City-to-city route
Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX car shipping
In October 2026, an open-carrier sedan from Los Angeles to Dallas typically costs $1,085 to $1,350 for the 1,460-mile trip, with 4 to 6 days on the trailer after loading. Most drivers run I-10 through Phoenix and El Paso, then turn onto I-20 in West Texas and reach Fort Worth before Dallas. Source: HaulFare price model, October 2026 edition.
Updated October 2026
$1,085–$1,350
Open carrier, sedan, October 2026
1,460 mi
hub to hub
1–5 days
pickup window
4–6 days
in transit
How much does it cost to ship a car from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX?
1,460 miles hub to hub · October 2026 · estimates for door-to-door service, carrier pay and broker fee included.
| Vehicle | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | $1,085–$1,350 | $1,540–$1,915 |
| Small SUV / crossover | $1,170–$1,455 | $1,665–$2,070 |
| Full-size SUV | $1,300–$1,620 | $1,850–$2,300 |
| Pickup truck | $1,325–$1,645 | $1,880–$2,340 |
HaulFare price model 2026.09-seed, October 2026. Ranges, not quotes; the licensed transport partner confirms the actual price.
Nearby metro pairs
| City pair | Miles | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Dallas | 1,460 | $1,085–$1,350 | $1,540–$1,915 |
| Los Angeles → Houston | 1,617 | $1,140–$1,415 | $1,615–$2,010 |
| Los Angeles → Austin | 1,445 | $1,080–$1,345 | $1,535–$1,910 |
| San Francisco → Dallas | 1,747 | $1,180–$1,465 | $1,680–$2,090 |
| San Francisco → Houston | 1,938 | $1,230–$1,530 | $1,745–$2,175 |
| San Francisco → Austin | 1,770 | $1,190–$1,480 | $1,690–$2,100 |
| San Diego → Dallas | 1,394 | $1,065–$1,325 | $1,510–$1,880 |
| San Diego → Houston | 1,535 | $1,105–$1,380 | $1,575–$1,960 |
| San Diego → Austin | 1,363 | $1,060–$1,315 | $1,500–$1,865 |
Sedan, October 2026. Distances are road estimates between city centres.
When is it cheapest to ship a car from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX?
Jan
$1,168
Feb
$1,155
Mar
$1,208
Apr
$1,243
May
$1,278
Jun
$1,330
Jul
$1,340
Aug
$1,303
Sep
$1,243
Oct (October 2026)
$1,218
Nov
$1,190
Dec
$1,208
- October 2026
- Yearly average
Show as a table
| Month | Price (midpoint) |
|---|---|
| Jan | $1,168 |
| Feb | $1,155 |
| Mar | $1,208 |
| Apr | $1,243 |
| May | $1,278 |
| Jun | $1,330 |
| Jul | $1,340 |
| Aug | $1,303 |
| Sep | $1,243 |
| Oct | $1,218 |
| Nov | $1,190 |
| Dec | $1,208 |
Sedan, open carrier, midpoint of the range; columns rise above or fall below the lane's yearly average. Includes the national seasonal index and snowbird direction adjustment for this lane.
Route notes
By HaulFare Research Team. Car shipping price research. Updated Oct 1, 2026
The corridor
A Los Angeles car headed for Dallas usually rolls east on I-10, the San Bernardino Freeway, past Pomona and Ontario, where many drivers finish filling the trailer before leaving the basin. The truck then climbs San Gorgonio Pass, drops into the Coachella Valley and crosses open desert to the Colorado River at Blythe. Phoenix and Tucson come next, then southern New Mexico and El Paso. East of Van Horn the driver swings onto I-20 through Pecos, Odessa, Midland, Big Spring and Abilene, reaching Fort Worth before Dallas.
Near Sierra Blanca every eastbound truck passes a Border Patrol checkpoint, a routine stop that sometimes backs up. A driver also carrying cars for Albuquerque or Amarillo may instead take I-15 over Cajon Pass to Barstow, follow I-40 east, and cut down US-287 through Wichita Falls into Fort Worth.
Phoenix is the usual en-route stop to add or drop a car. In North Texas, loads typically break down in Fort Worth, Arlington and Grand Prairie first, with Dallas and its northern suburbs last. This is the heavier direction of the California and Texas flow, so eastbound space out of Los Angeles stays in steady demand.
Timing and season
February is typically the cheapest month on this lane, and July is typically the priciest. Summer brings school-calendar moves and corporate transfers into Dallas-Fort Worth, and trailers leaving Southern California fill early.
Each season carries its own hazard. Midsummer highs between Blythe and Phoenix can top 110 degrees, and monsoon dust storms from July into September sometimes close stretches of I-10 between Phoenix and Tucson. North Texas gets hail and severe thunderstorms mostly in spring, and a winter ice storm can shut Dallas-area highways for a day or more, which is the trade-off behind a cheap February quote. Once the summer rush ends, eastbound pressure usually eases through the fall.
