How carriers move through Texas.
I-35 runs from Laredo through San Antonio, Austin and Dallas–Fort Worth to Oklahoma, and I-45 links Houston and Dallas. I-10 crosses from El Paso through San Antonio and Houston to Beaumont, and I-20 runs from Midland–Odessa through Fort Worth and Dallas toward Shreveport. I-30 links Dallas and Texarkana, I-40 crosses the Panhandle through Amarillo, and I-27 connects Lubbock and Amarillo.
Seasons and weather
Hurricane season, June through November, affects Houston, Galveston, Corpus Christi and the Rio Grande Valley. Summer heat is intense statewide, and rare winter freezes can stop North Texas traffic for days.
Why people ship cars in Texas
Texas draws relocations from California and the Northeast, and it has some of the country's biggest military installations, including Fort Hood, Fort Bliss and Joint Base San Antonio. Port Houston, Galveston and Port Freeport handle vehicle traffic. Tesla builds cars in Austin, Toyota in San Antonio and GM in Arlington, and the Rio Grande Valley fills with Winter Texans each year.
Texas city and town guides.
Each page covers that place's roads, routes, local pickup details and FAQs. Grouped by Census metro area.
Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metro
Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands metro
San Antonio–New Braunfels metro
Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos metro
El Paso metro
Killeen–Temple metro
Corpus Christi metro
Lubbock metro
Brownsville–Harlingen metro
Laredo metro
College Station–Bryan metro
Amarillo metro
Beaumont–Port Arthur metro
Waco metro
Midland metro
Abilene metro
Odessa metro
Tyler metro
Wichita Falls metro
San Angelo metro
Smaller cities & towns outside metro areas
Military communities
College towns
Port cities
Snowbird destinations
Shipping across the Texas line.
Interstate moves to neighboring states are some of the most common shipments. See corridor and seasonal details for each.
Texas car shipping questions.
How long does it take to ship a car across Texas?
It depends on the route. Some in-state trips are longer than interstate moves elsewhere. We'll give you a timing window with your quote.
Do you handle Fort Hood, Fort Bliss and JBSA moves?
Yes. Pickups and deliveries are usually arranged off-base in Killeen, El Paso or San Antonio.
When do Winter Texans ship cars to the Rio Grande Valley?
Most head south from October through December and return in March or April.
Which Texas cities do you have shipping guides for?
We have 59 city and town pages for Texas, including Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth, and El Paso. We also ship to and from addresses anywhere else in the state.
How do I register a car after shipping it to Texas?
Registration is handled by the Texas DMV through your county tax assessor-collector. Requirements and deadlines change, so check the official site before you arrive. Keep your title, proof of insurance and the carrier's bill of lading handy.
Shipping a car in Texas?
Share the route and we’ll come back with a quote and a recommended transport type.