Freight shipping from California to Texas with per pallet LTL, full truckload, and box truck capacity across the Southwest corridor.
Ship LTL freight from California to Texas on a corridor Warp runs every week — Los Angeles to Dallas alone is a top-20 lane across our network with 3,164 completed shipments. We consolidate Southern California outbound freight from the LA basin and Inland Empire and run it on line-haul into the DFW Metroplex, Greater Houston, the I-35 Texas Triangle, and the El Paso and Laredo border markets. Pricing is all-inclusive and per pallet, starting at $348 to San Antonio, with no fuel, liftgate, or reweigh fees added after booking. Every load is tracked end to end behind 98.2% on-time delivery and a 99.2% damage-free record.
From $348 per pallet · 2-4 day transit · All-inclusive · 98.2% on time
Live all-inclusive rates
Per-pallet LTL rates by destination
For specific city-pair quotes from California to Texas, see each lane page (live rates, full carrier comparison, instant book):
- LTL Los Angeles to Dallas — from $358/pallet, 3-day transit → /ltl/los-angeles-to-dallas
- LTL Los Angeles to Houston — from $357/pallet, 4-day transit → /ltl/los-angeles-to-houston
- LTL Los Angeles to Austin — from $381/pallet, 4-day transit → /ltl/los-angeles-to-austin
- LTL Los Angeles to San Antonio — from $348/pallet, 4-day transit → /ltl/los-angeles-to-san-antonio
- LTL Los Angeles to El Paso — from $451/pallet, 2-day transit → /ltl/los-angeles-to-el-paso
- LTL Los Angeles to Laredo — from $489/pallet, 4-day transit → /ltl/los-angeles-to-laredo
Warp customers
California to Texas lane rates
Per pallet LTL rates from Los Angeles to the major Texas metros. Live Warp rates as of the most recent refresh, all inclusive (no fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no terminal handling).
| Origin | Destination | Transit | Per pallet (from) | Lane page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | Dallas, TX | 3 days | $358 | /ltl/los-angeles-to-dallas |
| Los Angeles, CA | Houston, TX | 4 days | $357 | /ltl/los-angeles-to-houston |
| Los Angeles, CA | Austin, TX | 4 days | $381 | /ltl/los-angeles-to-austin |
| Los Angeles, CA | San Antonio, TX | 4 days | $348 | /ltl/los-angeles-to-san-antonio |
| Los Angeles, CA | El Paso, TX | 2 days | $451 | /ltl/los-angeles-to-el-paso |
| Los Angeles, CA | Laredo, TX | 4 days | $489 | /ltl/los-angeles-to-laredo |
Rates above are LTL per pallet starting prices for a single standard 48x40 pallet. Moving a full truckload from California to Texas or a multi pallet load? Get an instant quote with your exact pallet count, weight, and dimensions.
How Warp ships freight from California to Texas
Warp runs California to Texas as a consolidated line-haul corridor, not a string of one-off truck bookings.
We pool Southern California outbound freight out of the LA basin and the Inland Empire, build it onto line-haul into Texas, and hand the last leg to regional carriers for final delivery.
Out of El Paso and the Gulf we run I-10; into the DFW Metroplex we take I-20 and I-30; down the Texas Triangle to Austin and San Antonio we run I-35, and I-35 south carries freight to the Laredo border.
Los Angeles to Dallas alone is a top-20 lane across our entire network, with 3,164 completed shipments — so this is not a route we are guessing at. It is freight we move every week.
Modes available on the corridor
Most California to Texas freight moves as LTL, palletized and consolidated onto shared line-haul — that is where the per-pallet pricing below applies, starting at $348 per pallet on the cheaper lanes.
When a shipment outgrows LTL economics, the same corridor supports volume LTL and full truckload, so you do not have to re-platform as you scale.
Pickups across Southern California can be arranged same day before a 1pm local cutoff when carrier availability and your dock hours allow — handy when a Texas customer needs freight rolling today.
Whatever the mode, the booking flow, the tracking, and the all-inclusive rate work the same way, so a one-pallet shipper and a multi-truckload account see one consistent system.
California origin coverage
Our origin footprint covers the full Southern California freight belt.
In the LA basin that means Vernon and Commerce, City of Industry, and the dense warehouse zones feeding the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach — useful when import freight clears a container and needs to keep moving east.
