--- title: "Texas Car Shipping: Top Cities Guide | Neon Auto Transport" url: https://neonautotransport.com/texas-car-shipping-cities/ date: 2026-08-27 modified: 2026-08-27 author: "Neon Auto Transport" description: "Explore car shipping costs, routes, and timelines for Texas's top cities including Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and more." type: "service" company: "Neon Auto Transport LLC" mc_number: "1703787" usdot_number: "4355879" phone: "(571) 576-7711" email: "info@neonautotransport.com" headquarters: "2709 Neabsco Common Pl Suite 101, Woodbridge, VA 22191" policies: "$0 Upfront Deposit, $500,000 Cargo Insurance, Price Lock Guarantee, 24/7 Direct Driver Contact" --- FMSCA & US Dot Approved # Texas Car Shipping: Top Cities ## Quick Answer Neon Auto Transport ships cars to and from Texas Car Shipping: Top Cities with door-to-door service covering all major cities and rural routes. Open transport averages $0.50–$1.00 per mile. Enclosed transport available for high-value vehicles. FMCSA-licensed broker (MC 1703787 | USDOT 4355879) with $0 deposit. Get a quote at neonautotransport.com/cost-calculator/ or call (571) 576-7711. Texas is a massive auto transport market. From the dense logistics corridors of the Texas Triangle to the long cross-state haul to El Paso, knowing the specifics of your city can save you hundreds of dollars and days of waiting. Explore our dedicated city guides below. [ Calculate Your Rate Instantly ](/cost-calculator/) ## Popular Routes from Texas ### TOP 3 ROUTES 1 #### Houston to Dallas-Fort Worth DISTANCE 240 mi EST. COST $350 - $550 TRANSIT 1 day [Get Quote](/cost-calculator/) 2 #### Houston to Los Angeles, CA DISTANCE 1,550 mi EST. COST $800 - $1,000 TRANSIT 5 - 6 days [Get Quote](/cost-calculator/) 3 #### Dallas-Fort Worth to New York, NY DISTANCE 1,550 mi EST. COST $800 - $1,000 TRANSIT 5 - 6 days [Get Quote](/cost-calculator/) ROUTE | DISTANCE | AVG COST | TRANSIT TIME | QUOTE ---|---|---|---|--- Austin to San Antonio | 80 mi | $350 - $450 | Same day - 1 day | [Get Quote](/cost-calculator/) Houston to Austin | 165 mi | $350 - $480 | 1 day | [Get Quote](/cost-calculator/) Houston to San Antonio | 200 mi | $350 - $500 | 1 day | [Get Quote](/cost-calculator/) Dallas-Fort Worth to Austin | 195 mi | $350 - $500 | 1 day | [Get Quote](/cost-calculator/) Houston to Dallas-Fort Worth | 240 mi | $350 - $550 | 1 day | [Get Quote](/cost-calculator/) Dallas-Fort Worth to San Antonio | 275 mi | $370 - $540 | 1 day | [Get Quote](/cost-calculator/) El Paso to Dallas-Fort Worth | 605 mi | $460 - $620 | 2 days | [Get Quote](/cost-calculator/) Houston to El Paso | 745 mi | $600 - $780 | 2 - 3 days | [Get Quote](/cost-calculator/) Houston to Los Angeles, CA | 1,550 mi | $800 - $1,000 | 5 - 6 days | [Get Quote](/cost-calculator/) Dallas-Fort Worth to New York, NY | 1,550 mi | $800 - $1,000 | 5 - 6 days | [Get Quote](/cost-calculator/) ## Explore Texas Auto Transport by City ### [Houston Houston is the busiest car shipping market in Texas, and it’s not close. View Houston Guide ](/routes/city/houston-tx/) ### [Dallas Dallas sits at the crossing point of I-20, I-30, I-35E, and I-45, which makes it one of the best-connected cities in the country for auto transport. View Dallas Guide ](/routes/city/dallas-tx/) ### [San Antonio San Antonio is anchored by I-10 and I-35, giving it direct access north to Austin and Dallas, west toward El Paso, and south toward the border. View San Antonio Guide ](/routes/city/san-antonio-tx/) ### [Austin Austin’s growth over the past decade has been driven heavily by tech company relocations and a steady wave of newcomers from California, New York, and elsewhere. View Austin Guide ](/routes/city/austin-tx/) ### [Fort Worth Fort Worth shares the DFW area vehicle transport market with Dallas, but it has its own distinct highway access — I-20, I-30, I-35W, and I-820 all converge here. View Fort Worth Guide ](/routes/city/fort-worth-tx/) ### [El Paso El Paso sits apart from the rest of Texas, both geographically and logistically. Connected to the rest of the state by a single