Austin, TX Car Shipping: 2026 Costs & Routes

Our team has been in the car shipping industry for a long time. We worked for some of the largest brokers and knew there was a better way to do things.

So we set out to create a company that would be different. We want to walk you through how the process works and we guarantee to match any price you hear from a competitor.

We're a scrappy team that looks forward to earning your business.

See our Vehicle Shipping Tips for more details about how to prepare your vehicle for shipping in Austin, TX. In short, remove any toll tags (such as TxTag or EZ TAG) and fragile items, make sure a key is available for the carrier, and take off any interior or exterior accessories (bike racks, roof boxes, spoilers) that could be damaged during transit, especially given Austin’s hot weather and busy highways.

Yes, when you ship a vehicle to or from Austin, our quotes are all‑inclusive. All carriers we work with must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance, meeting Texas Department of Insurance requirements. We verify the carrier’s policy is active and in good standing for the entire shipment.

The sooner you book, the better. We recommend scheduling at least two weeks in advance, but posting your shipment as soon as you know the date helps carriers bundle your car with other Austin pickups along I‑35 and the surrounding area. This gives carriers enough time to arrange routes and secure space, especially during Austin's peak moving seasons.

We accept all forms of payment. We can arrange credit cards or arrange for you to pay the carrier directly through cash/certified check. We even accept payment via Cash/Zelle/Venmo.

Your shipment with SAKAEM includes up to 100 lbs of personal items or household goods stored in the trunk area or secured below the window line. If your shipment includes ocean transit (Hawaii shipments), your vehicle must be emptied of all items. SAKAEM and your assigned carrier are not responsible for personal items left inside your vehicle. See our Auto Transport Process Article for more details.

A designated (adult) must be present at pickup and delivery. This designated person plays an important role in the shipping process including documenting the state of the vehicle and signing the Bill of Lading, which acts as a receipt of the vehicle's condition.

In Austin, open transport is the most common and cost‑effective way to ship a vehicle, but an enclosed trailer typically costs about 50% more. Because Austin’s highways can kick up dust, gravel and occasional road debris, owners of high‑value cars—such as classics, exotics, or custom‑painted rides—often choose enclosed transport for extra protection. Our scrappy, locally‑focused team has been moving Austin cars since 2012, so you get reliable service at a fair price.

Door-to-door auto transport service is the epitome of convenience in vehicle shipping. In Austin, we will pick up your car from any address you give—your home, office, or a nearby parking lot—and deliver it straight to the drop‑off address you choose, whether it's another Austin location or elsewhere. If local traffic, road restrictions, or limited access make a direct pick‑up impossible, our carrier will arrange a safe alternate spot, such as a gas station or the Austin‑Bergstrom Airport lot.

We transport sedans, SUVs, pickup trucks, electric vehicles, vans and motorcycles across all 48 continental states + Hawaii. Our services even provide shipment for golf carts, ATVs, or RVs. We can ship vehicles that don't run so long as the vehicle can roll, brake, and steer, and that you can provide the carrier with a key to the vehicle. The only exception is boats, which we do not transport.

Visit SAKAEM Logistics' FAQ page to learn more about car shipping!