle, Buda and the east side's newer developments are direct to the door.
It is one of the busiest relocation lanes in the country. Bay Area and Los Angeles tech moves keep trucks on I-10 into Austin every week, and prices from California are competitive for the distance.
May through August for relocations, plus mid-August and mid-May for UT moves. November through February is cheapest apart from the holiday weeks.
Yes; Austin ships more EVs than most cities. Ship at 30–60% charge, tell the driver how to put the car in transport mode, and expect the weight to be reflected in the price if you declared the model.
Through the building's loading dock if management opens it, otherwise at a lot nearby. Rainey Street, the Domain's towers and the Seaholm district are all handled this way.
Guides
Before you ship from Austin
9 min read
How to Ship a Car: The Complete 2026 Guide
Get quotes, pick a carrier, hand over the keys with an inspection report, and receive the car on delivery. The whole process takes 60 seconds to start and 1–10 days to finish, depending on distance.
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8 min read
How to Ship a Car You Bought Online or Out of State
Confirm the seller or dealer will release the car to a carrier, get the pickup contact and hours, ship on an open carrier for most purchases, and inspect on delivery before the driver leaves. Expect $550–$2,000 depending on distance.
Read the guide7 min read
How to Prepare a Car for Shipping: 12-Point Checklist
Wash the car, photograph every panel, leave a quarter tank of fuel, remove personal items and toll tags, fold in mirrors, note existing damage on the Bill of Lading, and hand over one set of keys.
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Ready to ship a car from Austin?
Carriers pick up across Austin in 1–3 days. Enter your route and vehicle and a specialist confirms a firm price within business hours.
Average response time under 5 minutes during business hours (Mon–Sun 7am–9pm ET).
Last updated September 12, 2026 · Written by the AutoShippingUS Editorial Team · Reviewed by Christofer Whiteman, Editor · Industry review by Sarah Williams, Independent auto transport consultant, 20 years in the industry