Car Shipping from Raleigh, NC to Dallas, TX

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Distance
1,288 mi
Transit Time
3-5 days
Estimated Cost
$750–$1050
Solid Market

Shipping from Raleigh, NC

Raleigh is a solid and growing auto transport market. The Research Triangle is one of the fastest-growing relocation destinations in the country right now. Companies like IBM, Cisco, SAS, and a wave of biotech and pharma firms have been pulling professionals in from California, New York, and the Northeast for years. That means a steady stream of cars moving in and out. I-40 is the main artery connecting Raleigh west to Durham, Chapel Hill, and all the way to Asheville. I-85 gives carriers a direct shot up to Charlotte and the Virginia border. ADESA Raleigh services the market and Manheim North Carolina operates out of Kenly, about 50 miles east. The auction density is not Dallas-level but it is enough to keep carriers moving through consistently.

Most pickups in Raleigh happen within 2 to 4 days. The Research Triangle has enough consistent volume that carriers plan routes through here regularly. If your car is out in Cary, Apex, or Morrisville near the I-40 corridor, pickup is smooth. If you are inside the beltline near downtown you may need a quick meetup near a more accessible lot but it is not a problem. Late August sees a spike in demand around NC State and UNC move-in season, and May gets busy with graduations, so give a little extra lead time then. Get a quote to see what your specific route looks like.

Major Hub

Arriving in Dallas, TX

Dallas is one of the top five auto transport hubs in the country and it is not close. The DFW metro has Manheim Dallas Fort Worth, ADESA Dallas, and multiple Copart and IAA locations scattered across the region. The dealer density across Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Irving, and the surrounding suburbs is enormous. I-20, I-30, I-35, and I-45 all converge in this region giving carriers four major corridors to move cars in every direction. We move cars in and out of Dallas every single day. This market never really slows down.

Delivering to Dallas is just as easy. It sits at the natural midpoint of so many carrier routes. Trucks coming up from Houston on I-45, in from the west on I-20, down from Oklahoma on I-35, and east from the Midlands all pass through the DFW area regularly. Your car does not need any special routing or a premium to get here. Carriers want to come to Dallas.

Pricing on This Route

Shipping a standard sedan from Raleigh to Dallas on open carrier currently estimates between $750 and $1050. That is based on the 1,288-mile distance and current market conditions.

Raleigh runs right around the national average on most routes, sometimes slightly above on lanes that do not have heavy carrier traffic in both directions. Routes to and from Charlotte, Atlanta, and the DC area are well-serviced and competitive. Long haul routes to Texas, the Midwest, or the West Coast cost a bit more simply because Raleigh is not a major hub. The relocation market helps keep prices fair though because there is consistent two-way demand. Get a quote to see your exact price.

Dallas is consistently at or below the national average for auto transport. The high carrier competition in this market keeps prices down. You are not going to pay a premium just to get a car in or out of DFW. The only time prices shift noticeably is during the summer relocation season when demand spikes. Even then it is modest. Routes to Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and Oklahoma City are especially active and efficient. Get a quote to see your exact price.

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