Texas Auto Transport & Car Shipping

Texas Auto Transport — America’s Largest Vehicle Shipping Market After California

Texas auto transport is one of America’s largest and fastest-growing vehicle shipping markets. From Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth, the two largest Texas metros, to Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, and dozens of smaller cities, Texas’s 30 million residents drive massive auto transport demand. Furthermore, Texas leads America in population growth, attracting hundreds of thousands of new residents annually. At Xpress Auto Transport, we coordinate Texas vehicle shipping for relocations, snowbird transport, college students, military families, oil industry workers, luxury collectors, and businesses statewide.

Whether you’re relocating to Austin for a tech job, shipping a vehicle to a UT or Texas A&M student, moving to Houston for the energy industry, or sending a luxury vehicle to a Dallas Park Cities home, Texas auto transport simplifies the journey. Our door-to-door service handles every Texas city, suburb, ranch, and rural area. Additionally, we ship every vehicle type from compact daily drivers to lifted trucks dominant in Texas, luxury vehicles for wealthy Texas enclaves, and classic cars heading to or from Texas’s strong collector community.

Major Texas Cities and Regions We Serve

Houston Metro

Houston anchors Texas’s largest metropolitan area with approximately 7.3 million metro residents. The energy capital’s oil and gas industry, healthcare (Texas Medical Center), aerospace (NASA Johnson Space Center), and port economy drive massive auto transport demand. We service Houston, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Pasadena, Pearland, Katy, Cypress, Spring, Tomball, League City, Friendswood, Conroe, and dozens of surrounding communities.

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

The DFW Metroplex houses approximately 7.9 million residents, ranking among America’s largest metros. We service Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Irving, Garland, Arlington, Grand Prairie, Mesquite, Carrollton, Lewisville, Allen, Richardson, Denton, Flower Mound, Coppell, Southlake, Westlake, Highland Park, University Park, and dozens of other communities. Furthermore, the Park Cities (Highland Park, University Park) drive substantial luxury vehicle transport.

Austin Metro

Austin anchors Central Texas with approximately 2.5 million metro residents. The Live Music Capital’s tech industry (Tesla, Oracle, Apple, Google, Meta) and university economy drive substantial professional relocation transport. We service Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Leander, Georgetown, Lakeway, Westlake, Bee Cave, and surrounding Travis, Williamson, and Hays County communities.

San Antonio Metro

San Antonio serves South Texas with approximately 2.7 million metro residents. The city’s military presence, healthcare, and tourism economy drives transport demand. We service San Antonio, New Braunfels, San Marcos, Schertz, Cibolo, Boerne, and surrounding Bexar and Comal County communities. Furthermore, the city is home to Joint Base San Antonio.

El Paso — West Texas

El Paso serves West Texas along the Mexican border with approximately 870,000 metro residents. The city’s military (Fort Bliss), manufacturing, and border economy drives ongoing transport.

Other Texas Cities

We also service Corpus Christi, Lubbock, Amarillo, Laredo, McAllen, Brownsville, Beaumont, Waco, Tyler, Killeen (Fort Cavazos area), College Station (Texas A&M), Galveston, Midland, Odessa, Abilene, and rural Texas communities.

Popular Texas Auto Transport Routes

• Texas to California — major relocation corridor in both directions.
• Texas to Florida — major snowbird and retirement route.
• Texas to New York — major business corridor.
• Texas to Arizona — short-distance Southwest corridor.
• Texas to Illinois — major Chicago corridor moves.
• Texas to Massachusetts — Boston corridor business transport.
• Texas to Colorado — mountain region transport.
• Texas to Georgia — Atlanta corridor moves.
• Texas to North Carolina — Southeast relocations.
• Texas to Washington — Pacific Northwest tech transport.
• Texas to Pennsylvania — major Northeast corridor.
• Texas to New Mexico — short-distance corridor.
• Texas to Oklahoma — short-distance corridor.
• Texas to Louisiana — short-distance Gulf Coast corridor.

How Much Does Texas Auto Transport Cost?

Short-Distance Texas Shipping (Under 500 miles)

Intrastate Texas routes typically cost $400 to $850. Specifically, Houston to Dallas runs $400 to $650. Furthermore, Texas to Oklahoma City averages $400 to $650. Houston to New Orleans costs $400 to $700.

Mid-Distance Texas Shipping (500-1,500 miles)

Routes to Southeast, Midwest, and Mountain West typically cost $700 to $1,200. Specifically, Dallas to Atlanta runs $750 to $1,050. Furthermore, Houston to Chicago averages $850 to $1,150. Texas to Denver costs $750 to $1,050.

Long-Distance Texas Shipping (1,500+ miles)

Cross-country Texas transport ranges $1,000 to $1,800. Specifically, Texas to California runs $1,000 to $1,500. Furthermore, Texas to NYC averages $1,100 to $1,500. Texas to Pacific Northwest costs $1,300 to $1,700.

