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Ship a car from New Orleans, LA to Houston, TX

The honest way to move a vehicle on this lane: you set the price, you see our small flat fee openly, and you pay the driver directly on delivery. No hidden markup, no deposit, no sales calls.

$350–$510
Typical open transport
$560–$820
Enclosed
380 mi
Approx. distance
1–3 days
Typical transit
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Cost breakdown

What it costs to ship New Orleans → Houston

Transport typeTypical price rangeBest for
Open carrier$350 – $510Everyday cars, trucks, SUVs — the most affordable option
Enclosed carrier$560 – $820Classics, exotics, low-clearance and high-value vehicles
These are typical market ranges, not a quote. On Loadgency your price is whatever you set when you post — carriers claim it at full price and you pay them directly (COD). Our flat fee (the greater of $50 or 10%) is shown openly before you commit. Prices move with season, fuel, and demand.
How it works

Three steps on this route

1

Post the New Orleans pickup

Enter your vehicle, your New Orleans, LA pickup and Houston, TX delivery, and the price you want to pay. Under 3 minutes.

2

We broker it to every network

Your load hits Central Dispatch, Super Dispatch, and the boards at once — so carriers running this lane see it fast.

3

Pay on delivery

$0 upfront. The driver is paid directly when your car arrives in Houston. Our flat fee is all we ever make.

Why this lane with us

No markup. No deposit. No hounding.

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You set the price

We never quote New Orleans–Houston and mark it up. The number is yours, shown to carriers at full value.

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Documented both ends

Digital Bill of Lading plus inspection photos at New Orleans pickup and Houston delivery.

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No sales calls

The only call you'll get is the carrier's 1–2 hour heads-up before pickup. No advisor blowing up your phone.

FAQ

New Orleans to Houston — questions

How much does it cost to ship a car from New Orleans, LA to Houston, TX?
Open transport typically runs $350–$510 and enclosed $560–$820 over about 380 miles. On Loadgency you set your own price and pay the driver directly — our flat fee (the greater of $50 or 10%) is the only markup, and it's shown up front.
How long does shipping take on this route?
Plan on roughly 1–3 days of transit once your car is picked up, plus a 1–3 day pickup window. Weather, season, and exact pickup/delivery points shift it.
Do I pay anything up front?
No. $0 upfront and COD — you pay the assigned carrier directly on delivery in Houston. We never hold your money.
Is my car insured on the way?
Every carrier we assign must carry active cargo insurance, verified before dispatch. Your digital BOL and inspection photos back any claim.
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