How much does it cost to ship a car nationwide?

Most car shipping quotes fall between $440 and $1,490. Regional routes under 500 miles typically run $440 to $590, while coast-to-coast transport runs $1,340 to $1,490. Enclosed transport costs more than open transport.

Is my vehicle insured during transport?

Yes. Every carrier we assign carries cargo insurance with a minimum of $150,000 in coverage, and we verify that coverage directly before the carrier is assigned to your shipment.

What affects auto transport pricing?

Distance, vehicle size and weight, open versus enclosed transport, whether the vehicle runs, how far in advance you book, and current carrier demand on your lane.

Do you offer enclosed auto transport?

Yes. Enclosed transport is recommended for classic, exotic, luxury, and high-value vehicles. Enclosed transport adds $380 to your Direct Quote.

Do you ship cars door to door?

Yes. We pick up and deliver as close to your door as the truck can legally and safely get. Narrow streets and low-clearance areas sometimes require meeting the driver at a nearby lot.

What's the difference between Book Now and Name Your Price?

Secure Your Quote starts carrier matching at the estimated price. Nothing is charged until you approve your carrier and final price. Name Your Price lets you enter the amount you'd like to pay; your price is presented to our vetted carrier network and you are notified when a carrier accepts, rejects, or counters. Submitting a price is not a booking and you are not charged. A named price is not guaranteed until a carrier accepts and you approve. Both options use approved carriers only, and both are $0 to book.

Can you ship a non-running vehicle?

Yes, using a winch-equipped carrier. Inoperable vehicles add $200 to your Direct Quote for winch-equipped handling.

How do you verify carriers?

We confirm active USDOT and MC operating authority, verify $150,000 or more in cargo insurance directly, review FMCSA safety ratings, and track on-time and cancellation history.

What is a Bigfella Trust Score?

A 0 to 100 score based on verified operating authority, insurance, FMCSA safety history, and real performance data. You see the assigned carrier's score before dispatch.

Can I see the carrier's DOT number before pickup?

Yes. Before dispatch we send you the carrier's name, USDOT number, MC number, and confirmed insurance coverage.

Do you offer a military discount on car shipping?

Yes. Active duty service members, veterans, National Guard, and reservists receive $75 off nationwide vehicle shipping.

How much does it cost to ship a car from California to Texas?

Most California to Texas car shipping quotes run $1,215 to $1,365 for an operable sedan on open transport. Texas to California on the return lane is often $1,015 to $1,165. Enclosed transport and larger vehicles add to the total.

How long does California to Texas car shipping take?

California to Texas and Texas to California auto transport typically takes 4 to 6 days door-to-door on the I-10 corridor, depending on pickup/delivery locations and season.

Does Bigfella Auto Express offer pet transport?

Yes. After you book your vehicle shipment, you can browse nationwide pet transport partners — including PetCommute and Bad to the Bone Pet Care — in the Bigfella Partner Marketplace at /partners.

Houston Car Shipping & Auto Transport

Q: How does the booking process work?

See your Direct Quote, then book for $0. Your payment method is securely saved. Nothing is charged until you approve the carrier and final price.

Victor in Houston, TX shipped a 2014 Cadillac XTS to Jacksonville, FL via S4MI LLC

Delivered 06/29/2026

Route Pools

Bigfella Route Pools

Join an existing shipping lane and potentially save on your shipment.

Already shipping in the same direction as other customers? Route Pools group compatible shipments along the same lane to help reduce transportation costs.

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Why Bigfella

Built Around Transparency

Vetted Carriers

Carrier authority, insurance, and operating information are reviewed before dispatch.

$150K+ Cargo Insurance

Ship with carrier cargo coverage requirements in place.

48-State Coverage

Door-to-door vehicle transportation across the continental United States.

Transparent Quotes

Your Direct Quote is shown before booking, with no surprise increase unless you approve a change.

How We Vet Carriers

On the truck

Real Vehicles. Real Shipments.

