Tennessee to Texas Car Shipping
Ship your car from Tennessee to Texas with Bold Auto Transport. This 790-mile route takes 5-8 business days with door-to-door pickup and delivery. Open carrier rates start at $590-$800. Every shipment includes full coverage insurance with a $0 deductible.
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About the Tennessee to Texas Route
Bold Auto Transport runs the Tennessee to Texas lane regularly. At roughly 790 miles, it is a mid-distance move that typically takes 5-8 business days by open carrier. Pickup commonly serves the Nashville area and delivery the Houston area, along with the surrounding cities and suburbs.
This is a popular seasonal snowbird lane, so demand shifts through the year — heavier southbound volume in fall and winter, and heavier northbound in spring. Booking a couple of weeks ahead helps secure better rates and pickup windows.
Choose open transport ($590-$800) for the best value, or enclosed transport ($767-$1,040) for added protection on luxury, classic, or high-value vehicles. Every Tennessee to Texas shipment is fully insured with a $0 deductible, with door-to-door pickup and delivery.
Planning a move on either end of this lane? See our full guides to Tennessee car shipping and Texas car shipping for state-specific routes, carriers, and pricing.
How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Car from Tennessee to Texas?
It costs $590-$800 to ship a standard sedan from Tennessee to Texas on an open carrier, or $767-$1,040 for enclosed transport. The 790-mile route takes 5-8 business days door-to-door. Pricing includes full coverage insurance with a $0 deductible. SUVs add $50–$100 and full-size trucks add $100–$200 to standard sedan rates.
Here is Bold Auto Transport's rate breakdown for Tennessee to Texas car shipping by vehicle type:
| Vehicle Type | Open Carrier | Enclosed Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan (Civic, Camry, Accord) | $590-$800 | $767-$1,040 |
| SUV (RAV4, Explorer, Tahoe) | +$50-$100 | +$75-$150 |
| Truck (F-150, Silverado, Ram) | +$100-$200 | +$150-$250 |
These prices include door-to-door pickup and delivery, full coverage insurance with a $0 deductible, and a dedicated transport coordinator. No hidden fees. The quote you receive is the price you pay.
Use our free car shipping cost calculator for a personalized estimate based on your exact vehicle and pickup/delivery addresses.
How to Ship a Car from Tennessee to Texas
Shipping your car from Tennessee to Texas with Bold Auto Transport is a straightforward process:
- Get a free instant quote — Enter your Tennessee pickup address and Texas delivery address in our car shipping calculator. No contact information required.
- Book and meet your coordinator — Once you confirm, Bold assigns you a dedicated transport coordinator who manages your entire shipment.
- Vehicle pickup in Tennessee — A vetted carrier arrives at your Tennessee address. A joint condition inspection is documented on the Bill of Lading.
- 5-8-day transit with tracking — Your vehicle is transported from Tennessee to Texas with real-time tracking and proactive updates from your coordinator.
- Delivery in Texas — The carrier delivers your vehicle to your Texas address. Final inspection confirms everything arrived in perfect condition.
Open vs. Enclosed Transport: Tennessee to Texas
Open carrier transport is the most popular and affordable option for Tennessee to Texas car shipping. About 90% of customers on this route choose open transport. Your vehicle travels on a multi-car hauler alongside 7–10 other vehicles.
Enclosed carrier transport is recommended if you're shipping a luxury, classic, or exotic vehicle worth over $50,000. The vehicle travels in a fully covered trailer protected from all weather and road debris. Enclosed costs 30–40% more but provides maximum protection.
Both options include Bold's $0 deductible full coverage insurance at no extra charge — a benefit most competitors don't offer.
Why Choose Bold Auto Transport for Tennessee to Texas Shipping?
- Lowest rates — Bold's Tennessee to Texas rates start at $590-$800, consistently below the industry average for this route.
- $0 deductible insurance — Full coverage included free on every shipment. Most competitors charge extra or include $250–$500 deductibles.
- Dedicated coordinator — One person manages your Tennessee to Texas shipment from start to finish. No call centers.
- Price match guarantee — Found a lower rate from a licensed competitor? Bold will match it.
- 4.7/5 rating — Rated 4.7 out of 5 by verified Google customers. BBB A+ accredited. USDOT #3775668.
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