Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Houston, Texas to Tempe, Arizona

The cost to ship a car 825 miles from Texas to Arizona typically runs between $783 and $1,147. Pricing depends on fuel rates, demand, and pickup preferences. Learn more about how car shipping prices work. To get the best price, try to book in advance and compare multiple quotes.

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.