Fully insured, door-to-door auto transport. No deposit until your carrier is confirmed. 5-star rated.
Austin has become one of the fastest growing auto transport markets in the country over the last several years and the volume has followed. The tech industry boom brought tens of thousands of relocations from California, the Northeast, and the Pacific Northwest, and that created enormous shipping demand in both directions. I-35 is the main north to south corridor connecting Austin to Dallas and San Antonio. I-10 is accessible nearby heading east to Houston and west to the Hill Country. Dealer density has grown significantly and auction activity is solid. This market is active and getting more active every year.
Pickups in Austin typically happen within 2 to 3 days. The relocation boom has meant carriers are actively looking for Austin loads because the volume is there. The California to Austin corridor is especially well traveled. Carriers who dropped a California load in Austin are looking for a load back west, which works in your favor if you are shipping from Austin to California. Routes to Dallas and Houston are fast. The I-35 corridor between Austin and Dallas is one of the most consistently active lanes in Texas.
Wichita sits at the junction of I-35 and I-135, which gives it more connectivity than most people realize. I-35 runs north through Oklahoma City toward Kansas City and south into Oklahoma. I-135 connects Wichita to Salina and links back to I-70, the main east west transcontinental highway through Kansas. The challenge is that Wichita is not on I-70 itself and it is not a destination carriers prioritize the way they do Kansas City or Oklahoma City. Copart has a location in Wichita. IAA operates here as well. Manheim services this market through its Kansas City operation with periodic sales runs. The dealer market is decent for the city size but not dense enough to create constant carrier traffic.
Delivering to Wichita has the same routing consideration. Carriers delivering here are usually making a specific Wichita run rather than passing through on a transcontinental route. The city itself is very carrier friendly. Flat terrain, good road widths, and no real access issues for large haulers. Once a carrier commits to the delivery, the handoff is simple. The coordination challenge is upstream, getting a carrier to include Wichita in their route plan in the first place.
Shipping a standard sedan from Austin to Wichita on open carrier currently estimates between $375 and $675. That is based on the 626-mile distance and current market conditions.
Austin pricing runs close to the national average with a few notable corridors. The Austin to California route is competitive and often well priced. The Austin to Dallas and Austin to Houston lanes are very affordable because of the sheer volume. Long haul routes to the Northeast run at market rate. The relocation boom has actually kept prices reasonable because it brought more carrier supply to match the demand.
Wichita runs above the national average on most routes. The regional designation reflects the carrier routing reality. You are paying a small premium to make Wichita worth the stop for a carrier whose natural corridor does not always include it. Routes to Kansas City and Oklahoma City are the most efficient and least expensive. Routes to Dallas, Denver, and Chicago are serviceable but carry more cost than comparable distances in better positioned cities. If you have flexibility on timing, giving us 5 to 7 days of lead time dramatically improves your chances of landing a competitive rate. Get a quote to see your exact price.
Get a firm quote in 30 seconds. No deposit until your carrier is confirmed.
Get Your Free Quote