Florida → Texas
Florida to Texas Car Shipping
Door-to-door car shipping from anywhere in Florida to anywhere in Texas, plus vehicle storage at our Freeport lot. Final-price quote, $0 due at booking.
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Florida to Texas Auto Transport
Shipping a Car From Florida to Texas
Pensacola to Houston is about 550 miles, straight west on I-10. Orlando to Houston is closer to 965, Dallas is around 1,120, and San Antonio is about 1,165. It's two to three days of driving.
We're a Texas-based broker, and Florida to Texas is one of our busiest routes. The two biggest no-income-tax states trade people constantly, and there's a space connection, too: engineers move between Cape Canaveral and NASA's Johnson Space Center at Clear Lake. We also ship for Navy flight students moving from Whiting Field to Corpus Christi and Kingsville, and airmen heading to San Antonio. And we can store your vehicle at our lot in Freeport, Texas, and get it ready to go to Port Freeport if it's being shipped overseas.
Door-to-door, a final-price quote, and $0 due at booking.
Popular Routes
Popular Florida to Texas Routes
City pairs we see a lot on this route, with approximate distances and typical transit times after pickup.
| From | To | Miles | Typical Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pensacola, FL | Houston, TX | ~550 | 1–2 days |
| Milton, FL | Corpus Christi, TX | ~760 | 2–3 days |
| Orlando, FL | Houston, TX | ~965 | 2–3 days |
| Cape Canaveral, FL | Clear Lake, TX | ~990 | 2–3 days |
| Orlando, FL | Freeport, TX | ~1,025 | 2–4 days |
| Tampa, FL | Austin, TX | ~1,100 | 3–4 days |
| Orlando, FL | Dallas, TX | ~1,120 | 3–4 days |
| Orlando, FL | San Antonio, TX | ~1,165 | 3–4 days |
| Miami, FL | Dallas, TX | ~1,310 | 3–5 days |
| Orlando, FL | El Paso, TX | ~1,710 | 4–5 days |
Distances and transit times are estimates and can vary with weather, traffic, and the carrier's other stops.
The Route
How Cars Get From Florida to Texas
This is an I-10 route most of the way. Trucks head west from Jacksonville or come up the Turnpike and I-75 to join it, then cross the Panhandle, Mobile, and New Orleans into Houston. Clear Lake is just southeast of town, and Freeport and Port Freeport are about an hour south on TX-288.
San Antonio and El Paso are farther west on I-10, and Austin is reached on US-290 or I-35. Dallas loads usually leave I-10 for I-20 through Jackson and Shreveport, or take I-49 north from Lafayette.
Along the Way
- Orlando → Tallahassee~255 mi
- Tallahassee → Mobile~250 mi
- Mobile → New Orleans~145 mi
- New Orleans → Houston~350 mi
Approximate distances. The exact route depends on the carrier's other stops.
Timing
When to Ship Florida to Texas
Gulf weather is the big factor at both ends of this route.
Hurricane Season
June through November can affect Florida, the Gulf Coast, Houston, and Freeport. Keep a little slack in your dates for coastal pickups and deliveries.
Spring Storms
March through June brings hail to North and Central Texas. Drivers wait out the worst of it.
Summer PCS Season
May through August is the peak for Joint Base San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and Fort Hood moves.
Winter
Usually the easiest time to ship along the Gulf Coast.
Pricing
How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Car From Florida to Texas?
Here's what moves the price between Florida and Texas.
Distance
Houston is about 550 miles from the Panhandle and 965 from Orlando. El Paso from South Florida is closer to 1,950.
A Busy Lane
I-10 between Florida and Houston is one of the busiest car-shipping lanes in the South, which keeps prices competitive.
Delivery Area
Major metros are easy. The Rio Grande Valley and rural West Texas take more planning.
Open or Enclosed
Open is the standard. Enclosed keeps hail and heat off a nicer car.
Vehicle Size
Pickups and full-size SUVs take more trailer space than sedans, so they cost more to ship.
Storage or Port Prep
Need your car held at our Freeport lot before it ships out of Port Freeport? We'll quote the storage along with the transport.
Your Quote Is Your Final Price
We know Texas routes well, and we price them to move. What we quote is what you pay, with $0 due at booking.