Out in the Inland Empire we cover Ontario, Fontana, and Rialto, where so much of the region's distribution capacity now sits.
Because we consolidate across all of these points rather than dispatching from a single yard, a pallet leaving Fontana and a pallet leaving Vernon can ride the same Texas line-haul.
That pooling is what keeps the per-pallet rate low without asking you to fill a trailer on your own.
Texas destination coverage
On the Texas end we deliver across the metros that actually drive California to Texas demand.
The DFW Metroplex anchors it — Los Angeles to Dallas is our busiest California to Texas lane at 3,164 shipments and a top-20 lane network-wide.
Greater Houston is the next major draw down I-10, with Los Angeles to Houston freight typically landing in about four days.
Up and down I-35 we serve the Texas Triangle: Austin and San Antonio, both roughly four-day transits from Los Angeles.
And we reach the border markets — El Paso, the closest Texas metro to LA and our fastest lane at a two-day transit, plus Laredo, the gateway for Mexico-bound and cross-border trade.
Six metros, one corridor, one booking flow.
All-inclusive per-pallet pricing
Every Warp rate on this corridor is all inclusive. There is no fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential fee, no reweigh or reclass charge, and no terminal handling tacked on after the fact.
The number you see at booking is the number on your invoice.
On a per-pallet basis (one pallet, 500 lb, 48x40) that means Los Angeles to San Antonio starts at $348, with Dallas, Houston, and Austin in a similar band and the border lanes to El Paso and Laredo priced for their distance.
Compare that to a typical carrier quote, where fuel and accessorials are quoted separately and only resolve on the bill — the all-in price is the whole point.
Each lane page carries a live per-pallet rate and transit time so the figures stay current.
Tracking, monitoring, and the proof behind the rate
A cheap quote means little if the freight shows up late or damaged, so the corridor runs on real performance, not promises.
Across the network Warp delivers on time 98.2% of the time and damage-free 99.2% of the time — that is a 0.81% damage incident rate, against a 1.24% ATA industry baseline.
Every shipment on the California to Texas corridor is monitored end to end, with AI watching the milestones so an at-risk load gets flagged before it becomes a late delivery rather than after.
That visibility scales with us: 979,526 total shipments moved, 503,968 completed through cross dock, across 50+ cross dock facilities and 38,000+ carrier and vehicle partners.
The rate is honest because the operation behind it is measured.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to ship LTL from California to Texas?
Warp's California to Texas LTL rates are all inclusive and quoted per pallet (one pallet, 500 lb, 48x40).
Los Angeles to San Antonio starts at $348, and Dallas, Houston, and Austin sit in a similar band, with El Paso and Laredo priced for the border distance.
There is no fuel surcharge, liftgate, residential, or reweigh fee added later — the rate you book is the rate you are invoiced.
Each lane page shows a live per-pallet rate and transit time so you always see the current number.
How long does freight take from California to Texas?
Transit depends on the lane. Los Angeles to El Paso is the fastest at a 2-day transit, since it is the closest Texas metro. Los Angeles to Dallas runs about 3 days.
Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Laredo are typically 4-day transits.
Warp moves this freight on consolidated line-haul — I-10 to the Gulf, I-20 and I-30 into DFW, and I-35 down the Texas Triangle and to the Laredo border — with regional carriers handling final delivery.
Which California cities and which Texas metros does Warp cover?
On the origin side Warp covers the Southern California freight belt: the LA basin (Vernon, Commerce, City of Industry), the Inland Empire (Ontario, Fontana, Rialto), and the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
On the destination side we deliver to the DFW Metroplex, Greater Houston, Austin and San Antonio along I-35, and the border markets of El Paso and Laredo.
Each metro routes to its own dedicated lane page for a live quote.
Is Los Angeles to Dallas a lane Warp actually runs often?
Yes. Los Angeles to Dallas is a top-20 lane across the Warp network, with 3,164 completed shipments — it is the busiest California to Texas lane we run.
So you are booking onto an established line-haul with regular capacity into the DFW Metroplex, not a route we would have to spin up from scratch.
Are there hidden fees or surcharges on Warp rates?
No. Every Warp rate on this corridor is all inclusive. There is no fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential fee, no reweigh or reclass charge, and no terminal handling added after booking.
