165 miles · 1 to 2 day transit
Car Shipping
Austin to
Houston
Auto Transport Pros connects you with licensed, insured partners for Austin to Houston car shipping: about 165 miles on I-35 and I-10, 1 to 2 days in transit, with a published range of $400 to $550 for a sedan on an open carrier.
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Route overview
Austin to Houston is about 165 miles, heading east on I-35 and I-10. The published transit of 1 to 2 days after pickup works out to roughly 80 to 170 miles a day, slower than driving it yourself because the truck stops for other vehicles and federal rules cap the driver at 11 hours behind the wheel per shift.
The published range for a standard sedan on an open carrier is $400 to $550, about $2.42 to $3.33 a mile. Loading, inspection and dispatch cost the same on any route, so a short run like this one carries a higher per-mile rate than a cross-country move.
Someone aged 18 or over needs to be at each end to hand over or receive the keys and sign the inspection report. If you cannot be there yourself, name a friend, relative or colleague when you book.
Most regional moves go on open carriers. Enclosed transport is quoted on request for high-value vehicles.
Distance
~165 miles via I-35 and I-10
Transit
1 to 2 days after pickup
Typical rate
$400 to $550 for a sedan on an open carrier*
Every partner is licensed and insured. Before the Austin pickup, ask for the carrier's MC or USDOT number to check on FMCSA SAFER and for its cargo insurance certificate; the Bill of Lading guide explains the inspection you sign at both ends, and the disclaimer sets out who is responsible for what.
Planning this corridor
Guides for a move of this type
- How to Prepare Your Car for Shipping A checklist of the most important things to do before your car is picked up by a transport carrier.
- Door-to-Door vs Terminal-to-Terminal Auto Transport Comparing the pros and cons of door-to-door delivery against terminal vehicle drop-offs.
- What is the Bill of Lading in Auto Transport? Why the Bill of Lading (BOL) is the most critical document during the vehicle shipping process.
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*Published range, not a quote.
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