Texas Lone Star Auto Auction Transport — From the Texas Lone Star Lot to Your Door

• Bill of sale
• Buyer ID or release confirmation
• Lot or stock number and VIN
• Auction location and hours
• Running condition

Send these with your quote request or as soon as the vehicle is released, and we'll handle the rest.

Texas auctions move a lot of trucks, which take more space on a carrier than sedans. Tell us the cab and bed configuration and any lift so the carrier plans the load correctly. Expedited pickup within 24–48 hours of release is often available.

Auction car shipping is priced like any other move: distance first, then vehicle size, condition, transport type and timing. On open transport, short trips under 500 miles typically run about $1.50–$2.00 per mile and long trips drop to roughly $0.60–$0.80 per mile. Enclosed transport adds 30–40%, and non-running vehicles usually add a $100–$200 winch fee (more for vehicles that don't roll).

Texas is one of the largest auto auction markets in the country, with dealer and public auctions across Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Austin and beyond. Buyers come from across the state and nationwide, drawn by high inventory and competitive prices — and by vehicles that often have less rust than cars from northern states.

Tell us the exact auction and address. Big Texas metros have many auction sites, and a few miles can change which carrier is closest.

Texas auctions include both dealer-only and public sales. Check the auction's payment, release and removal rules. Summer heat can be hard on non-running cars with weak batteries and old tires, so share the vehicle's condition when you book.

Here are example distances and typical open-carrier prices for a standard sedan from Dallas–Fort Worth. Your price depends on the exact location, vehicle and season.

• Dallas–Fort Worth to [Houston](/cities/houston-car-shipping) (~240 mi): about $350–$550 open, 1–2 days in transit
• Dallas–Fort Worth to Oklahoma City (~205 mi): about $300–$500 open, 1–2 days in transit
• Dallas–Fort Worth to [Atlanta](/cities/atlanta-car-shipping) (~780 mi): about $550–$850 open, 2–4 days in transit
• Dallas–Fort Worth to [Denver](/cities/denver-car-shipping) (~790 mi): about $550–$850 open, 2–4 days in transit
• Dallas–Fort Worth to [Los Angeles](/cities/los-angeles-car-shipping) (~1,435 mi): about $850–$1,200 open, 3–5 days in transit

Enclosed transport usually adds 30–40%. Non-running vehicles add a winch charge.

Texas has some of the busiest car shipping lanes in the country. Popular routes include Texas to California, Texas to Florida, Texas to Colorado, Texas to Georgia and Texas to New York. See Texas car shipping.

Inspect the vehicle against the auction listing and condition report, and against the Bill of Lading from pickup. Note any new transport damage on the Bill of Lading before signing — issues that were present at the auction are handled through Texas Lone Star auto auctions's own arbitration or condition policies, not the carrier. Then plan title transfer, inspection and registration in your state. See moving a car to a new state and the auction pickup guide.

Texas auctions draw buyers from across the country, especially for trucks and SUVs. If you're buying a lifted or modified truck, give us its measurements so we can assign a trailer position that fits. See shipping a lifted or modified truck.

• The exact location address (not just the city)
• Lot, stock or VIN number
• Your buyer or account number
• The release, gate pass or pickup authorization
• Pickup hours and a contact phone number at the location
• Whether the vehicle runs, steers and brakes, and whether keys are included
• Your delivery address and the best contact at delivery

With these details, we can schedule the pickup without back-and-forth and keep your vehicle from sitting in storage.

Vehicles bought through Texas Lone Star auto auctions ship to buyers across the country. Some of the most common destination states include Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico, Arkansas. Each state page shows pickup cities, typical prices and popular routes, and our routes page lists every corridor we cover.