Alabama Car Shipping
Starting a job at Redstone, wintering on the Gulf, or buying a truck in Texas and bringing it home to Birmingham? We match you with a vetted, licensed carrier and handle the details, door to door, anywhere in Alabama.
Door-to-door shipping anywhere in Alabama. Get your price below.
- Texas to Alabama is a lane our customers book often
- Huntsville, Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile and beyond
- Talk to a real person at (424) 453-1800
Alabama’s Main Routes
Alabama sits between Texas and the Southeast, so most long-distance loads run I-20, I-65, I-85 or I-10.
Texas → Alabama
About 470 (Houston–Mobile) to 640 (Dallas–Birmingham) milesA lane our customers book often. I-20 runs from Dallas through Shreveport and Jackson to Birmingham; I-10 follows the Gulf from Houston to Mobile.
Alabama ↔ Georgia
About 147 (Birmingham–Atlanta) to 330 (Mobile–Atlanta) milesBirmingham to Atlanta is a short run on I-20. From Montgomery and Mobile, I-85 and I-65 do the work.
Alabama ↔ Florida
About 60 (Mobile–Pensacola) to 550 (Birmingham–Orlando) milesNeighbors on I-10 along the Gulf, and a winter run for Birmingham and Huntsville families heading to the Florida peninsula.
Alabama ↔ Tennessee
About 110 (Huntsville–Nashville) to 190 (Birmingham–Nashville) milesStraight up I-65. Huntsville and Nashville are close enough that a carrier often covers both on the same trip.
Prices and transit times depend on your exact route, vehicle and season.Get an exact quote
Shipping in Alabama
Car Shipping Across Alabama
City-by-city shipping notes
Alabama’s big cities sit on I-65 and I-20, and the Gulf Coast hangs off I-10. Notes on the main cities:
Huntsville
Alabama’s largest city since the 2020 census, home to Redstone Arsenal and NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. Off I-565 between I-65 and town.
Birmingham
The biggest metro, where I-20, I-59 and I-65 meet. Hilly neighborhoods like Southside and Homewood can mean meeting at a nearby lot.
Montgomery
The capital, on I-65 and I-85, with Maxwell Air Force Base on the west side of town.
Mobile
Port city at the top of Mobile Bay where I-10 and I-65 meet. Mardi Gras parades close downtown streets for weeks before Lent.
Tuscaloosa
University of Alabama, on I-20/59. Home football weekends close streets near campus, so weekday pickups go smoother.
Auburn
Auburn University, on I-85 between Montgomery and Atlanta. August move-in and May move-out are the busy weeks.
Hoover
Birmingham’s largest suburb, off I-459 and US-31. Many subdivisions have HOA rules about large trucks.
Madison
Next door to Huntsville on I-565, full of newer neighborhoods built for Redstone and NASA families.
Dothan
The Wiregrass, in the southeast corner on US-231 and US-84. Close to the Florida and Georgia lines.
Gulf Shores
Beach condos with tight lots and garages a carrier can’t enter. We usually meet at a public lot near the condo.
Alabama Questions
How do you ship a car from Texas to Alabama?
Most loads run I-20 from Dallas to Birmingham, about 640 miles, or I-10 from Houston to Mobile, about 470. Give us both addresses and your dates, and we match you with a vetted carrier running that lane. Get a quote.
Will hurricane season delay a shipment to the Gulf Coast?
It can. From June through November, carriers watch the forecast for Mobile, Gulf Shores and the coast. If a storm is coming, pickup or delivery moves to after it passes. Inland Alabama is rarely affected for more than a day.
I’m moving to Alabama. How long do I have to register my car?
Alabama gives new residents 30 days. You register through your county’s license office, and what each office asks for can vary, so call yours or check its website before you go. Bring your title (or lienholder details), proof of insurance and your ID.
What does it cost to ship a car to or from Alabama?
It depends on distance, the vehicle, open or enclosed, and the time of year. A short run like Birmingham to Atlanta costs far less than Mobile to Phoenix. Get an exact quote or call (424) 453-1800.
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Moving to Huntsville
Huntsville grew past Birmingham to become Alabama’s largest city, and a lot of that growth is people arriving for work at Redstone Arsenal, NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center and the companies around them. If your start date is fixed, book the car early and plan for it to arrive a few days after you do, or a few days before. Newer subdivisions in Madison and south Huntsville often have HOA rules about big trucks, so we may meet at a nearby school or shopping lot instead. Military families can see military car shipping, and ask about our military discount when you quote.
Game-Day Weekends in Tuscaloosa and Auburn
On home football weekends, streets close around campus and hotels fill for miles. A carrier can’t get near Bryant-Denny or Jordan-Hare on a Saturday, so schedule student pickups and deliveries for weekdays when you can. Move-in in August and move-out in May are the busy weeks. See student car shipping for timing tips.
The Gulf Coast: Mobile, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
Beach condos rarely have room for a carrier, and parking garages are too low. We usually meet at a public lot nearby. In Mobile, Mardi Gras parades close downtown streets for weeks each winter, so check the parade schedule before you pick a date. During hurricane season, keep your dates a little flexible.
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