Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Houston, Texas to Passaic, New Jersey

Cost of Shipping a Car from Texas to New Jersey Cross-country car shipping costs from Texas to New Jersey typically fall between $1,173 and $1,771. Final price depends on your shipping method, time of year, and distance. See a breakdown of what affects car shipping prices.

It's usually cheaper to drive for shorter distances, but for long cross-country moves, shipping can become competitive or even cheaper when you factor in the "hidden" costs of driving (gas, hotels, food, wear-and-tear) versus the upfront shipping fee, especially if you're moving with others or have an unreliable car.

Shipping a car by train is generally cheaper, especially for long distances (500+ miles), due to higher capacity and lower cost-per-mile, but trucks offer door-to-door convenience, while trains require drop-off/pickup at terminals, adding costs and time, making trucks better for flexibility and short hauls, and trains better for budget and long cross-country trips.