Texas to Florida Car Shipping

Texas to Florida estimates run $760–$1,260. A pickup in East Texas lands near the low end and El Paso in the far west near the top, because the drive to Florida is longer. Open or enclosed service and the type of vehicle adjust the price on top of that.

Sample estimates:

• Houston to Orlando (963 miles): $667–$953
• Dallas to Orlando (1,085 miles): $744–$1,063
• Houston to Fort Lauderdale (1,164 miles): $790–$1,129
• Dallas to Miami (1,309 miles): $861–$1,230
• El Paso to Orlando (1,708 miles): $980–$1,401

Central Florida is generally cheaper to reach than the southern tip, since it is nearer to the northbound end of the trip. For a Key West drop-off or an inoperable car, expect a higher figure.

Prices also reflect timing. Trucks heading into Florida are in higher demand in autumn and early winter, so a pickup in Texas in October or November may be slightly more expensive than the same trip in late spring. Booking a week or two ahead gives the dispatcher more room to find a driver.

Allow 2–4 days in transit for Texas to Florida. Houston or San Antonio to Jacksonville or Orlando often finishes in 2–3 days, while El Paso to Jacksonville is shown at 3–5 days and El Paso to Orlando at 4–7. Pickup follows within 1–3 business days.

Things that move the schedule:

• Starting city. Houston and San Antonio are on the I-10 corridor and fill trucks quickly, while smaller Texas towns may need a short transfer.
• Arrival timing. Snowbirds move south in fall, and many Texans come to Florida for winter, so trucks into the state are busy from October through January.
• Storms. June through November, a tropical system near the Florida coast can postpone delivery.

Cars from Houston, Beaumont and the Gulf side run east on I-10, crossing Louisiana through Lake Charles, Lafayette and Baton Rouge before passing Mississippi and Alabama. In Florida I-10 continues past Pensacola and Tallahassee to Jacksonville; trucks bound for Orlando, Tampa or Miami usually turn south onto I-75 or I-95 and the Turnpike.

Dallas and Fort Worth pickups commonly use I-20 east toward Shreveport and Jackson, then connect south to the Gulf corridor, a route that avoids Houston entirely. El Paso cars traverse West Texas on I-10 first, which accounts for the higher cost and longer schedule.

Florida delivery in late summer carries hurricane risk, and spring brings heavy rain. Arriving in winter often means calm roads and ample truck availability.

Choose an open carrier for a standard daily driver heading to Florida. enclosed transport suits a classic or luxury car, especially if you worry about humidity, rain squalls or sun. Enclosed service costs more and is less common on this corridor, so book early.

Texas-to-Florida cars should also be cleaned and photographed before loading. Remove toll tags and personal items, and keep only a small amount of fuel in the tank for the trip.