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Texas to Florida Car Shipping
Ship your car from Texas to Florida in 2–6 days—your price appears on screen in seconds, not in a callback.
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How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Car from Texas to Florida?
As of August 2026, the average cost to ship a car from Texas to Florida is about $744, with shipments typically running $450–$1,400 depending on the exact city pair, vehicle, and season. Open auto transport is the standard choice on this corridor; enclosed transport adds weather and debris protection for about 50% more.
What Factors Affect the Cost to Ship a Car?
Distance sets the baseline: the average driving distance on this route is about 1,200 miles, and longer city pairs cost more in total while costing less per mile—Houston to Jacksonville prices differently than El Paso to Miami. From there, vehicle size and weight, open versus enclosed carrier, exact pickup and delivery locations, fuel prices, and season and timing move the number, though this corridor sees steadier year-round demand than the seasonal snowbird lanes. For the full breakdown, see our car shipping cost calculator.
Texas to Florida Car Shipping Pricing & Time to Ship Your Car Examples
| From Texas to Florida | Distance | Open Transport | Enclosed | Transit Time | |
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| Houston, TXJacksonville, FLMost Popular | 872 mi | $500–$800 | $750–$1,175 | 2–4 days | Get Quote |
| Dallas, TXMiami, FL | 1,310 mi | $475–$800 | $725–$1,175 | 3–5 days | Get Quote |
| San Antonio, TXTampa, FL | 1,177 mi | $500–$800 | $750–$1,175 | 3–5 days | Get Quote |
| Austin, TXOrlando, FL | 1,130 mi | $475–$775 | $725–$1,150 | 3–5 days | Get Quote |
| Fort Worth, TXTallahassee, FL | 863 mi | $550–$875 | $825–$1,300 | 2–4 days | Get Quote |
| El Paso, TXSt. Petersburg, FL | 1,713 mi | $750–$1,200 | $1,125–$1,800 | 4–6 days | Get Quote |
| Arlington, TXHialeah, FL | 1,323 mi | $500–$800 | $750–$1,200 | 3–5 days | Get Quote |
Ranges reflect recent shipments for a standard sedan; SUVs and trucks typically add $100–$200. Enclosed figures are estimated at about 1.5× the open auto transport rate.
Licensed & bonded (DOT/MC). Every carrier is verified with active cargo insurance before accepting your shipment."RoadRunner connected me with a carrier that is experienced in shipping sports cars that sit low to the ground. They shipped my car from Dallas to Miami in good time, and took great care to load and unload the car properly. Happy with my experience!"
Texas to Florida
October 2025
"We had to ship our sons car from Tampa to Texas. We were talking with Aaron from Road Runners and Pete was the transporter. The process was smooth and easy. Road Runners answered all my questions and took care of everything."
Florida to Texas
September 2025
"I had a great experience with Road Runner Transport. As soon as I requested a quote, someone got back with me right away via phone call and email, and we booked immediately."
Florida to Texas
July 2025
"Great job delivering my 2014 Dodge Caravan from Kerrville Texas to my home in VALRICO Florida. The delivery was on time and at the quoted price. I’m very pleased with the great service provided by Carlos and Roadunner."
Texas to Florida
July 2023
Open or Enclosed Transport for Texas to Florida?
Open car transport is the right choice for the vast majority of Texas to Florida shipments. Carriers run the I-10 Gulf Coast lane through Houston every week, which makes open auto transport both the most available and the most economical way to ship a daily driver, SUV, or truck. Your car rides with 8–10 others on a multi-vehicle trailer, driven on via built-in ramps and secured to the deck for the trip east.
Enclosed car shipping earns its premium of roughly 50% when the vehicle itself calls for it: luxury, classic, and exotic cars, a vehicle fresh off the dealer lot with no road miles, or anything you would not want exposed to weather and road debris. If you're weighing the two, our guide to the difference between enclosed and open auto transport covers it in detail.
One corridor-specific note: this is a Gulf Coast run, and summer thunderstorms or tropical weather during hurricane season can occasionally shift a pickup or delivery by a day. Carriers plan around it as a matter of routine, and we communicate any change proactively.
Expedited shipping is also available on this route when the calendar is not negotiable: guaranteed pickup windows and direct driver routes that get your vehicle to Florida faster. It is the option time-sensitive moves lean on, from corporate relocations to students starting a new semester.
The Texas to Florida Route
Most Texas to Florida shipments run I-10, with door-to-door pickup and delivery on both ends. When direct routing isn't practical, carriers relay through hubs like Houston to keep trucks full.
Texas to Florida Shipping Prices by Season
Demand on this corridor is steady year-round, with a modest early-summer peak, a soft stretch from late summer into fall, and a brief bump around the holidays.
Monthly booking demand on the Texas to Florida corridor
Early Summer
The national moving season firms up demand and pricing modestly.
