California to Texas Car Shipping
Get a California to Texas car shipping quote for Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, or another Texas destination. Compare city-pair prices and transit windows for your vehicle and move date.
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Compare Los Angeles and Bay Area pickups for your Texas move
Los Angeles to Dallas is about 1,437 miles in the Onyx route table. San Francisco to Dallas is about 1,731 miles. Comparing quotes by pickup state alone misses almost 300 miles on these two routes.
Texas destinations also change the trip. From Los Angeles, Austin is about 1,378 miles and Houston is about 1,549. Enter the actual suburb or city where the recipient will meet the truck.
If a Texas dealer is receiving a trade-in, confirm the receiving department and its hours. For a residential relocation, coordinate who will have the keys in California if you need to leave before pickup.
California to Texas Auto Transport Options
Choose a trailer for the vehicle you’re shipping from California. An everyday sedan, a low-clearance sports car, and a vehicle released by a dealer each need different details at booking.
Open Auto Transport
Open carriers carry vehicles on an exposed trailer. The California to Texas prices shown on this page assume open transport for a running vehicle. Ask for a separate estimate for a large SUV or truck.
Enclosed Auto Transport
Enclosed carriers shelter the vehicle during the trip. Give the coordinator your ground clearance and any special loading needs when requesting an enclosed quote.
Door-to-Door Car Shipping
Give the street addresses in California and Texas. The driver will arrange pickup and delivery as close as a transporter can safely and legally reach.
Cross-Country Car Shipping
If you are moving to Texas on a fixed schedule, share your travel dates. An alternate contact at either end gives you more flexibility when coordinating with a long-distance carrier.
Classic Car Shipping
For a restored or collectible car, specify its dimensions, clearance, and any handling instructions. Compare enclosed and open service before selecting a carrier.
Vehicle Shipping for Different Needs
Buying from a dealer in California or arranging a family handoff in Texas? Provide the releasing and receiving contacts. For an auction pickup, call Onyx to arrange release and loading.
How California to Texas Car Shipping Works
Use the two ZIP codes, your vehicle details, and the first date it can leave California. Pickup and transit are scheduled separately. Our table lists Los Angeles to Dallas at 2–6 days after pickup and Los Angeles to Austin at 1–5. If a Texas employer or dealership has a fixed receiving window, provide it before the carrier is assigned.
Get a Quote & Book Your Order
Provide the pickup and delivery ZIP codes, vehicle details, transport choice, and first available date. Review your quote and payment option, then book when ready. Tell us about access limits or vehicle modifications before a carrier is assigned.
Vehicle Pickup at Your Location
Your coordinator shares carrier and pickup details after assignment. Prepare the car and meet the driver at the agreed California location. Review its condition together, note existing damage on the inspection report, and keep photos and a copy of the paperwork.
Safe Delivery to Your Destination
Stay in contact about the Texas arrival window. You or your representative meet the driver, inspect the car, and compare it with the pickup report before signing. Have any agreed delivery balance ready using the payment method confirmed in advance.
Prepare for Pickup in California
Identify whether the vehicle will be released at a residence, office, or dealer. For a pickup truck, include cab and bed configuration, aftermarket height changes, and anything that increases its length.
Have a working key ready and photograph the car before it leaves California. Let us know whether it starts, rolls, steers, and brakes. Your pickup contact should be present for the condition inspection.
Your Pickup Checklist
- Remove loose belongings
- Disable toll tags
- Photograph vehicle condition
- Keep keys available
- Report non-running condition
- Confirm safe truck access
- Arrange an authorized contact
- Review the pickup inspection
Plan Your Texas Delivery
Give the receiving city and ZIP code in Texas. A Dallas-area quote needs the actual suburb, and a Houston-area delivery may be a different trip depending on which side of the metro the truck must reach.
For highway closures near your Texas delivery point, check TxDOT’s DriveTexas map.
Give the receiving city and ZIP code in Texas. A Dallas-area quote needs the actual suburb, and a Houston-area delivery may be a different trip depending on which side of the metro the truck must reach.
At delivery in Texas, check the car against the pickup inspection and your photos. Record any concerns on the delivery paperwork before signing and keep a copy.
Your Delivery Checklist
- Confirm the recipient contact
- Discuss delivery access
- Allow flexibility in timing
- Meet at the agreed location
- Inspect before signing
- Compare the pickup report
- Document any concerns
- Keep shipment paperwork
How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Car From California to Texas?
Onyx estimates $1,050–$1,325 for Los Angeles to Dallas and $1,075–$1,350 for Los Angeles to Houston on an open carrier. A lifted pickup or long-wheelbase truck needs its actual dimensions priced into the quote.
The Onyx California route guide gives a state-to-state estimate of $944–$1,511 for open shipping and 4–6 transit days. Use your pickup and delivery ZIP codes for a current price.
