- Los Angeles → Dallas
- 1,460 mi
- Transit
- 3–6 days
- Open carrier
- $1,605
What it costs
Prices for a running sedan with standard pickup, as of Oct 27, 2026, calculated the same way as the quote on this page. SUVs, pickups and inoperable vehicles cost more, and you can price those exactly with the quote tool.
| Route | Miles | Open | Enclosed | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → DallasCA → TX | 1,460 | $1,605 | $2,325 | 3–6 days |
| Los Angeles → HoustonCA → TX | 1,617 | $1,685 | $2,445 | 4–6 days |
| San Diego → AustinCA → TX | 1,363 | $1,550 | $2,240 | 3–5 days |
| San Francisco → DallasCA → TX | 1,747 | $1,740 | $2,535 | 4–6 days |
| Sacramento → San AntonioCA → TX | 1,718 | $1,730 | $2,515 | 4–6 days |
The route
Carriers leaving Southern California for Texas take I-10 through Phoenix and El Paso, splitting onto I-20 in West Texas for Dallas–Fort Worth or staying on I-10 for San Antonio and Houston. Los Angeles to Dallas is 1,460 miles.
Bay Area and Sacramento pickups add the run down I-5 or across to I-40. Because so many households are moving from California to Texas, there is steady truck capacity on this lane, and pickups are usually quick in Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire and San Diego.
When to book
Summer is peak moving season, and rates on this lane rise from June through August: Los Angeles to Dallas is about $1,715 for a July pickup and $1,595 in February. Desert heat doesn't affect your car on an open carrier, but tell your dispatcher about any EV battery or leak issues before pickup.
Good to know
Texas gives new residents 30 days to register. Since January 2025 passenger cars no longer need a state safety inspection, but cars registered in the Houston, Dallas–Fort Worth, Austin and El Paso areas still need an emissions test first, and San Antonio's Bexar County is being added in 2026.
Shipping the other way? See Texas to California car shipping.
Questions about California to Texas car shipping
How long does it take to ship a car from California to Texas?
About 3–6 days after pickup for Los Angeles to Dallas, and 4–6 days for Los Angeles to Houston.
What's the cheapest time to ship a car from California to Texas?
Fall and winter, outside the holidays. Los Angeles to Dallas is about $1,595 in February versus $1,715 in July, and flexible pickup dates lower the price further.
Can you ship an EV from California to Texas?
Yes. Electric vehicles ship on standard carriers. Charge the battery to around 30 to 50 percent and note the vehicle weight when you book, since some EVs weigh more than a typical sedan.