Actual Super Dispatch pickup and delivery photos from Bigfella Auto Express shipments.

Matte black Mercedes-AMG E 63 S pickup in Houston, TX

Houston, TX → Open transportMercedes-AMG E 63 S · Pickup · Nov 19, 2024

BMW X3 delivered in snow in Lee's Summit, Missouri

Lee's Summit, MO → EnclosedBMW X3 · Delivery · Dec 1, 2025

Mercedes-Benz E 320 pickup in Santa Clarita, California

Santa Clarita, CA → Open transportMercedes-Benz E 320 · Pickup · Oct 20, 2024

SUV unloaded from a car carrier in Metairie, Louisiana

Metairie, LA → Open transportSUV delivery · Dec 30, 2025

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Pickup · Open

Mercedes-AMG E 63 S

Houston, TX · Nov 19, 2024

The process

How It Works

Get Your Price

Enter your route and vehicle information to see your Direct Quote.
Book With $0 Today

Secure your shipment without paying the full transportation cost upfront.
We Match Your Shipment

Bigfella works with vetted carriers servicing your route.
Approve & Ship

Review the carrier information, finalize the shipment, and get your vehicle moving.

Get My Direct Quote

Booking options

Two Ways to Book

Book now — $0 today

Your Direct Quote

Secure your Direct Quote and let Bigfella begin matching your shipment with a carrier.

Book Now

Name Your Price — Carriers Compete

Let Carriers Compete

Set the price you'd like to pay. Carriers can accept, decline, or counter. You are notified when a carrier accepts, rejects, or counters.

Name Your Price

Both options use Bigfella's vetted carrier network.

Popular lanes

Popular Car Shipping Routes

Houston → Los Angeles Houston → Miami Houston → Atlanta Houston → New York Houston → Phoenix Houston → Las Vegas

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Car shipping cost

How Much Does Car Shipping Cost?

Your price depends on your route, vehicle, transport type, and current carrier availability. Get your exact Direct Quote in seconds.

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Choose the Service That Fits Your Move

Standard Your Direct Quote

Express Recommended Optional +$150

White Glove Optional +$300

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Military & Service Member Discounts

Special pricing is available for qualifying service members. Listed on Military.com and We Are The Mighty.

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Tesla Cybertruck on an open car carrier for Bigfella Auto Express auto transport — Open transport · Tesla Cybertruck

Houston-Based. Nationwide.

Bigfella Auto Express is a Houston-based auto transport company shipping cars, trucks, and SUVs door-to-door across all 48 contiguous states. We help customers move their vehicles with transparent pricing and vetted carrier partners.

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FAQ

Car Shipping Questions

How much does car shipping cost?

Your price depends on route, vehicle, transport type, and carrier availability. Typical Standard open-transport quotes fall between $440 and $1,490. See how pricing works.

Do I pay anything today?

$0 to book. Your payment method is securely saved. Nothing is charged until you approve the carrier and final price.

Are your carriers insured?

Yes. Every carrier we assign carries cargo insurance with a minimum of $150,000 in coverage, verified directly before assignment.

How long does shipping take?

Regional routes under 500 miles usually deliver in 1 to 3 days. Cross-country shipments take 5 to 10 days depending on the lane, season, and carrier availability.

What happens after I book?

Bigfella matches your shipment with a vetted carrier. You review the carrier information and final price, then we coordinate pickup through delivery.

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Guides

Car Shipping Resources

California to Texas Car Shipping I-10 freight, California access at origin, Texas delivery, and a Direct Quote instead of a blog average. How to Avoid Double Booking One Direct Quote, one booking, you approve the carrier. Booking the same car with two brokers is how pickups collide. How to Prepare Your Car A working checklist — fuel, photos, access, and what to leave out of the cabin.

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75–89	Good — fully verified, solid history
60–74	Acceptable — verified, more limited history
Below 60	Not assigned — held for review or excluded

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