Get My Florida to Texas QuoteGood to Know
Before You Ship & After You Arrive
A few Texas-specific things worth knowing.
Registering in Texas
New residents have 30 days to register with their county tax office. Texas ended safety inspections for most passenger vehicles in 2025, but emissions testing still applies in the major metro counties. Check txdmv.gov for current requirements.
Vehicle Storage & Port Freeport
Need somewhere to keep your car, or shipping it overseas? We can store vehicles at our lot in Freeport, Texas, and get them ready to go to Port Freeport to be shipped.
Moving With the Military
We ship for sailors, airmen, soldiers, and families moving from Whiting Field, NAS Pensacola, Eglin, and MacDill to NAS Corpus Christi, Kingsville, Joint Base San Antonio, and Fort Hood.
Florida Pickups
Gated communities, HOA truck rules, condo garages, and tight streets in places like Miami Beach and Key West can keep a carrier off your street. If so, the driver will set up a nearby meeting spot, usually a lot just off I-95, I-75, I-4, or the Turnpike.
Our Services
Ways to Ship Florida to Texas
Choose the service that fits your vehicle, budget, and timeline.
Open Auto Transport
The most affordable way to ship a car from Florida to Texas.
Learn more →Door-to-Door Shipping
From your Florida address to your Texas door, or to our Freeport lot.
Learn more →Expedited Car Shipping
New job or report date coming up? We'll prioritize a faster pickup.
Learn more →Enclosed Auto Transport
Full protection from hail and heat for classic and luxury vehicles.
Learn more →The Process
How It Works
Simple, transparent, and nothing due until a carrier is on the way.
- 1
Request Your Quote
Give us your Florida pickup address, your Texas delivery address, the vehicle, and your dates. You get a final price, good for 7 days.
- 2
Book With $0 Down
Nothing is due when you book. We match your vehicle with a vetted carrier that has room on a truck headed to Texas.
- 3
Carrier Dispatched
Once a carrier is assigned, a deposit (or full payment, if you prefer) secures your spot. The driver inspects your car with you at pickup and notes its condition on the Bill of Lading.
- 4
Delivered & Inspected
Look your car over with the driver in Texas, sign off, and pay any remaining balance directly to the driver by cash or check.
Why NEXLogistix
Car Shipping You Can Trust
A licensed, bonded, and insured broker (DOT 4238940 | MC-1641261).
Family-Owned Broker
A small, family-owned team that answers the phone and stays with your shipment from quote to delivery.
20+ Years Combined Experience
Deep industry experience and a network of more than 10,000 vetted, insured carriers.
Final-Price Quotes
The price we quote is the price you pay. No bait-and-switch, no surprise fees.
$0 Due at Booking
You don't pay anything until a carrier is actually dispatched for your vehicle.
FAQ
Florida to Texas Car Shipping FAQs
How long does it take to ship a car from Florida to Texas?
Usually 2 to 4 days for Houston and Dallas, and 3 to 5 days for San Antonio and El Paso. The Panhandle to Houston is often next-day.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Florida to Texas?
It depends on your exact pickup and delivery locations, vehicle size, open or enclosed transport, and the season. Request a free quote and you'll get a final price, good for 7 days.
Do you ship cars for Navy flight students moving from Whiting Field to Corpus Christi?
Yes. It's a common move for student naval aviators. Give us your report date when you request a quote.
Does Texas still require a vehicle inspection?
Texas ended safety inspections for most passenger vehicles in 2025, but emissions testing still applies in the major metro counties. Check with your county tax office.
Can you store my car in Texas or get it to Port Freeport?
Yes. We can store vehicles at our lot in Freeport, Texas, and get them ready to go to Port Freeport for ocean shipping. Tell us your timeline when you request a quote and we'll plan the handoff.
Can you ship a car from Texas back to Florida?
Yes. Request a quote with your Texas pickup address and your Florida delivery address. It's door-to-door either way.
Is my car insured during transport?
Yes. Every carrier we work with is required to carry active cargo insurance. Your car's condition is documented on the Bill of Lading at pickup and checked again at delivery. Personal items left in the vehicle aren't covered.
Do I have to pay upfront?
No. There's $0 due at booking. Once a carrier is assigned, you can pay a deposit and the rest to the driver at delivery by cash or check, or pay in full at that point.
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