- New York → Dallas
- 1,617 mi
- Transit
- 4–6 days
- Open carrier
- $1,685
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York → DallasNY → TX | 1,617 | $1,685 | $2,445 | 4–6 days |
| New York → HoustonNY → TX | 1,672 | $1,705 | $2,480 | 4–6 days |
| Brooklyn → AustinNY → TX | 1,785 | $1,760 | $2,560 | 4–7 days |
| Long Island → San AntonioNY → TX | 1,888 | $1,805 | $2,635 | 4–7 days |
| Queens → Fort WorthNY → TX | 1,663 | $1,705 | $2,475 | 4–6 days |
The route
Most carriers leave the New York area on I-78 across New Jersey and Pennsylvania, run I-81 down the Shenandoah Valley to Knoxville, and continue on I-40 to Little Rock and I-30 to Dallas. New York to Dallas is 1,617 miles.
Houston, Austin and San Antonio deliveries split off south in Tennessee or Arkansas. Pickups across the five boroughs and Long Island are scheduled with trucks working the whole metro area.
When to book
Summer is the busiest season: New York to Dallas is about $1,795 for a July pickup and $1,670 in February. Texas summers don't affect your car on the trailer, but plan your own arrival around the heat.
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.
Questions about New York to Texas car shipping
How long does it take to ship a car from New York to Texas?
About 4–6 days after pickup for New York to Dallas, and 4–6 days for New York to Houston.
Can you pick up from a Manhattan garage?
Drivers can't take a carrier into a garage. Bring the car out to a nearby wide street or lot your dispatcher arranges.
Is summer a bad time to ship to Texas?
It's the busiest and most expensive season, not a bad one. New York to Dallas is about $1,795 in July and $1,670 in February, so a winter move saves money if your dates are flexible.