Get Your California to Texas Quote
Enter the California pickup, the Texas delivery, your vehicle, and your first available date. No payment is charged until a carrier is assigned.
Factors that affect pricing
- Distance between pickup and delivery locations
- Vehicle type, size, and weight
- Open or enclosed transportation
- Whether the vehicle is running or inoperable
- Specific pickup and drop-off areas
- Carrier availability
- Time of year
- Fuel and transportation expenses
- Demand for your selected route
- Preferred pickup timeframe
What Affects Your California to Texas Shipping Rate?
When comparing California to Texas quotes, use the same vehicle, cities, and dates. Here is what can change the price between your first estimate and a quote for the actual shipment.
Distance
Los Angeles to Dallas is about 1,437 miles in the Onyx route table. Compare distances using the specific pickup and delivery ZIP codes.
Vehicle Size
Larger vehicles generally need more space on the carrier and may weigh more. Their size can affect loading, available carrier space, and overall transportation costs.
Transport Type
Your choice between open and enclosed transport can change the price. Open transport is commonly more affordable, while enclosed transport provides additional protection during your vehicle’s journey.
Vehicle Condition
A running vehicle is usually easier to load and unload. If your car cannot move on its own, special equipment or additional handling may increase transportation costs.
Season and Demand
Shipping costs can change during busy seasons when more people need vehicle transportation. Higher demand and limited carrier availability may affect the rate for your move.
Pickup and Delivery Location
Your specific pickup and delivery areas can influence pricing. Remote locations, difficult access, or limited carrier routes may require extra planning and affect the overall transportation cost.
Why Ship From California to Texas With Onyx?
Onyx arranges transport between your California pickup and Texas delivery and coordinates with the assigned carrier. You can review the price and service before booking.
Your coordinator can help plan either end of the move. See our guides to California car shipping and Texas car shipping for other destinations, or use the city examples below for this direction.
Planning the return trip? See Texas to California car shipping for pickup in the opposite direction.
What Onyx can arrange
- Car shipping across the country
- Open or enclosed transport
- Door-to-door delivery when possible
- Quick online quotes
- Shipping for personal and business needs
- State-to-state car transport
- Help from booking to delivery
California Pickup Cities and Texas Delivery Locations
These examples show how to plan a pickup in California or a delivery in Texas. Enter the actual address when you book so the carrier can check access.
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles has published examples to Dallas, Houston, and Austin. Compare the pair that matches your Texas handoff.
San Francisco, California
Bay Area departures to Dallas and Houston cover more distance than the Los Angeles examples. Confirm the actual California pickup address.
San Diego, California
The San Diego to Dallas estimate covers about 1,360 miles. A pickup north of San Diego may change carrier availability.
Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas
Specify Dallas, Fort Worth, or the suburb receiving the car. Include business hours if a dealer will accept it.
Houston, Texas
Give the actual destination ZIP code and whether the transporter can reach the property without entering a parking structure.
Austin, Texas
If you are moving into an apartment or campus residence, choose a recipient who can meet the truck at an accessible outdoor location.
California to Texas Car Shipping Distances, Transit Times and Prices
| Pickup → Delivery | Approx. Distance | Estimated Transit Time | Estimated Open Transport Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA → Dallas, TX | 1,437 miles | 2–6 days | $880–$1,510 |
| Los Angeles, CA → Houston, TX | 1,549 miles | 2–6 days | $880–$1,510 |
| Los Angeles, CA → Austin, TX | 1,378 miles | 1–5 days | $880–$1,510 |
| San Francisco, CA → Dallas, TX | 1,731 miles | 2–6 days | $880–$1,510 |
| San Diego, CA → Dallas, TX | 1,360 miles | 1–5 days | $880–$1,510 |
| San Francisco, CA → Houston, TX | 1,930 miles | 2–6 days | $880–$1,510 |
Onyx planning estimates for running vehicles on open carriers. Transit begins at pickup. Exact mileage, price, and timing depend on your California and Texas addresses, vehicle, and carrier availability.
Car Shipping Services by State
California to Texas Car Shipping FAQs
Onyx lists $1,050–$1,325 on open transport for approximately 1,437 miles. Transit is estimated at 2–6 days from pickup.
A lift, oversized tires, or long bed can change available trailer positions. Send the exact model and modifications so the carrier can confirm the fit.
Yes, if the dealer agrees to receive it. Provide the correct department, contact, and receiving hours so the driver can arrange an inspection and handoff.
Our table lists Los Angeles to Dallas at 2–6 days after pickup and Los Angeles to Austin at 1–5. If a Texas employer or dealership has a fixed receiving window, provide it before the carrier is assigned.
Onyx charges no upfront payment. No payment is charged until a carrier is assigned. Review the payment option and any delivery balance shown on your booking.