Florida to Texas Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Florida to Texas is simple. Follow these key steps:

Clean your vehicle: Wash the exterior so you can document any existing damage with photos. This protects you if issues arise during transit.

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and fragile items. Carriers typically don’t insure personal property left inside.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank) and that the battery is charged. Fix any leaks before shipping.

Remove accessories: Take off custom spoilers, bike racks, roof boxes, and antennas that could get damaged or cause clearance issues.

Disable alarms: Turn off your car alarm to prevent it from going off during transport.

Provide a key: Have a spare key ready for the driver at pickup and delivery.

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Taking these steps ensures a smooth shipping experience from Florida to Texas.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Florida to Texas. Every carrier in our network must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your shipment begins, we verify that the carrier’s insurance is active and valid. We also require all carriers to list Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their policy. This gives you extra protection and peace of mind.

The insurance covers damage that may occur during loading, transport, and unloading. You’ll receive the carrier’s insurance information before your vehicle ships, so you have all the details on file.

We recommend scheduling your car shipment from Florida to Texas at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you the best results.

Here’s why early booking helps:

• Better carrier availability: More carriers can bid on your route, which often means lower prices
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup date options to choose from
• Route optimization: Carriers can bundle your vehicle with other shipments heading to Texas, reducing costs

Need to ship last minute? We can often arrange pickup within 2-5 days, though this may limit your options and increase costs. Contact us as soon as you know your moving dates, and we’ll work to accommodate your timeline.

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 auto transport uses an open-air carrier that exposes your vehicle to weather and road elements during the Florida to Texas journey. It’s the most popular and affordable option, costing significantly less than enclosed transport. Your car ships safely alongside other vehicles, just like you see car carriers on the highway.

Enclosed auto transport ships your vehicle inside a fully covered trailer, protecting it from weather, dust, and road debris. This premium service costs 40-60% more than open transport but is worth considering for luxury vehicles, classic cars, exotic sports cars, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

For most Florida to Texas moves, open transport works perfectly well. The route has excellent highways and mild weather conditions. However, if you’re shipping a high-value vehicle or want maximum protection, enclosed transport provides extra peace of mind.

Learn more in our detailed open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes! We offer door-to-door auto transport service for all shipments from Florida to Texas. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you choose in Florida and deliver it directly to your specified location in Texas.

When you book your shipment, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our assigned carrier will do their best to access both locations. However, if your street has low-hanging trees, narrow roads, or weight restrictions that prevent large car carriers from entering, we’ll work with you to find a safe nearby alternative—like a shopping center parking lot or gas station within a few blocks.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle. You won’t need to drive to a terminal or arrange extra transportation. We handle the logistics so you can focus on your move from Florida to Texas.

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!