Car Shipping Corpus Christi, TX: Door-to-Door Auto Transport
Ship a car to or from Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend with NexGen Auto Transport. Open and enclosed carriers, full insurance and a free quote in minutes.
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Car shipping in Corpus Christi: the quick answer
NexGen Auto Transport ships cars to and from Corpus Christi door to door on open and enclosed carriers. Trips to San Antonio, Austin or Houston usually cost $450–$650 and take 1–3 days, and every shipment is insured at no extra cost.
- Service area: Corpus Christi, Nueces County and the Coastal Bend
- In-state trips: about $450–$650, 1–3 days
- Out of state: about $650–$1,200, 3–7 days
- Insurance: up to $250,000 open, $500,000 enclosed
- Licensing: FMCSA MC 1482694, USDOT 3969190
- Payment: reservation hold to book, balance on delivery. Get your Corpus Christi quote
Scheduled pickup
Tell us your first available date and we set a pickup window that fits your schedule, then keep you updated until the driver arrives in Corpus Christi.
Insurance Covered
Every shipment is insured at no extra cost: up to $250,000 on open carriers and up to $500,000 on enclosed carriers.
FMCSA registered
NexGen Auto Transport is registered with the FMCSA and U.S. DOT (MC 1482694, USDOT 3969190) and has shipped more than 150,000 vehicles since 2021.
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Auto Transport in Corpus Christi, TX
Corpus Christi is the largest city on the Texas Coastal Bend, linked to San Antonio by Interstate 37 and to Houston by US-77 and US-59. Carriers serve the city every week, and we pick up and deliver at your home, base, dealership or campus, so you never have to drive to a terminal.
Our Corpus Christi customers include sailors and families moving to or from Naval Air Station Corpus Christi and NAS Kingsville, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi students, retirees and part-time residents along the coast and Padre Island, and dealers moving inventory to San Antonio and Houston.
One local tip: hurricane season runs from June through November. If you are moving during those months, book a little earlier and keep your pickup window flexible in case a storm delays carriers on the coast.
How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Car to or from Corpus Christi?
Most in-state trips from Corpus Christi cost $450–$650 on an open carrier. Longer routes cost more in total but less per mile. These 2026 estimates are for a standard running sedan on an open carrier:
| To or from Corpus Christi | Miles | Open carrier | Transit time |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 160 | $450 – $650 | 1–3 days |
| Austin | 210 | $450 – $650 | 1–3 days |
| Houston | 220 | $450 – $650 | 1–3 days |
| Dallas | 410 | $450 – $650 | 1–3 days |
| El Paso | 710 | $550 – $750 | 2–4 days |
| Atlanta, GA | 1,030 | $650 – $900 | 3–5 days |
| Denver, CO | 1,090 | $700 – $950 | 3–5 days |
| Orlando, FL | 1,150 | $700 – $1,000 | 3–5 days |
| Chicago, IL | 1,310 | $750 – $1,050 | 3–5 days |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,530 | $850 – $1,200 | 4–7 days |
Enclosed transport costs about 1.4–1.5 times as much. SUVs, pickups and non-running vehicles cost more. See our car shipping cost guide and car shipping cost per mile for the full breakdown.
How Long Does Car Shipping Take From Corpus Christi?
Trips within Texas usually take 1–3 days. Routes of about 1,000 miles take 3–5 days, and coast-to-coast moves take 4–9 days. Pickups in Corpus Christi itself are quick to arrange; pickups on Padre Island, Port Aransas or rural parts of the Coastal Bend can take a day longer. If you need your car moved fast, ask about expedited auto transport.
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Car Shipping Services We Offer in Corpus Christi
Open carrier transport
The most affordable option and the one most customers choose. Your car rides on the same type of trailer that delivers new cars to dealerships.
Enclosed transport
Full protection from weather and road debris for luxury, classic and collector cars. Learn more about enclosed vehicle transport.
Door-to-door delivery
Pickup and delivery at your address anywhere in the Corpus Christi area, as long as a large truck can reach it safely. Here is how door-to-door car shipping works.
Military car shipping
Moving to or from NAS Corpus Christi or NAS Kingsville? We ship personal vehicles for PCS moves and deployments. See our military car shipping options.
Seasonal and snowbird shipping
Spend the winter on the coast? We ship cars for part-time residents before and after the season. See snowbird car shipping.
How to Book Car Shipping in Corpus Christi
- Get a free quote. Enter your pickup and delivery locations, vehicle and first available date.
- Reserve your spot. A card or electronic reservation hold books your shipment, and the balance is due on delivery. Cancelling is free before a carrier is assigned.
- Hand over your car. The driver inspects it with you and records its condition on the bill of lading.
- Receive your car. Inspect it again at delivery, sign, and pay the balance.
Before pickup, follow our car prep checklist.
Areas We Serve Around Corpus Christi
We pick up and deliver throughout the Coastal Bend, including Portland, Robstown, Calallen, Flour Bluff, Padre Island, Port Aransas, Aransas Pass, Rockport, Sinton, Alice and Kingsville.
Shipping somewhere else in Texas? See car shipping in Texas, or our pages for Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio.
Why Choose NexGen for Corpus Christi Car Shipping
- Texas-based team: our office is in Stafford, in the Houston metro, so Texas routes are our home turf.
- Experience: more than 150,000 vehicles shipped since 2021.
- Licensed and insured: FMCSA MC 1482694, USDOT 3969190, with coverage up to $250,000 open and $500,000 enclosed.
- Fair terms: no upfront deposit, the balance due on delivery, and free cancellation before a carrier is assigned.
Frequently Asked Questions
Shipping a standard sedan between Corpus Christi and San Antonio, Austin or Houston usually costs $450–$650 on an open carrier and takes 1–3 days. SUVs, pickups and enclosed transport cost more.
Trips within Texas usually take 1–3 days. Routes of about 1,000 miles take 3–5 days, and coast-to-coast moves take 4–9 days.
Yes. We ship personal vehicles for service members moving to or from NAS Corpus Christi and NAS Kingsville, including PCS moves and deployments.
It can. From June through November a storm can delay pickups and deliveries on the coast for a few days. Booking early and keeping your dates flexible helps.
No. Any adult you authorize can hand over or receive the car and sign the bill of lading. Tell us their name and phone number when you book.