Shipping a car from Texas to Alabama costs about $500 for a sedan on an open trailer from Dallas to Birmingham (637 miles), and between $492 and $970 across the 16 city pairs we priced on November 2, 2026. The median pair is $684. 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 Texas and a delivery city in Alabama on the map. The price, the driving time, the days on the truck and the Texas–Alabama 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 Texas to Alabama?
For Dallas to Birmingham (637 miles) a sedan was quoted at $500 on an open trailer, which is $0.78 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 | $500 | ~$875 | $0.78 |
| SUV | $493 | ~$863 | $0.77 |
| Pickup | $576 | ~$1,008 | $0.90 |
| Van | $760 | ~$1,330 | $1.19 |
*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.
Dallas to each Alabama city
| Route | Distance | Sedan (open) | SUV (open) | Transit time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX → Birmingham, AL | 637 mi | $500 | $493 | 2–4 days |
| Dallas, TX → Huntsville, AL | 666 mi | $623 | $607 | 2–4 days |
| Dallas, TX → Mobile, AL | 589 mi | $522 | $577 | 2–4 days |
| Dallas, TX → Montgomery, AL | 645 mi | $639 | $615 | 2–4 days |
Price grid: every Texas and Alabama city pair
Each cell is a real quote for one sedan. The cheapest pair we priced was Houston → Mobile at $492, and the most expensive was San Antonio → Birmingham at $970. 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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Texas to Alabama vs Alabama to Texas: which direction is cheaper?
Going Texas to Alabama was cheaper on 16 of the 16 pairs we priced in both directions, and on average a sedan cost about 19% less Texas to Alabama than Alabama to Texas. 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 467 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 Dallas to Birmingham, 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 637 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 Texas–Alabama 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 Texas or Alabama 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 Texas to Alabama auto transport quote
Compare live rates from vetted carriers running this route now.
Get an auto transport quote →Registering your car in Alabama after the move
If you are moving to Alabama, the car arrives before the paperwork starts. These are the rules Alabama county offices and state agencies publish:
- Register within 30 days. New Alabama residents have 30 days to register a motor vehicle, and county revenue and probate offices list a $15 late penalty.
- The car must be inspected in person. A physical inspection and VIN verification is required for every vehicle brought into Alabama on an out-of-state title, either at the county office or with a state form completed by a law enforcement officer. Plan to have the car with you before you visit.
- You need Alabama liability insurance. Alabama requires at least $25,000 for injury or death to one person, $50,000 for two or more people and $25,000 for property damage, and the proof must show the VIN and policy details.
- Bring ID for every owner. A valid driver license or state ID is required for each owner listed on the title.
Check current rules with the state before you go:
Alabama Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division → Alabama mandatory liability insurance (Be Sure to Insure) →
Read our full Alabama auto transport guide for rates from more Alabama cities.
Your Texas ↔ Alabama move checklist
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Texas to Alabama?
A sedan from Dallas to Birmingham (637 miles) was quoted at $500 on an open trailer on November 2, 2026. Across the 16 Texas and Alabama city pairs we priced, sedans ranged from $492 to $970. 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 Texas to Alabama?
Open transport is typically 2–4 days for Dallas to Birmingham (637 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 Texas to Alabama or from Alabama to Texas?
Going Texas to Alabama was cheaper on 16 of the 16 pairs we priced in both directions, and on average a sedan cost about 19% less Texas to Alabama than Alabama to Texas.
Which highways do carriers use between Texas and Alabama?
Most of the drive between Dallas and Birmingham 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 Alabama?
Register within 30 days. New Alabama residents have 30 days to register a motor vehicle, and county revenue and probate offices list a $15 late penalty. Confirm on the state’s official site.
Can I get door-to-door delivery between Texas and Alabama?
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, “Texas to Alabama Auto Transport: Real Quotes & Price Tools”, https://transportli.com/auto-transport/texas-to-alabama/, updated November 2, 2026.
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