Texas Snowbird and Winter Texan Transport

Texas attracts substantial Winter Texan traffic. Snowbird auto transport to the Rio Grande Valley (McAllen, Brownsville, Harlingen, Mission, Weslaco) and South Padre Island peaks October through December. Furthermore, the Rio Grande Valley is one of America’s major snowbird destinations after Florida and Arizona.

Texas Climate Considerations

Hot Summers

Texas summers bring extreme heat. Specifically, July and August temperatures regularly exceed 100°F across much of Texas. As a result, vehicle interiors heat dramatically during transit. We recommend lowering fuel and disconnecting batteries for summer shipments.

Hurricane Season (Gulf Coast)

Texas Gulf Coast (Houston, Galveston, Corpus Christi, South Padre) faces hurricane risk from June through November. Specifically, major storms can disrupt transport along the entire Gulf region.

Mild Winters

Most of Texas enjoys mild winters. Specifically, Houston averages 65°F in January. However, occasional ice storms can disrupt North Texas transport.

Severe Weather and Tornadoes

North Texas sees significant tornado activity from April through June.

Texas Military Auto Transport

Texas hosts the largest concentration of military installations in the country. We coordinate military auto transport for personnel at Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood) in Killeen, Fort Bliss in El Paso, Joint Base San Antonio (Lackland, Randolph, Fort Sam Houston), Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Naval Air Station Kingsville, Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo, and Texas Army National Guard facilities. Furthermore, Texas hosts more active duty service members than any state except California.

Texas College Auto Transport

Texas hosts dozens of major universities. We coordinate student auto transport for University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University in College Station, Rice University in Houston, Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, Baylor University in Waco, Texas Tech in Lubbock, University of Houston, University of North Texas in Denton, TCU in Fort Worth, UT San Antonio, UT Dallas, UT El Paso, UTRGV, Texas Christian University, and dozens of other institutions.

Texas Luxury and Exotic Transport

Texas drives substantial luxury vehicle transport. Specifically, Dallas Park Cities (Highland Park, University Park), Plano, Frisco, Southlake, Westlake, River Oaks (Houston), Memorial Houston, West University Place, and Austin’s Westlake all drive significant exotic and luxury vehicle transport demand.

Texas Oil Industry Transport

Texas’s oil and gas industry creates substantial specialty transport demand. Specifically, Houston (energy capital), the Permian Basin (Midland-Odessa), and Eagle Ford Shale generate ongoing professional and field worker transport. Furthermore, oil industry executives and engineers ship vehicles for assignments regularly.

Vehicle Types We Ship in Texas

• Pickup trucks — the dominant Texas vehicle.
• Lifted trucks and 4x4s — popular for ranch and off-road use.
• Cars and SUVs — substantial Texas shipments.
• Luxury vehicles — major Dallas, Houston, Austin suburb demand.
• Exotic supercars — significant Texas exotic market.
• Classic cars and collectors — strong Texas collector community.
• Tesla and EVs — Austin Gigafactory drives major EV market.
• Motorcycles — year-round riding in most of Texas.
• RVs and motorhomes — substantial Texas recreational use.
• Boats and yachts — Gulf Coast and lake marine transport.
• Horse trailers — ranching and rodeo transport.

Why Choose Xpress for Texas Auto Transport?

Statewide Texas Coverage

Our carrier network covers every Texas city, ranch, and rural community.

Major Texas Hub Advantage

Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin drive the highest carrier capacity in the southern US. Specifically, Texas transport benefits from frequent carrier availability.

Texas Relocation Specialists

Texas attracts hundreds of thousands of new residents annually. We coordinate ongoing corporate and consumer moves from every region.

Military Base Network

Texas’s massive military presence drives substantial PCS transport. Our dispatchers understand military timing and base access.

Luxury Transport Network

Texas’s wealthy enclaves require premium handling. Our enclosed network handles high-value vehicles regularly.

Transparent Texas Pricing

The quote you receive is the price you pay.

Texas Auto Transport Timeline

• Intrastate Texas — 1 to 3 days transit.
• Texas to nearby states (OK, LA, NM, AR) — 1 to 3 days transit.
• Texas to Florida or Atlanta — 2 to 5 days transit.
• Texas to Midwest — 3 to 5 days transit.
• Texas to California — 3 to 5 days transit.
• Texas to East Coast — 4 to 7 days transit.
• Texas to Pacific Northwest — 5 to 8 days transit.

Getting Started With Texas Auto Transport

Book Texas auto transport in three steps. First, request a free quote. Second, lock in with no upfront payment. Third, your vehicle ships door-to-door.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Texas Auto Transport