Late Summer & Fall
The quietest stretch of the year on this corridor: the easiest carrier space and the friendliest pricing.
Holidays
A brief holiday-season bump in demand, then a quiet start to the year.
Late Winter & Spring
Steady demand building gently toward the moving season; standard booking windows apply.
How Long Does Texas to Florida Car Shipping Take?
Transit begins at pickup, not booking. Plan on 1–3 extra days for carrier dispatch, more during the summer moving season.
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Request your quote
Enter your ZIP codes, vehicle details, and preferred dates. Your price appears on screen right away.
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Book the lane
Reserve your pickup window, 7–14 days ahead is the sweet spot. No upfront deposit.
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Carrier dispatch
We match your shipment with a vetted carrier and coordinate pickup, typically within 1–3 days.
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Transit to Florida
Your vehicle runs the corridor, trackable in real time, arriving 2–6 days after pickup.
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Florida delivery
The driver calls ahead to confirm timing and access, then you inspect your vehicle together and sign at delivery.
Booking 7–14 days ahead gets the best rates on this corridor, 2–3 weeks during the summer moving season. Flexible pickup windows price lower than fixed dates.
See Your TX to FL PriceShipping from the State of Texas
RoadRunner picks up vehicles across Texas every week, from Houston and San Antonio to Dallas, Austin, and everywhere in between.
Pickup happens at your home, office, or the nearest spot a full-size auto transport carrier can legally and safely reach, with real-time tracking from the moment your vehicle is loaded.
Shipping to the State of Florida
We deliver to every major Florida metro, from Jacksonville and Miami to Tampa and Saint Petersburg, plus the smaller towns between them.
With open and enclosed equipment across a 30,000+ auto transport network, the driver calls ahead to confirm timing and access, then delivers as close to your door as the truck can legally and safely get. One planning note for permanent moves: Florida requires new residents to register their vehicle and get a Florida license within 30 days.
Pickup and Delivery Notes for the Texas to Florida Route
Most handoffs on this corridor are straightforward door-to-door pickups. The exceptions, we handle routinely.
Texas metro pickups
The Texas metros are built for trucks: wide streets and driveways make pickup straightforward across Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio.
Dealers, auctions & Gulf ports
Dealer and auction lots, storage facilities, and the Gulf port areas on both ends work as handoff points where truck access allows.
Florida gated communities
Routine across South Florida. Provide a gate code or arrange a guest pass at booking and the driver coordinates the rest.
Condos & high-rises
Drivers meet at the loading zone, ground-floor entrance, or an adjacent lot with room for the truck.
Retirement communities
Retirement communities across Florida are everyday destinations, and drivers know the access procedures.
Gulf Coast weather
The corridor runs year-round. Summer storms rarely shift schedules by more than a day, and we communicate any delay proactively.
Shipping a Car from Texas, Made Simple
See how RoadRunner moves vehicles out of Texas: instant pricing, door-to-door pickup, and real-time tracking the whole way to Florida.
- Door-to-door pickup across Texas
- Open and enclosed auto transport on this corridor
- No upfront deposit
Before the carrier arrives
Three things to handle between booking and pickup day. They take an hour in total and make both handoffs smooth.
Schedule in advance
Book 7–14 days ahead for the best rates, and 2–3 weeks during the early-summer moving season (May–July), when carrier space is tightest.
Prep and empty the vehicle
Wash the car, leave about a quarter tank of fuel, and remove personal items. Anything left inside is not protected against loss or damage in transit.
Inspect at pickup and delivery
Walk around the vehicle with the driver at both ends, photograph its condition, and note anything new on the Bill of Lading before signing.
RoadRunner Auto Transport: The Texas to Florida Car Shipping Experts
RoadRunner Auto Transport has run the Texas to Florida corridor for over 30 years, dispatching vehicles between Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio and every corner of Florida including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville. Our auto transport services cover open and enclosed shipping, door-to-door delivery, and expedited options.
Enter your pickup and delivery ZIP codes with some basic vehicle details, and your price appears on screen in seconds. A shipping coordinator then confirms the details and matches your shipment with a vetted carrier. Learn more about what sets RoadRunner apart.
Does Your Shipment Need a Specialized Service?
Most TX to FL vehicles ride standard open auto transport, but this corridor carries everything. If yours fits one of these, the dedicated service is the better starting point.
Florida to Texas Car Shipping
Headed the other way? RoadRunner runs the Florida to Texas corridor year-round with the same door-to-door service and the same carrier network.
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Roadrunner is the best. My car was shipped from Texas to Florida. it showed up a day early and in great condition. The driver was nice and professional. The price couldn't be beat. I checked at least 5 different carriers before going with Roadrunner. Highly recommended. Great service. Thank you so much.
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