Texas to Florida
- Distance
- 1,100 mi
- Transit
- 3–5 days
- Open from
- $850
Texas · I-35E
Car Shipping Dallas, TX
Door-to-door auto transport from $750 · Pickup in 1–2 days · Open and enclosed carriers
- Los Angeles: from $1,175
- Miami: from $1,075
- Chicago: from $900
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- Insured carriers
- 1–5 day pickup
- No deposit to us
- Interstates
- I-35E, I-30, I-20
- Nearest terminal or port
- Carrier yards in Grand Prairie and along I-20/I-35
- Typical pickup lead time
- 1–2 days
- after booking
- To Los Angeles
- $1,175 – $1,575
- 4–6 days · open
- To Miami
- $1,075 – $1,425
- 3–5 days · open
- To Chicago
- $900 – $1,175
- 2–4 days · open
Car shipping in Dallas: the crossroads of Texas
Almost every car hauler crossing the southern half of the country passes through Dallas–Fort Worth. I-20 and I-30 bring trucks from the east, I-35 from the north and south, and the I-10 and I-40 lanes from California feed in from El Paso and Amarillo. The carrier yards in Grand Prairie and along I-20 turn those trucks around daily, which makes the Metroplex one of the fastest places in the country to get a pickup and one of the best priced for any distance.
The customers are mostly moving house. The corporate headquarters corridor in Plano, Frisco and Las Colinas draws relocations from California, the Northeast and Chicago; families follow school calendars into Southlake, McKinney and Prosper; students arrive at SMU and UT Dallas; and Texas buyers collect rust-free cars from Los Angeles, Phoenix and Florida. Add the Metroplex's auction lanes and dealer groups, and the lane runs busy in every month. The quote form above is set to Dallas; add the other end of the trip and your vehicle for a range.
Pickup and delivery in the Metroplex
Dallas is built for trucks. The northern suburbs, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Prosper, Richardson and Carrollton, the mid-cities, Irving, Las Colinas, Grapevine, Southlake, Colleyville and Flower Mound, and Arlington, Mansfield and Cedar Hill to the south are driveway pickups wherever the street lets a 75-foot truck turn without reversing. Gated communities are common in the newer developments and usually admit a delivery truck with a call from the resident; where the HOA does not, the driver meets you at the nearest plaza.
Inside the loop is different. Uptown's towers, Highland Park and University Park's narrower streets, the M Streets, Deep Ellum, Bishop Arts and downtown mean a lot on a main road or a garage exit, and the driver names one the day before. DFW's hotel lots on the north and south entries and Love Field's on Mockingbird Lane are the usual handovers for anyone flying the same day.
Weather is rarely the problem. A January ice storm can close I-20 and I-35 for a morning, and drivers wait rather than drive on it. Spring hail is the other North Texas fact, worth an enclosed trailer for a car you would not want dented. Neither is charged as a delay. Traffic on 635 and the High Five at rush hour is, as everywhere, something drivers schedule around.
Two more notes. Belongings stay under about 100 pounds, below the window line, and are not insured; on a household move the boxes go with the movers. And a car arriving from another state needs Texas registration and a state inspection afterwards, which are your errand and have nothing to do with the carrier.
Outbound
Top routes from Dallas
Where Dallas customers ship most. Each route page has a full price table by vehicle.
Inbound
Top routes to Dallas
Moving to Dallas? These lanes have the most carrier capacity into the area.
Los Angeles to Dallas
- Distance
- 1,440 mi
- Transit
- 3–5 days
- Open from
- $975
Price examples
What it costs to ship a car from Dallas
Sedan, running, standard pickup window. Reverse direction prices are usually within 10% of these.
| From Dallas to | Distance | Transit | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,440 mi | 4–6 days | $1,175 – $1,575 | $1,725 – $2,275 |
| Miami, FL | 1,310 mi | 3–5 days | $1,075 – $1,425 | $1,550 – $2,075 |
| Chicago, IL | 920 mi | 2–4 days | $900 – $1,175 | $1,300 – $1,700 |
| Atlanta, GA | 780 mi | 2–4 days | $750 – $1,000 | $1,100 – $1,450 |
| New York City, NY | 1,550 mi | 4–7 days | $1,125 – $1,500 | $1,625 – $2,150 |
- Distance1,440 miTransit4–6 daysOpen carrier$1,175 – $1,575Enclosed$1,725 – $2,275
- Distance1,310 miTransit3–5 daysOpen carrier$1,075 – $1,425Enclosed$1,550 – $2,075
- Distance920 miTransit2–4 daysOpen carrier$900 – $1,175Enclosed$1,300 – $1,700
- Distance780 miTransit2–4 daysOpen carrier$750 – $1,000Enclosed$1,100 – $1,450
- Distance1,550 miTransit4–7 daysOpen carrier$1,125 – $1,500Enclosed$1,625 – $2,150
Services
Car shipping services in Dallas
The services Dallas 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.
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Open Transport
The standard for 9 in 10 shipments. Two-level open trailers, lowest cost, fastest pickup.
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Why AutoShippingUS
Why Dallas drivers choose AutoShippingUS
Priced for a hub, not a detour
The Metroplex is on every lane, so we quote a Dallas pickup as a stop on a departing load with the short window that goes with it. Expedited pickup within 48 hours can be arranged when a job start makes the date immovable.
Auction and dealer collections arranged with the lot
Give your specialist the buyer number and the lot's release process is handled with the auction or dealership before the truck is assigned, so the car leaves before storage fees start.
The rural-address difference explained up front
The same lane to a rural Texas address costs more because the truck detours; to the Metroplex it does not. We show you which one you are paying for before you enter a phone number.
Questions
Dallas car shipping questions
Not covered here? A specialist can answer route-specific questions in a couple of minutes.
888-706-8784$975–$1,350 from Los Angeles, roughly $900–$1,300 from Miami, $700–$1,000 from Chicago, $600–$900 from Atlanta and $1,050–$1,475 from New York for a running sedan on an open carrier. Enclosed adds 40–60%; SUVs and pickups 12–20%.
One to two days, among the fastest in the country. Nearly every east–west lane passes through the Metroplex, and the carrier yards in Grand Prairie and along I-20 turn trucks around daily.
Uptown, Highland Park's narrower streets, Deep Ellum, Bishop Arts and the M Streets. Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Richardson, Irving, Arlington, Southlake and Flower Mound are direct to the door.
Usually, with a call to the gate from the resident or the driver. Where the HOA does not admit trucks, the driver meets you at the nearest plaza; it does not change the price.
May through August, for corporate relocations and school-calendar moves. November through February is the cheapest, apart from the holiday weeks.
Rarely. A January ice storm can shut the roads for a morning and a spring hailstorm is worth an enclosed trailer for a car you care about. Carriers wait out both at no charge.
Yes; the Metroplex has some of the largest auction lanes in the country. Book the day the sale closes and give your specialist the lot's release process.
Guides
Before you ship from Dallas
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 Dallas?
Carriers pick up across Dallas in 1–2 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