- Orlando → Houston
- 1,000 mi
- Transit
- 2–4 days
- Open carrier
- $1,345
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando → HoustonFL → TX | 1,000 | $1,345 | $1,920 | 2–4 days |
| Tampa → DallasFL → TX | 1,082 | $1,395 | $1,995 | 3–5 days |
| Miami → AustinFL → TX | 1,314 | $1,525 | $2,200 | 3–5 days |
| Jacksonville → San AntonioFL → TX | 1,191 | $1,455 | $2,090 | 3–5 days |
| Fort Myers → Fort WorthFL → TX | 1,202 | $1,460 | $2,100 | 3–5 days |
The route
Westbound trucks pick up I-10 at Jacksonville or reach it on I-75 from the Gulf Coast, then follow it through the Panhandle, Mobile, New Orleans and Lake Charles to Houston. Orlando to Houston is 1,000 miles.
Dallas–Fort Worth deliveries leave I-10 at Lafayette for I-49 to Shreveport and I-20 west. Panhandle pickups in Pensacola, Tallahassee and Panama City are right on the way.
When to book
Summer is the busiest season: Orlando to Houston is about $1,430 for a July pickup and $1,335 in February. Hurricane season runs June through November, and a storm on the Gulf can hold trucks for a day or two.
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 Florida car shipping.
Questions about Florida to Texas car shipping
How long does it take to ship a car from Florida to Texas?
About 2–4 days after pickup for Orlando to Houston, and 3–5 days for Tampa to Dallas.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Miami to Austin?
About $1,525 on an open carrier right now for a running sedan.
Do you pick up in the Florida Panhandle?
Yes. Pensacola sits right on I-10, so it's an easy pickup for Texas-bound trucks. Tallahassee and Panama City are served too.