Car Shipping from Texas to Florida
Texas to Florida is a busy southeastern corridor of roughly 1,500 miles, mostly along I-10, and a major route for relocations and winter residents. People search for it as "TX to FL." Barakah Holdings is based in Frisco, Texas. Here's what the route typically costs and when to book.
What It Typically Costs
Across the market, shipping a car from Texas to Florida ranges from about $450 to $1,400, with most standard shipments landing around $738 to $975, depending on your route, vehicle type, and transport method.
These are typical market ranges, not a quote for your car. Car shipping cost guide Get a quote
**Open transport:** the standard and most economical option, ideal for daily drivers. How open car transport works
**Enclosed transport:** typically 40% to 60% more than open, and recommended for classic, luxury, or exotic vehicles. How enclosed car transport works
**Larger vehicles:** large SUVs, minivans, and pickup trucks typically add roughly $75 to $250 or more.
**Non-running vehicles:** typically add $150 to $300 for the extra equipment needed to load and unload. See our non-running vehicle guide
**Location:** pickups from major hubs such as Dallas or Houston stay on the affordable end. Delivery off the main I-10 and I-95 corridors, such as deeper into the Florida Panhandle, can push the carrier cost up.
How Long It Takes
At about 1,500 miles, this route is comparable in length to Texas to California, which typically takes 5 to 9 days in total including dispatch. See Texas to California See our guide to how car shipping works
When to Ship
Rates spike heavily from October through December, when snowbird relocation demand heading to Florida is at its highest. Summer and early fall offer steadier pricing, so if your dates are flexible, shipping outside the winter rush is the biggest single saving.
Why the Auto Train Won't Help From Texas
Amtrak's Auto Train is the only U.S. passenger rail service that carries your car, but it runs only between Lorton, Virginia, and Sanford, Florida, so it isn't an option from Texas unless you first drive to Virginia. It also requires you to ride the same train as your car. If you want the car moved without traveling with it, you need a commercial auto transport. See New York to Florida for how the Auto Train compares
Registering Your Car in Florida
A car kept in Florida for more than 90 days in a year generally has to be registered there, with Florida auto insurance. See California to Florida for the details
Is It Cheaper to Ship or Drive?
Driving takes about 12 to 22 hours non-stop depending on your cities: Houston to Orlando is about 10 to 11 hours, Dallas to Florida about 17, and Miami about 19.5. Covering 600 miles in a day takes roughly 9.5 hours of pure driving and is a hard limit for most drivers, so a trip this long realistically means two or three days on the road, plus hotels and meals. Shipping looks better if you're moving two cars or don't want the road time. Ship or drive: the full cost comparison
More Routes Into Florida
From other states, see our guide to shipping to Florida, which compares typical costs from ten starting states.
Shipping From Florida to Texas
Direction changes the price. Florida to Texas averages about $1,054, which is higher than the $738 to $975 most standard Texas to Florida shipments cost. See Florida to Texas
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Texas to Florida?
Rates range from about $450 to $1,400, with most standard shipments around $738 to $975. Enclosed transport typically costs 40% to 60% more.
When is it cheapest to ship a car from Texas to Florida?
Outside the October to December snowbird rush. Summer and early fall offer steadier pricing.
Can I put my car on a train from Texas to Florida?
Not directly. The Amtrak Auto Train runs only between Lorton, Virginia, and Sanford, Florida, and you have to ride along with your car.
How long does it take to ship a car from Texas to Florida?
A route of about 1,500 miles is comparable to Texas to California, which typically takes 5 to 9 days in total including dispatch.
Do I have to register my car in Florida?
Generally yes if it's kept in Florida for more than 90 days in a year, with Florida auto insurance.
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