Shipping a car between Florida and Texas
Florida and Texas are linked by a busy Gulf Coast corridor. What reviewers paid in each direction, typical timing, and tips for a smooth shipment.
The Interstate 10 corridor along the Gulf Coast connects Florida and Texas, and car haulers run it constantly. That's good news for prices and pickup times.
What reviewers paid
- Florida to Texas: about $711 on average (20 reviews)
- Texas to Florida: about $782 (22 reviews)
These reviews are mostly from 2015 to 2017, so today's prices are higher, but this remains one of the more affordable long routes because so many trucks run it. See the route pages for Florida to Texas and Texas to Florida.
How long it takes
Miami to Houston is roughly 1,200 miles. Allow three to six days on the road once picked up, plus the pickup window. Trips from the Florida Panhandle to East Texas are shorter.
Tips
- Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Austin are well served. Rural West Texas pickups can take longer.
- Hurricane season (June to November) can delay trucks along the Gulf. Build in extra time and ask how the company handles weather delays.
- Snowbird timing affects Florida-bound trucks in the fall. See shipping your car to Florida for the winter.
- Texas registration: new residents typically need a vehicle inspection and registration within a set period after moving. Check before you ship.
Find a company
Browse companies in Texas and Florida, read their customers' reviews, and get quotes.