Shipping a car from Texas to Maryland costs about $800 for a sedan on an open trailer from Dallas to Baltimore (1,364 miles), and between $774 and $1,040 across the 16 city pairs we priced on November 3, 2026. The median pair is $899. 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 Maryland on the map. The price, the driving time, the days on the truck and the Texas–Maryland 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 Maryland?
For Dallas to Baltimore (1,364 miles) a sedan was quoted at $800 on an open trailer, which is $0.59 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 | $800 | ~$1,400 | $0.59 |
| SUV | $849 | ~$1,486 | $0.62 |
| Pickup | $1,245 | ~$2,179 | $0.91 |
| Van | $1,443 | ~$2,525 | $1.06 |
*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 3, 2026 and move with carrier demand, so use them as a guide and get a live quote for your dates.
Dallas to each Maryland city
| Route | Distance | Sedan (open) | SUV (open) | Transit time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX → Baltimore, MD | 1,364 mi | $800 | $849 | 3–6 days |
| Dallas, TX → Frederick, MD | 1,315 mi | $774 | $830 | 3–6 days |
| Dallas, TX → Annapolis, MD | 1,368 mi | $810 | $868 | 3–6 days |
| Dallas, TX → Rockville, MD | 1,333 mi | $889 | $890 | 3–6 days |
Price grid: every Texas and Maryland city pair
Each cell is a real quote for one sedan. The cheapest pair we priced was Dallas → Frederick at $774, and the most expensive was Austin → Rockville at $1,040. 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 Maryland vs Maryland to Texas: which direction is cheaper?
Going Texas to Maryland was cheaper on 16 of the 16 pairs we priced in both directions, and on average a sedan cost about 23% less Texas to Maryland than Maryland 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 1,315 to 1,646 miles depending on the cities. Most of the drive follows I-40, I-81 and I-30. Open transport is typically 3–6 days for Dallas to Baltimore, and about 3–9 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 1,364 miles, driving it yourself takes about 3 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–Maryland 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 Maryland and were documented with signed bills of lading. 1 of these 14 jobs ran between Maryland and Texas.
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Get an auto transport quote →Registering your car in Maryland after the move
If you are moving to Maryland, the car arrives before the paperwork starts. These are the rules we found on Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) pages and in insurance guides, as search excerpts, so confirm each item with the MVA before you go:
- Title and register within 60 days. The MVA says new residents must title and register within 60 days of moving. If you wait longer, you are not eligible for a credit for titling tax paid in another state, and you may be cited for an out-of-state registration.
- Where to do it. The MVA lists a full-service branch, a mail-in to its Out-of-State Title Unit in Glen Burnie, or a licensed tag and title service.
- Excise (titling) tax. The amount depends on the year and make of the vehicle, how long you have been a Maryland resident when you apply for the title, and any tax you paid to your previous state. Active-duty military members and their families may qualify for a credit, so ask about it.
- Safety inspection. For a used vehicle acquired out of state, the MVA says it must pass a Maryland safety inspection once it is in Maryland, and the title application asks for a Maryland Safety Inspection Certificate. Ask the MVA what applies to your car.
- Emissions. The Maryland Department of the Environment says its Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program requires an inspection of emission systems every two years for vehicles registered in the emissions inspection area, with exemptions for new vehicles, so check whether your address is covered.
- Insurance. The MVA says you need insurance from a Maryland-licensed company, and insurance guides list minimum liability limits of $30,000 per person and $60,000 per accident for injury and $15,000 for property damage, with uninsured motorist coverage that cannot be waived. Confirm the current limits with the Maryland Insurance Administration or your insurer.
Rules and fees change, so confirm each item with the MVA before you go.
Read our full Maryland auto transport guide for rates from more Maryland cities.
Your Texas ↔ Maryland move checklist
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Texas to Maryland?
A sedan from Dallas to Baltimore (1,364 miles) was quoted at $800 on an open trailer on November 3, 2026. Across the 16 Texas and Maryland city pairs we priced, sedans ranged from $774 to $1,040. 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 Maryland?
Open transport is typically 3–6 days for Dallas to Baltimore (1,364 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 Maryland or from Maryland to Texas?
Going Texas to Maryland was cheaper on 16 of the 16 pairs we priced in both directions, and on average a sedan cost about 23% less Texas to Maryland than Maryland to Texas.
Which highways do carriers use between Texas and Maryland?
Most of the drive between Dallas and Baltimore follows I-40, I-81 and I-30, though carriers choose the route that fits their stops and the weather.
How long do I have to register my car in Maryland?
Title and register within 60 days. The MVA says new residents must title and register within 60 days of moving. If you wait longer, you are not eligible for a credit for titling tax paid in another state, and you may be cited for an out-of-state registration. Confirm on the state’s official site.
Can I get door-to-door delivery between Texas and Maryland?
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 Maryland Auto Transport: Real Quotes & Price Tools”, https://transportli.com/auto-transport/texas-to-maryland/, updated November 3, 2026.
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