Shipping a Car from Dallas, TX to Reno, NV
Moving a car from Dallas to Reno means about 1,621 miles northwestbound, through Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Nevada. That is around 32 hours of driving at car-hauler speeds; our transit estimate is 3–5 days after dispatch. This lane sees steady, moderate demand.
What Dallas to Reno Costs
Over 1,621 miles, an open-trailer sedan runs $810–$1,135 ($0.60 per mile). For a larger vehicle plan on $905–$1,270, and for enclosed carriage of a sedan plan on $1,175–$1,645 (about 45% above open). A comparable-length trip, New York City, NY to Houston, TX (1,691 mi), is priced at $845–$1,185. Delivery to Sacramento, 129 miles from Reno, would be $855–$1,200.
| Service | Vehicle | Typical Price | Good For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sedan / Coupe | $810–$1,135 | Lowest cost, most common |
| Open | SUV / Truck | $905–$1,270 | Bigger cars, same open trailers |
| Open | Minivan | $905–$1,270 | Bigger cars, same open trailers |
| Enclosed | Sedan / Coupe | $1,175–$1,645 | Luxury, classic and low-clearance cars |
Estimates are for a standard sedan; your quote depends on exact addresses, condition and season.
Timing and Seasonality
Mountain passes along the way can close in winter storms, adding a day or two between December and March. Desert heat rarely stops trucks, but midday loading can be hard, so early-morning pickups are common. Three weeks of lead time works well for 1,621 miles. Across Texas expect severe spring storms, Gulf hurricanes and desert heat in the west; across Nevada, desert heat and Sierra snow near Reno.
The Route and Corridor
A carrier on this lane works through Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Nevada. In Nevada, I-15 and I-80 span big gaps between services. In Colorado, I-70 climbs through the Rockies near the Eisenhower Tunnel while I-25 runs the Front Range. Utah: I-15, I-80 and I-70 cross mountains and salt flats. Pickup is on Central time and delivery on Pacific time, so a driver's call can come an hour off your clock.
Pickup and Delivery Details
Pickup in Dallas. One of the country's biggest vehicle-transport hubs, with I-30, I-35E and I-45 and heavy carrier supply. Trucks working Dallas lean on I-30, I-35E and I-45. The nearest major airport, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, is a common landmark for meeting a driver.
Delivery in Reno. Cold-season storms around Reno can push pickup dates back by a day or two. High-desert gateway on I-80 whose Sierra pass can close in winter storms. The nearest major airport, Reno-Tahoe International Airport, is a common landmark for meeting a driver.
Practical Tips for This Lane
- Be flexible on the date. A four-day pickup window lets dispatchers slot your car into a load heading northwest.
- Remove loose items. Personal belongings are usually not insured in transit; clear the cabin before pickup in Dallas.
- Inspect at both ends. Walk around the car with the driver in Dallas and again in Reno, and note anything on the bill of lading.