Texas to Florida
- Distance
- 1,100 mi
- Transit
- 3–5 days
- Open from
- $850
Texas · I-35W
Car Shipping Fort Worth, TX
Door-to-door auto transport from $775 · Pickup in 1–2 days · Open and enclosed carriers
- Los Angeles: from $1,150
- Phoenix: from $875
- Chicago: from $925
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- Insured carriers
- 1–5 day pickup
- No deposit to us
- Interstates
- I-35W, I-30, I-20
- Nearest terminal or port
- Shares the DFW carrier network; yards at Alliance and along I-20
- Typical pickup lead time
- 1–2 days
- after booking
- To Los Angeles
- $1,150 – $1,525
- 4–6 days · open
- To Phoenix
- $875 – $1,150
- 3–5 days · open
- To Chicago
- $925 – $1,225
- 2–4 days · open
Car shipping in Fort Worth: the western half of the Metroplex
Fort Worth is where trucks from the west arrive first. I-20 from El Paso and the California lane, I-30 from Little Rock, and I-35W from Oklahoma all come into Tarrant County before they reach Dallas, and the Alliance logistics corridor north of the city has become one of the busiest carrier hubs in Texas. For a customer that means a pickup within a day or two and, from western origins, a price that is sometimes a little below Dallas because the truck has not yet crossed the Metroplex.
The customers are relocations to Alliance's employers and the aviation and defense plants on the west side, families moving into Keller, Southlake, Aledo and the Alliance developments, TCU students, and military families at NAS Fort Worth JRB. Fort Worth is also cattle and horse country, and trailers with a truck or a ranch vehicle aboard are a regular part of the loads. The quote form above is set to Fort Worth; add the other end of the trip and your vehicle for a range.
Pickup and delivery in Tarrant County
Most of the county is easy for a 75-foot truck. Keller, Southlake, Colleyville, Grapevine, North Richland Hills, Watauga, Saginaw, Haslet and the Alliance developments to the north; Benbrook, Aledo and Willow Park to the west; Burleson, Crowley, Mansfield and Arlington to the south are driveway pickups wherever the street lets the truck turn. Gated communities admit a delivery truck with a call from the resident or meet at the gate; it does not change the price.
The older core is a meeting point. Downtown, the Near Southside, Fairmount, Ryan Place, the older blocks of Arlington Heights and the Stockyards have narrow streets and no room to turn, and the driver names a lot off I-30, I-35W or Camp Bowie. DFW's north entry hotel lots and the Alliance-area hotels off I-35W are the usual handovers for anyone flying the same day.
NAS Fort Worth JRB sets its own rules. Carriers do not enter the installation; the driver meets you at a lot outside the west-side gate or at your off-base address, and your specialist confirms the spot when the truck is assigned. Tell your specialist the report date and it goes on the booking.
Weather is a footnote. A January ice storm closes I-20 and I-35W for a morning; a spring hailstorm is worth an enclosed trailer for a car you care about. Neither is charged as a delay. Belongings stay under about 100 pounds, below the window line, uninsured. A car arriving from another state needs Texas registration and a state inspection afterwards, which are your errand.
Outbound
Top routes from Fort Worth
Where Fort Worth customers ship most. Each route page has a full price table by vehicle.
Inbound
Top routes to Fort Worth
Moving to Fort Worth? 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 Fort Worth
Sedan, running, standard pickup window. Reverse direction prices are usually within 10% of these.
| From Fort Worth to | Distance | Transit | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,410 mi | 4–6 days | $1,150 – $1,525 | $1,675 – $2,225 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,030 mi | 3–5 days | $875 – $1,150 | $1,250 – $1,675 |
| Chicago, IL | 950 mi | 2–4 days | $925 – $1,225 | $1,325 – $1,775 |
| Miami, FL | 1,340 mi | 3–5 days | $1,100 – $1,450 | $1,600 – $2,125 |
| Denver, CO | 800 mi | 2–4 days | $775 – $1,025 | $1,125 – $1,475 |
- Distance1,410 miTransit4–6 daysOpen carrier$1,150 – $1,525Enclosed$1,675 – $2,225
- Distance1,030 miTransit3–5 daysOpen carrier$875 – $1,150Enclosed$1,250 – $1,675
- Distance950 miTransit2–4 daysOpen carrier$925 – $1,225Enclosed$1,325 – $1,775
- Distance1,340 miTransit3–5 daysOpen carrier$1,100 – $1,450Enclosed$1,600 – $2,125
- Denver, CODistance800 miTransit2–4 daysOpen carrier$775 – $1,025Enclosed$1,125 – $1,475
Services
Car shipping services in Fort Worth
The services Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth drivers choose AutoShippingUS
Priced as the first stop from the west
Trucks from California, Phoenix and El Paso reach Fort Worth before Dallas, and we quote the transit window and price from the west accordingly rather than treating the whole Metroplex as one stop.
Scheduled from the Alliance yards
Loads turn around along I-35W north of the city daily, so we schedule a Fort Worth pickup as a stop on a departing load and quote the short window that goes with it.
Trucks, lifted pickups and ranch vehicles asked about first
Fort Worth ships more full-size and lifted pickups than most cities. Your specialist asks about height, tires and weight before the truck is assigned, so the right trailer is sent the first time.
Questions
Fort Worth car shipping questions
Not covered here? A specialist can answer route-specific questions in a couple of minutes.
888-706-8784Roughly $975–$1,350 from Los Angeles, $750–$1,050 from Phoenix, $700–$1,000 from Chicago, $925–$1,300 from Miami and $650–$950 from Denver for a running sedan on an open carrier. Enclosed adds 40–60%; SUVs and pickups 12–20%.
One to two days. Fort Worth shares the Metroplex carrier network and sits on I-20, I-30 and I-35W, so trucks from the west reach it before Dallas and the yards at Alliance turn loads around daily.
Downtown, the Near Southside, Fairmount, Arlington Heights' older streets and the Stockyards. Keller, Southlake, Alliance, Saginaw, Benbrook, Burleson, Mansfield and Aledo are direct to the door.
Yes; the joint reserve base drives steady PCS moves. Carriers do not enter the installation; the driver meets you at a lot outside the gate on the west side or at your off-base address.
From the west, Fort Worth is sometimes a little cheaper because the truck reaches it first. From the east and Florida the two are the same. Ask your specialist for the Fort Worth number rather than assuming.
May through August, for relocations and school-calendar moves. November through February is cheapest apart from the holiday weeks.
A January ice storm can close I-20 and I-35W for a morning, and spring hail is worth an enclosed trailer for a car you would not want dented. Carriers wait out both at no charge.
Guides
Before you ship from Fort Worth
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 Fort Worth?
Carriers pick up across Fort Worth 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