Texas to Florida
- Distance
- 1,100 mi
- Transit
- 3–5 days
- Open from
- $850
Texas · I-10
Car Shipping Houston, TX
Door-to-door auto transport from $775 · Pickup in 1–2 days · Open and enclosed carriers
- Los Angeles: from $1,125
- Orlando: from $925
- Atlanta: from $775
888-706-8784Specialists answer 7 days a week
Quote from Houston
Compare quotes from licensed, bonded carriers.
- 1. Route
- 2. Vehicle
- 3. Contact
No obligation · Takes 60 seconds · We never sell your data
- Insured carriers
- 1–5 day pickup
- No deposit to us
- Interstates
- I-10, I-45, I-69
- Nearest terminal or port
- Port Houston and yards along I-10 East and US-290
- Typical pickup lead time
- 1–2 days
- after booking
- To Los Angeles
- $1,125 – $1,500
- 4–7 days · open
- To Orlando
- $925 – $1,225
- 2–4 days · open
- To Atlanta
- $775 – $1,000
- 2–4 days · open
Car shipping in Houston: the Gulf Coast's I-10 hub
Houston sits on I-10 halfway between Los Angeles and Florida, which makes it a stop on the busiest southern lane in the country in both directions. Trucks from California drop cars here on the way to Florida; trucks from Florida drop cars here on the way west; I-45 links the city to Dallas and the northern lanes; and the carrier yards along I-10 East and US-290 turn all of them around daily. A pickup is typically assigned within a day or two, and prices from the big origins run at the low end of the Texas ranges.
The customers follow the city's economy. Energy, medical-center and aerospace relocations from California, the Northeast and abroad. Families moving into the master-planned communities in Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands and Cypress. Students at Rice and the University of Houston. Military families between Ellington Field and the Gulf Coast installations. And a large dealer and auction trade that moves cars in and out of the city all week. The quote form above is set to Houston; add the other end of the trip and your vehicle for a range.
Pickup and delivery in Greater Houston
Outside the 610 Loop, Houston is easy for a 75-foot truck. Katy, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Pearland, Friendswood, Clear Lake, League City, The Woodlands, Spring, Cypress, Kingwood, Humble and Atascocita are driveway pickups wherever the street lets the truck turn. The master-planned communities are mostly gated and admit a delivery truck with a call from the resident, or the driver meets you at the nearest plaza; it does not change the price.
Inside the Loop, the driver names a meeting point. Montrose, the Heights, River Oaks, Midtown, the Museum District and downtown have narrow streets, low branches and no room to turn, and the regular spots are big-box lots off I-10, US-59 and 288 and the garage exits at the larger buildings. Bush Intercontinental's hotel lots on JFK Boulevard and Hobby's on Broadway are the usual handovers for anyone flying the same day.
Weather and traffic are the local variables. From August through October a Gulf storm can close the interstates for a day or two, and carriers wait rather than drive into it; nothing is charged for the hold. Flooding on the bayous after a heavy rain can close a neighborhood for a morning. And the Katy Freeway, 610 and the Beltway crawl at rush hour, so drivers schedule inner-city handovers off-peak.
The port question comes up because Houston has one. For a domestic shipment the port is not involved; the car goes door to door on a truck. Overseas shipping through Port Houston is a separate service with customs paperwork, and we can point you to a forwarder.
Outbound
Top routes from Houston
Where Houston customers ship most. Each route page has a full price table by vehicle.
Inbound
Top routes to Houston
Moving to Houston? 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 Houston
Sedan, running, standard pickup window. Reverse direction prices are usually within 10% of these.
| From Houston to | Distance | Transit | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,550 mi | 4–7 days | $1,125 – $1,500 | $1,625 – $2,150 |
| Orlando, FL | 960 mi | 2–4 days | $925 – $1,225 | $1,350 – $1,775 |
| Atlanta, GA | 790 mi | 2–4 days | $775 – $1,000 | $1,100 – $1,475 |
| Chicago, IL | 1,080 mi | 3–5 days | $875 – $1,175 | $1,275 – $1,700 |
| New York City, NY | 1,630 mi | 4–7 days | $1,175 – $1,575 | $1,700 – $2,275 |
- Distance1,550 miTransit4–7 daysOpen carrier$1,125 – $1,500Enclosed$1,625 – $2,150
- Distance960 miTransit2–4 daysOpen carrier$925 – $1,225Enclosed$1,350 – $1,775
- Distance790 miTransit2–4 daysOpen carrier$775 – $1,000Enclosed$1,100 – $1,475
- Distance1,080 miTransit3–5 daysOpen carrier$875 – $1,175Enclosed$1,275 – $1,700
- Distance1,630 miTransit4–7 daysOpen carrier$1,175 – $1,575Enclosed$1,700 – $2,275
Services
Car shipping services in Houston
The services Houston 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 Houston drivers choose AutoShippingUS
On the way in both directions
Houston is a stop on the California-to-Florida lane, not a detour, so we schedule a pickup here as a stop on a passing load and quote the short window that goes with it.
Master-planned community handovers planned at booking
Gates in Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands and Cypress each have their own rule: some admit a hauler with a call, some want a plaza handover. Your specialist confirms which applies when the truck is assigned.
Hurricane-season scheduling
From August through October your specialist checks the Gulf forecast against your window. If a storm threatens it, you hear about it before the driver is stuck on I-10, and rescheduling costs nothing.
Questions
Houston car shipping questions
Not covered here? A specialist can answer route-specific questions in a couple of minutes.
888-706-8784$1,000–$1,400 from Los Angeles, $850–$1,250 to Orlando, roughly $600–$900 from Atlanta, $750–$1,100 from Chicago and $1,100–$1,500 from New York for a running sedan on an open carrier. Enclosed adds 40–60%; SUVs and pickups 12–20%.
One to two days. I-10 puts Houston on the direct lane between California and Florida, I-45 links it to Dallas, and the yards along I-10 East and US-290 turn trucks around daily.
Inside the 610 Loop: Montrose, the Heights, River Oaks, Midtown and downtown. Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, The Woodlands, Cypress, Spring, Clear Lake and Kingwood are direct to the door.
For a domestic move, no; the car goes door to door on a truck. Overseas shipping through the port is a separate service with its own paperwork, and we can point you to a forwarder.
May through August, with corporate relocations and the school calendar. November through February is cheapest apart from the holiday weeks.
From August through October a Gulf storm can close I-10 and I-45 for a day or two. Carriers wait it out at no charge and your specialist reschedules around it.
Yes. Give your specialist the sales desk or the lot's release contact and the pickup is arranged with them; book the day the sale closes so it is collected before storage fees begin.
Guides
Before you ship from Houston
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 Houston?
Carriers pick up across Houston 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