Car Shipping from Florida to Texas
Florida to Texas runs roughly 1,350 to 1,400 miles along I-10, and people search for it as "FL to TX." Leaving Florida is where this route gets expensive in a particular season, and Texas has its own rules for a car arriving from out of state. Barakah Holdings is based in Frisco, Texas.
What It Typically Costs
Across the market, shipping a car from Florida to Texas averages about $1,054, with most standard shipments ranging from $650 to $1,600 depending on the cities, transport method, and vehicle size.
These are typical market ranges, not a quote for your car. What affects the cost of car shipping Get a quote
**Open transport:** roughly $650 to $1,300, the most popular, economical, and widely available option. How open car transport works
**Enclosed transport:** roughly $1,025 to $2,050, typically 40% to 75% more than open, and recommended for luxury, classic, or exotic vehicles. How enclosed car transport works
**Larger vehicles:** SUVs, minivans, and pickup trucks typically add $100 to $300.
**Non-running vehicles:** a car that needs to be winched onto the truck typically adds $100 to $250. See our non-running vehicle guide
When to Ship
Moving a car out of Florida is most expensive between January and April, when heavy snowbird traffic and relocation demand tighten carrier availability. If you can, shipping outside that window is the biggest single saving, and giving the carrier a flexible pickup window of a few days helps in any season. How car shipping works, step by step
How Far It Is
The distance depends heavily on where in Florida you start:
Crossing Texas itself can add another 10 to 12 hours once you arrive.
- **Northwest Florida to Houston:** about 900 to 1,000 miles via I-10 West, roughly 14 to 15 hours of driving.
- **Central or North Florida to Dallas:** about 1,100 to 1,200 miles, roughly 16 to 18 hours.
- **South Florida (Miami or Fort Lauderdale) to Texas:** about 1,350 to 1,400 miles or more via I-75 North and I-10 West, roughly 19 to 21 hours.
Is It Cheaper to Ship or Drive?
Because the drive takes almost a full day, most travelers split it across two days with a hotel stop in a city like Mobile, Alabama, or New Orleans, and that's before fuel and meals. Texas is also an hour behind Florida's Eastern Time, which helps on arrival. Shipping looks better if you're moving two cars or don't want the road time. Shipping vs. driving explained
Registering Your Car in Texas
A car moved to Texas has to be registered within 30 days of establishing residency, and you have up to 90 days to transfer your driver's license. Non-commercial cars don't need a general safety inspection, though cars in 17 designated counties, including Harris, Dallas, and Bexar, need an emissions test first. See California to Texas for the full list of steps and fees
Shipping From Texas to Florida
Direction changes the price. Texas to Florida typically costs less, with most standard shipments around $738 to $975, against a $1,054 average heading the other way. The same pattern shows up on the New York corridor, where Florida to New York averages about $1,152 against $884 southbound, so leaving Florida generally costs more than arriving there. See Texas to Florida
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Florida to Texas?
The market average is about $1,054, with most standard shipments between $650 and $1,600. Open transport runs roughly $650 to $1,300 and enclosed roughly $1,025 to $2,050.
When is it most expensive to ship a car out of Florida?
January through April, when snowbird traffic and relocation demand are highest.
How far is it from Florida to Texas?
About 1,350 to 1,400 miles from South Florida, and roughly 900 to 1,200 miles from northern parts of the state, depending on where in Texas you're headed.
What do I need to do when the car arrives in Texas?
New residents must register the car within 30 days and can take up to 90 days to transfer their driver's license. Cars in 17 designated counties need an emissions test first.
Why does shipping from Florida to Texas cost more than the reverse?
The market average runs higher out of Florida, at about $1,054 against $738 to $975 for Texas to Florida. Your quote is based on your vehicle, route, and timing.
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