Pickup and delivery in Los Angeles and Dallas
The pickup window typically runs 1 to 5 days from your first available date. Hillside addresses in Los Feliz and Laurel Canyon are out of reach for a 75-foot hauler, and the walk streets of Manhattan Beach have no vehicle access. Drivers usually suggest a wide commercial lot near I-10 in West Covina or off SR-60 in the City of Industry. Empty the cabin and check the bill of lading with the driver before loading.
In Dallas, Highland Park and University Park have narrow, tree-lined streets, and Kessler Park in Oak Cliff adds hills and tight curves. High-rise apartments in Victory Park and Deep Ellum seldom let a truck near the garage. Newer subdivisions in Prosper, Celina and Rockwall often carry HOA limits on commercial vehicles. A retail lot beside I-635, I-30 or I-35E is the common handoff point.
What moves the price on this lane
In October 2026 the open sedan range from Los Angeles to Dallas is typically $1,085 to $1,350. An SUV tends to price at $1,300 to $1,620, a full-size pickup at $1,325 to $1,645 and an enclosed sedan at $1,540 to $1,915. Austin, at 1,445 miles, typically quotes $1,080 to $1,345, while the 1,617-mile run to Houston typically comes in at $1,140 to $1,415. San Francisco to Dallas covers 1,747 miles at a typical $1,180 to $1,465.
A few details matter on this run. Many Los Angeles owners ship electric cars, and their extra weight can nudge a quote upward. Collectors often choose enclosed transport to keep desert grit and summer sun off the paint. Winching a non-running car adds $150 in our model, and a pickup in the Antelope Valley or a mountain town like Big Bear can add up to $175. Requests from this page are passed to our licensed transport partner, a broker that confirms the Dallas or Fort Worth rate and handles payment. Before a truck is sent to your address, ask for the carrier’s name and verify its federal operating authority.
Lane facts
- Dallas-bound trucks leave the Los Angeles basin on the San Bernardino Freeway, I-10, climb San Gorgonio Pass past Palm Springs and cross the Colorado River at Blythe before Phoenix, Tucson and El Paso.
- East of Van Horn, drivers leave I-10 for I-20 and pass Pecos, Odessa, Midland, Big Spring and Abilene, so Fort Worth, Arlington and Grand Prairie cars usually come off before the Dallas ones.
- Eastbound car haulers on I-10 stop at the U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint near Sierra Blanca, Texas, a routine inspection that can occasionally back up traffic.
- Los Angeles to Dallas quotes are typically lowest in February and highest in July, and a February booking carries some risk of a North Texas ice storm closing Dallas-area highways for a day or more.
Related routes
Sources
- National Weather Service Tucson: Monsoon safety (June 15 to September 30), weather.gov
- Arizona Department of Transportation: Pull Aside, Stay Alive dust storm guidance and the I-10 dust detection system, azdot.gov
- Texas Department of Transportation: DriveTexas road conditions, drivetexas.org
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection: agents at the Border Patrol immigration checkpoint on I-10 east of El Paso (Sierra Blanca, Texas), cbp.gov
- FMCSA: Get operating authority (MC docket number) for carriers and brokers, fmcsa.dot.gov
- Car shipping cost by distance, vehicle and month (HaulFare price model), haulfare.com
Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX FAQ
What does it cost to ship a car from Los Angeles to Dallas?
For October 2026, a sedan on an open trailer typically quotes $1,085 to $1,350 over 1,460 miles. An SUV usually falls between $1,300 and $1,620, a full-size pickup between $1,325 and $1,645, and an enclosed sedan between $1,540 and $1,915. The final figure depends on the carrier that accepts the load, and the licensed broker your Los Angeles request is referred to confirms it before booking.
How many days does it take to ship a car from Los Angeles to Dallas?
Expect 4 to 6 days in transit once the car is on the truck, following a pickup window that typically spans 1 to 5 days. A driver who adds or drops cars in Phoenix or El Paso along the way, or who waits out a summer dust storm in Arizona, tends to land nearer the longer end.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Los Angeles to Dallas?
February typically brings the lowest quotes, after the holiday moving season ends and before spring relocations start. July typically brings the highest, when summer job transfers and school-calendar moves fill eastbound trailers. A February booking can face a day or two of delay if an ice storm hits North Texas.
Will the carrier load my car at my Los Angeles address?
It depends on the street. A 75-foot hauler cannot wind up Laurel Canyon or the hillside streets of Los Feliz, and the pedestrian walk streets in Manhattan Beach have no vehicle access. Drivers usually meet owners at a large shopping-center lot near I-10 in West Covina or off SR-60 in the City of Industry.
Can my car be delivered to an address in Dallas or its suburbs?
Often, if the street is wide and the HOA permits large trucks. Highland Park, University Park and Kessler Park in Oak Cliff have mature trees, narrow lanes or tight curves that a loaded top deck struggles with, and newer subdivisions in Prosper, Celina and Rockwall may restrict commercial trucks, so a store lot near I-635, I-30 or I-35E is the usual backup.
