Shipping a car from Alabama to Texas costs about $610 for a sedan on an open trailer from Birmingham to Dallas (639 miles), and between $610 and $1,069 across the 16 city pairs we priced on November 2, 2026. The median pair is $905. Every price on this page is a real Super Dispatch quote for a running vehicle, not a formula, and the tools below let you test your own cities, vehicle and trailer.
Pick your cities: route map and price
Choose a pickup city in Alabama and a delivery city in Texas on the map. The price, the driving time, the days on the truck and the Alabama–Texas comparison update as you go. The dashed lines show typical driving paths.
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How much does it cost to ship a car from Alabama to Texas?
For Birmingham to Dallas (639 miles) a sedan was quoted at $610 on an open trailer, which is $0.95 per mile. SUVs, pickups and vans usually cost more because they take more room on the truck, though quotes for neighboring vehicle types can land within a few percent of each other. Enclosed trailers add about 75% in our tests.
| Vehicle type | Open transport | Enclosed transport* | Price per mile (open) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | $610 | ~$1,068 | $0.95 |
| SUV | $710 | ~$1,242 | $1.11 |
| Pickup | $855 | ~$1,496 | $1.34 |
| Van | $860 | ~$1,505 | $1.35 |
*Enclosed is our measured premium of about 75% over open, not a separate quote. Vehicles that do not run cost about 25% more. Prices were pulled on November 2, 2026 and move with carrier demand, so use them as a guide and get a live quote for your dates.
Birmingham to each Texas city
| Route | Distance | Sedan (open) | SUV (open) | Transit time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL → Dallas, TX | 639 mi | $610 | $710 | 2–4 days |
| Birmingham, AL → Houston, TX | 667 mi | $790 | $899 | 2–4 days |
| Birmingham, AL → San Antonio, TX | 862 mi | $997 | $1,081 | 2–4 days |
| Birmingham, AL → Austin, TX | 776 mi | $908 | $1,112 | 2–4 days |
Price grid: every Alabama and Texas city pair
Each cell is a real quote for one sedan. The cheapest pair we priced was Birmingham → Dallas at $610, and the most expensive was Huntsville → San Antonio at $1,069. Tap a cell to send that pair to the map and the estimate builder.
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Build your own estimate
Add your vehicle, trailer type, whether it runs, and how many cars you are shipping. The estimate shows how each choice changes the price and gives a typical range of ±20%, because live quotes move with demand.
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Alabama to Texas vs Texas to Alabama: which direction is cheaper?
Going Alabama to Texas was cheaper on 0 of the 16 pairs we priced in both directions, and on average a sedan cost about 25% more Alabama to Texas than Texas to Alabama. Prices follow how many cars are moving each way, so if you have a choice of pickup city or date, compare both directions.
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Distance and transit time
Pairs on this route run from 470 to 961 miles depending on the cities. Most of the drive follows I-20 and I-59. Open transport is typically 2–4 days for Birmingham to Dallas, and about 1–4 days across the whole route. The clock starts when a driver picks the car up, and storms or holidays can add a day or more.
Ship it or drive it?
At around 639 miles, driving it yourself takes about 2 days at 10 hours a day. Change the numbers below to match your car, gas price and what a day off is worth to you.
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Is my quote fair? Check it here
Enter the total price another company gave you. The checker compares it with our real quotes for the same lane and flags prices that are far too low (often a bait price that does not find a driver) or well above typical.
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How this lane compares with every other lane we price
Each grey dot is one of our 1,400 priced lanes at a given distance. The purple dots are the Alabama–Texas pairs, and the line is the median. Shorter lanes cost more per mile, and the longer cross-country lanes cost less per mile.
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Real jobs from our bills of lading
Drag the slider to compare the pickup and delivery photos. These are real jobs that started in Alabama or Texas and were documented with signed bills of lading. None is a Alabama–Texas run yet, so we show the closest jobs we have from each state and the actual routes they took.
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Get your Alabama to Texas auto transport quote
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Get an auto transport quote →Registering your car in Texas after the move
If you are moving to Texas, the car arrives before the paperwork starts. These are the rules we found in search excerpts and the state’s pages, so confirm each item with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) or your county tax office before you go:
- Registration. Texas.gov says a new resident has 30 days to register a vehicle, and the TxDMV “New to Texas” checklist lists the steps in order, with the application (Form 130-U) filed through your county tax assessor-collector. Official information is at txdmv.gov.
- New resident tax. TxDMV lists a $90 new resident tax, or the difference between your previous state’s sales tax and the Texas rate, collected with registration. Counties also charge their own fees, so check the amount with your county tax office.
- Inspection. The state ended the annual safety inspection for noncommercial vehicles on January 1, 2025, but the fee remains as an inspection program replacement fee, reported at $7.50. Emissions testing still applies in a limited set of counties, reported as 17. An older TxDMV checklist still mentions inspections, so follow the current one and ask your county.
- Insurance. Sources we found say Texas requires liability limits of at least $30,000 per person, $60,000 per accident and $25,000 for property damage, and proof of insurance is needed to register. Confirm with the Texas Department of Insurance or your insurer, and most lenders and leases require more.
- Military. Active-duty members stationed in Texas but domiciled elsewhere can often keep their home-state registration, so ask your base legal office.
Rules and fees change, so confirm each item with the state before you go. Our moving-to-Texas tip: ship the car to arrive when you can start the registration, so the 30 days do not run out while the car is on a truck.
Read our full Texas auto transport guide for rates from more Texas cities.
Your Alabama ↔ Texas move checklist
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Alabama to Texas?
A sedan from Birmingham to Dallas (639 miles) was quoted at $610 on an open trailer on November 2, 2026. Across the 16 Alabama and Texas city pairs we priced, sedans ranged from $610 to $1,069. SUVs, pickups and vans usually cost more, enclosed adds about 75%, and a vehicle that does not run adds about 25%.
How long does it take to ship a car from Alabama to Texas?
Open transport is typically 2–4 days for Birmingham to Dallas (639 miles). The clock starts when a driver picks the car up, and winter weather or holidays can add a day or more.
Is it cheaper to ship from Alabama to Texas or from Texas to Alabama?
Going Alabama to Texas was cheaper on 0 of the 16 pairs we priced in both directions, and on average a sedan cost about 25% more Alabama to Texas than Texas to Alabama.
Which highways do carriers use between Alabama and Texas?
Most of the drive between Birmingham and Dallas follows I-20 and I-59, though carriers choose the route that fits their stops and the weather.
How long do I have to register my car in Texas?
Registration. Texas.gov says a new resident has 30 days to register a vehicle, and the TxDMV “New to Texas” checklist lists the steps in order, with the application (Form 130-U) filed through your county tax assessor-collector. Official information is at txdmv.gov. Confirm on the state’s official site.
Can I get door-to-door delivery between Alabama and Texas?
Yes. All of our prices are door-to-door, and very rural or tight addresses may need a meeting point such as a large parking lot. A small-town or hard-to-reach address adds about 14% in our tests.
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Cite as: Transportli, “Alabama to Texas Auto Transport: Real Quotes & Price Tools”, https://transportli.com/auto-transport/alabama-to-texas/, updated November 2, 2026.
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