Colorado to Texas Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Colorado to Texas is simple. Follow these key steps to ensure a smooth, damage-free shipment:

• Clean your car: Wash the exterior before pickup. This makes it easier to spot any pre-existing scratches or dents during the inspection.
• Document the condition: Take clear photos of all sides of your vehicle. This protects you in the unlikely event of a dispute.
• Remove personal items: Carriers are not insured to cover personal belongings. Remove all valuables, loose items, and anything in the trunk or back seat.
• Remove or secure accessories: Take off external accessories like bike racks, spoilers, or custom antennas that could be damaged in transit.
• Remove toll passes and parking tags: Devices like E-ZPass or SunPass can accidentally scan and charge tolls along the route. Remove them before pickup.
• Check your fluids and tire pressure: Make sure there are no active leaks and that your tires are properly inflated.
• Leave a quarter tank of gas: Your car needs enough fuel to be loaded and unloaded, but a full tank adds unnecessary weight.
• Disable your car alarm: An alarm that triggers during transport can cause significant delays for the carrier.
• Have a key ready: Provide the carrier with a key so they can move your vehicle on and off the truck safely.

For a full checklist, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. A little preparation goes a long way in making your Colorado to Texas auto transport experience stress-free!

Yes, your vehicle is insured when shipping from Colorado to Texas with Sherpa Auto Transport. Every carrier we work with is required to carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your car ever leaves Colorado, we verify that the carrier’s insurance policy is active and in good standing. We don’t just take their word for it — we check it ourselves. All contracted carriers are also required to add Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy, giving you an extra layer of protection.

Our quotes are all-inclusive, so there are no hidden fees or surprise charges. The price you see is the price you pay — insurance included.

If you have specific questions about coverage during your Colorado to Texas shipment, our team is happy to help. Contact us anytime for peace of mind before you ship.

The sooner you book, the better. We recommend scheduling your Colorado pickup at least two weeks in advance — but if you can plan further ahead, do it. Here’s why:

• Carrier availability: The Colorado-to-Texas route is popular, but open carrier spots fill up fast, especially in peak summer months.
• Better rates: Last-minute bookings often cost more. Early scheduling gives you access to the most competitive pricing.
• Route bundling: Carriers look to fill their trucks with shipments heading in the same direction. The earlier you post your shipment, the easier it is for a carrier to bundle your vehicle with others on the Colorado-to-Texas corridor — keeping costs down for everyone.

If your move is time-sensitive, expedited shipping is available, but it will come at a premium. For a stress-free experience, aim to get your free quote and lock in your shipment date as early as possible.

No payment is due at the time of booking. We do require a payment method on file so that it is available to charge once a carrier is secured. We accept all major debit and credit cards, including Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express. The most convenient option is to pay for your shipment in full by credit card at the time a carrier is secured.

We also allow you to pay for your Initial Payment via credit or debit card and then pay the outstanding balance on delivery day via cash or a certified check made out to the carrier.

Your Sherpa shipment includes up to 100 lbs of personal items or household goods stored in the trunk area or secured below the window line. If you are shipping to or from a port or your shipment includes ocean transit, your vehicle must be emptied of all items. Sherpa and your assigned carrier cannot be responsible for personal items left inside the vehicle. See our Vehicle Shipping Tips for more details.

Yes. It is important that you, or another adult that you trust, is there for pickup and delivery of your vehicle. 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.

Open transport is the most popular and affordable option for shipping your car from Colorado to Texas. Your vehicle rides on an open-air trailer — the same type used to deliver new cars to dealerships. It’s safe, reliable, and the right choice for most standard vehicles.

Enclosed transport costs roughly 50% more than open transport, but it provides extra protection. Your car is fully covered inside a trailer, shielded from road debris, dust, and weather along the Colorado-to-Texas route. This option is best for:

• Classic or vintage cars
• Luxury or exotic vehicles
• Cars with custom paint jobs or body work
• Any high-value vehicle where added protection is worth the cost

For most everyday vehicles, open transport is the smart, cost-effective choice. If your car holds significant monetary or sentimental value, the extra cost of enclosed shipping is well worth the peace of mind.

Not sure which option is right for you? Check out our detailed open vs. enclosed auto transport guide to help you decide.

Yes! Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service for all shipments, including those traveling from Colorado to Texas. This is the most convenient and popular option for our customers.

Here’s how it works: when you book your shipment, simply provide your preferred pickup address in Colorado and your delivery address in Texas. Your assigned carrier will come directly to you — no need to drop your vehicle off at a terminal.

Keep in mind that carriers operate large trucks, so there may be occasional restrictions in certain areas, such as narrow streets, low-hanging trees, or local ordinances. If your address is difficult to access, your driver will work with you to find a safe and convenient nearby alternative — like a parking lot or gas station just around the corner.

Door-to-door service is available for most pickup and delivery locations throughout both Colorado and Texas, including major cities like Denver, Colorado Springs, Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.

Many Auto Transport companies try to tease customers with lower rates, only to surprise you with “hidden costs” later. At Sherpa Auto Transport, we do things differently. We provide one locked-in price upfront and stick to it. If unexpected costs arise, we pay them out of our own pocket.

While we may not always be the cheapest option at first glance, our commitment to transparency and reliability offers exceptional value. As a premium service, we ensure an stress-free experience from start to finish.

We transport sedans, SUVs, pickup trucks, vans and motorcycles across the nation, including service to Alaska and Hawaii. At this time, we do not service boats, golf carts, ATVs, or RVs. We can ship both operable and inoperable vehicles so long as the vehicle can roll, brake, and steer, and that you can provide the carrier with a key to the vehicle. We can also ship electric vehicles.

Visit Sherpa’s FAQ page to learn more about car shipping!