major interstate, I-10. View El Paso Guide ](/routes/city/el-paso-tx/) ### [Arlington Arlington sits directly between Dallas and Fort Worth, with I-30 running through the heart of the city and I-20 passing just to the south. View Arlington Guide ](/routes/city/arlington-tx/) ### [Corpus Christi Corpus Christi is a different kind of Texas shipping market than the inland Triangle cities — a coastal port city connected inland primarily by I-37 and US-77. View Corpus Christi Guide ](/routes/city/corpus-christi-tx/) ## Texas Vehicle Transport FAQs How much does it cost to ship a car to or from Texas? + Most Texas car shipping routes run between $350 and $1,200 for open-carrier transport. Short in-state Triangle routes — Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio — typically run $350 to $550, while cross-country routes to the East Coast run $800 to $1,200. Your exact price depends on your vehicle’s size, the season, and how flexible your pickup date is. Why do short Texas routes sometimes cost more per mile than long-distance ones? + Every shipment carries a baseline cost for fuel, driver time, and handling that doesn’t shrink much on a short trip. Spread that same baseline cost over 1,300 miles instead of 200, and the per-mile rate drops sharply even though the total price goes up. That’s why a 200-mile Houston-to-Dallas run can price at $1.50–$2.00 per mile while a 1,300-mile Texas-to-California haul runs $0.55–$0.90 per mile — the total dollar amount is what matters, not the per-mile figure. How long does it take to ship a car within Texas? + Most Texas Triangle routes — Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio — deliver within a single day of pickup, since these are among the busiest carrier corridors in the state. Routes to or from El Paso typically take two to three days given the added distance and lower carrier density heading west. Does hurricane season affect car shipping in Texas? + Yes, particularly for Houston and other Gulf Coast routes, from June through November. Storms can tighten carrier availability with little warning and delay pickup windows. If you’re shipping during these months, building extra flexibility into your schedule — and considering enclosed transport for a higher-value vehicle — is a smart precaution. What’s the difference between open and enclosed car transport in Texas? + Open transport uses a multi-vehicle carrier and is the standard, most affordable choice for the vast majority of vehicles. Enclosed transport uses a fully covered trailer, costs roughly 40–60% more in Texas, and is the better choice for classic cars, exotics, or low-clearance vehicles — especially useful protection against spring hail in North Texas or dust in West Texas. Do I need to be present for pickup and delivery in Texas? + Yes. You or someone you authorize needs to be present at both pickup and delivery to walk through the vehicle’s condition with the driver and sign the Bill of Lading — this document is what protects you if any damage dispute comes up later. Does Neon Auto Transport handle military PCS moves to Fort Cavazos, Fort Bliss, or Joint Base San Antonio? + Yes. These installations drive a significant share of Texas auto transport demand, especially during PCS season from May through August, and our carrier network is experienced with base-access requirements and PCS report-date scheduling. Book as early as your orders allow — this is the busiest stretch of the year for these routes. ### How Car Shipping Works in TX 1 #### Get an Instant Quote Use our calculator to get a transparent rate with zero hidden fees. 2 #### Carrier Assignment A fully vetted, licensed carrier is assigned and will pick up your vehicle typically within 1–5 business days. 3 #### Safe Delivery Your car arrives at its destination safely. Inspect the vehicle, sign the Bill of Lading, and you're good to go. [Start your quote →](/cost-calculator/) ### Lock in your price today Talk to an auto transport expert now or get an instant quote for shipping to/from Texas. 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