Los Angeles to Dallas Auto Transport
We ship your car from Los Angeles to Dallas covering 1,435 miles in 4-6 days via I-10 and I-20. This is one of the busiest auto transport corridors in the country, and we've been running it since 2015.
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Why the LA to Dallas Route is So Popular
Corporate America loves this corridor. We ship about 60 vehicles monthly just for job relocations between these cities. Tech companies, oil and gas, aerospace - they're constantly moving employees between LA and Dallas metro areas. And here's the thing: both cities have massive dealer networks, so we handle tons of auction vehicles and dealer trades too. Last month alone, we moved 14 vehicles from Manheim LA to various Dallas dealerships. The numbers make sense. You've got 13 million people in LA County, 7.5 million in DFW. That's a lot of cars needing to move back and forth. Plus, Dallas is a major distribution hub - everything flows through there on its way to the East Coast. So carriers love picking up multiple vehicles in LA and dropping them across Texas before continuing east. It's efficient routing that keeps costs reasonable for customers. But here's what's wild: seasonal patterns hit this route hard. March through May, we see pricing jump 20-30% because of corporate fiscal year relocations. August and September spike again for back-to-school moves and military PCS orders. If you can ship in January, February, or November, you'll save serious money.
Transit Times and What Affects Delivery
Four to six days is our standard promise, but let's break down what actually happens. Day 1-2: pickup and loading in LA, usually getting on I-10 by afternoon. Day 3: crossing into Texas, which is when most delays happen if they're going to happen. Day 4-5: delivery in Dallas metro, depending on your exact location. The thing about this route is it's mostly predictable. No mountain weather, no major construction chokepoints, just straight interstate. But here's where delays creep in: Phoenix area traffic, El Paso border patrol checkpoints, and Dallas sprawl. We tell customers 4-6 days, but honestly, 80% of our shipments hit Dallas in 4-5 days. The outliers are usually weather-related - dust storms in Arizona or ice storms in Texas. And here's something most companies won't mention: driver hours of service regulations. Truckers can only drive 11 hours per day, period. So if there's a delay at pickup, it cascades through the whole schedule. That's why we always confirm pickup times 24 hours in advance and give you tracking info so you know exactly where your car is. Real talk: expedited service can cut this to 2-3 days, but you'll pay double. Only worth it for true emergencies.
Open vs Enclosed Transport for This Route
Most customers go open carrier transport on this route. Makes total sense - you're looking at desert highways with minimal weather risk. We've shipped thousands of regular cars, trucks, and SUVs on open carriers from LA to Dallas with zero weather damage. Open carriers hold 8-10 vehicles, cost less, and have more availability. But here's when you should consider enclosed auto transport: luxury cars over $75,000, classic cars, or anything with custom paint. Dallas has serious hail storms, and while they're rare, they can total a car in 10 minutes. Plus, road debris is real - we're talking 1,435 miles of interstate with construction zones and truck traffic. Enclosed carriers protect against all of that. The cost difference? About $700-800 more for enclosed. For a $100,000+ vehicle, that's cheap insurance. We shipped a 2023 Porsche 911 from Beverly Hills to Plano last month - customer paid the extra $750 for enclosed and was thrilled when he saw the hail damage on other vehicles at the delivery location. His Porsche was perfect. Bottom line: if you're shipping daily transportation, go open. If it's irreplaceable or expensive, go enclosed. We handle both, and our drivers know this route inside and out.
Best Pickup and Delivery Areas
Los Angeles pickup gets tricky because of the sprawl and traffic. We prefer pickups in areas with easy truck access: San Fernando Valley, Inland Empire, or anywhere near major freeways. Downtown LA? That's a nightmare for big trucks. We can do it, but expect scheduling challenges. Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Santa Monica - those require smaller trucks and sometimes cost extra. Door-to-door delivery works great in most of LA, but some areas require terminal pickup due to narrow streets or parking restrictions. Dallas is way easier. The whole metro area is truck-friendly with wide streets and good freeway access. We deliver everywhere from downtown Dallas to Plano, Frisco, Arlington, and Fort Worth. McKinney, Allen, Richardson - no problems. The only tricky spots are some older neighborhoods in East Dallas with narrow streets. Here's our insider tip: if you're flexible on pickup/delivery location by even 5-10 miles, we can often save you money and get faster service. Carriers prefer main routes, and if we can pick up near I-10 in LA or deliver near I-35 in Dallas, it's more efficient for everyone. We shipped a customer's Honda CR-V last month - they agreed to deliver to a shopping center in Plano instead of their residential street, saved $150 and got it a day early.
Seasonal Pricing and When to Ship
Timing matters huge on this route. January and February are your cheapest months - we're talking 20-25% below peak pricing. Why? Fewer people move in winter, and carriers need loads to keep drivers busy. November's also solid for savings. March through May gets expensive fast because corporate relocations spike and college students start planning summer moves. But here's the real pricing killer: June through August. Summer brings snowbird traffic (people shipping cars back north), vacation relocations, and military PCS season. We've seen pricing jump 40% in July compared to February for the exact same service. September's mixed - back-to-school drives prices up early in the month, then they start dropping toward October. Here's something specific to the LA-Dallas corridor: oil and gas companies do major relocations in Q2 and Q4, which affects pricing. When oil prices spike, we see more energy workers moving between LA and Dallas, driving up demand. Weather rarely affects this route - it's mostly desert and flat highway. But dust storms in Arizona can cause 1-2 day delays, and Texas ice storms shut down everything for 2-3 days when they hit. We always track weather and give customers heads up about potential delays. Real talk: if you're planning a move, book 2-3 weeks in advance during peak season, 1 week during slow months.
How It Works
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Call us at (310) 906-4841 or get an instant online quote. We'll give you real pricing for your specific vehicle and dates - no BS estimates that change later.
Schedule Pickup
We confirm pickup 24 hours in advance and send your driver's contact info. Our drivers know LA traffic patterns and will work around your schedule.
Vehicle Inspection
Driver does a complete inspection with you present, photos of any existing damage, and gives you a tracking number for real-time updates.
Dallas Delivery
We call 2-4 hours before Dallas delivery. Final inspection, keys handed over, and you're done. Most deliveries happen within our 4-6 day window.
Pricing by Vehicle Type
| Vehicle | Open Carrier | Enclosed | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan / Compact | $950-$1,350 | $1,650-$2,100 | 4-6 days |
| SUV / Crossover | $1,050-$1,450 | $1,750-$2,200 | 4-6 days |
| Pickup Truck | $1,100-$1,500 | $1,850-$2,350 | 4-6 days |
| Luxury / Exotic | N/A | $2,200-$3,200 | 4-6 days |
| Motorcycle | $550-$750 | $850-$1,150 | 4-6 days |
| Inoperable Vehicle | $200+ surcharge | $300+ | Add 1-2 days |
Book during the first two weeks of any month for better pricing. Carriers plan monthly routes, and early bookings get priority scheduling and lower rates. We've saved customers an average of $180 using this timing strategy.
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