The price quoted at booking is the price on your invoice. That is the opposite of a typical carrier quote, where fuel and accessorials are listed separately and only resolve when the bill arrives.
Can I get same day pickup in Southern California?
Often, yes.
Same day pickup is available across Southern California before a 1pm local cutoff, subject to carrier availability and your shipping hours — so it is not guaranteed, but it is frequently doable when you book early.
Once a load is on the corridor it is tracked end to end, with AI monitoring milestones so an at-risk shipment gets flagged before it turns into a late delivery.
About the Warp freight network
More about the Warp freight network
Warp is a technology-driven freight network that combines cargo van, box truck, LTL, and FTL capacity under one operating system. Shippers get instant rates, real-time tracking, and access to 50+ cross-dock facilities and 14,000+ cargo vans and box trucks — with 80%+ US LTL zip-to-zip coverage and nationwide FTL, box truck, and cargo van.
The network is supported by 24,000+ vetted FTL carriers.
Unlike traditional brokers, Warp uses AI to match the right vehicle to every load based on weight, dimensions, urgency, and cost targets. Cross-dock operations reduce transit time by eliminating unnecessary terminal transfers.
Pool distribution and zone-skipping programs help enterprise shippers lower per-unit delivery costs while maintaining tight appointment windows.
Self-serve shippers can quote, compare, and book freight online in under two minutes. Enterprise accounts get dedicated capacity planning, committed rate programs, and a named operations team. Every shipment includes scan-level visibility from pickup through final delivery.
Warp operates across the contiguous United States with regional density in the Southeast, Texas, Midwest, and Northeast corridors.
Cross-dock facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, New York, Savannah, Orlando, Charlotte, Indianapolis, Columbus, Denver, New Orleans, and Milwaukee support faster transfers and fewer touches on recurring lanes.
Freight modes and vehicle types
| Mode | Max payload | Max cube | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo van | 3,500 lbs | 400 cu ft | Time-sensitive, last-mile, light pallets |
| Box truck | 10,000 lbs | 1,500 cu ft | Regional distribution, no dock required |
| LTL | Per-pallet | Shared trailer | Lower per-pallet cost via cross-dock routing |
| Dry van / FTL | 42,000+ lbs | Full 53-ft trailer | High-volume lanes, recurring programs |
Cargo vans handle loads up to 3,500 pounds and 400 cubic feet, ideal for time-sensitive deliveries, last-mile retail replenishment, and lightweight palletized freight.
Box trucks carry up to 10,000 pounds and 1,500 cubic feet, fitting most regional distribution and store delivery needs without requiring a loading dock.
Dry vans and full truckloads move 42,000+ pounds for high-volume lanes and recurring programs. LTL shipments share trailer space on optimized routes through Warp cross-docks, reducing per-pallet cost by consolidating multiple shippers on the same vehicle.
Warp does not default every shipment to a 53-foot trailer. The AI engine evaluates load weight, cube, delivery window, and cost to recommend the right vehicle. Shippers see all available mode options with live pricing in one comparison screen before booking.
Cross-dock operations
Cross-docking at Warp facilities eliminates warehouse storage. Inbound freight is sorted and transferred directly to outbound vehicles, typically within hours.
This reduces dwell time, lowers damage risk, and compresses delivery windows. Warp cross-docks support pallet-in, pallet-out operations with scan-level tracking at every handoff point.
- Atlanta — Southeast retail flow
- Chicago — Midwest manufacturing and replenishment
- Houston — Texas industrial distribution
- New York — dense Northeast delivery
Facility locations are selected for corridor density: Atlanta handles Southeast retail flow, Chicago serves Midwest manufacturing and replenishment, Houston covers Texas industrial distribution, and New York supports dense Northeast delivery. Each facility operates on appointment-based scheduling to prevent congestion and maintain throughput consistency.
Enterprise freight programs
Enterprise shippers get committed rate programs, dedicated account management, and custom SLA design. Warp builds lane-by-lane rate structures that account for volume commitments, seasonal variation, and mode flexibility. Operations teams monitor shipment execution daily and intervene proactively when exceptions occur.
Self-serve freight quoting
Shippers enter origin and destination, load details, and delivery requirements to see live rates across all available modes. Quotes include estimated transit time, vehicle type, and total cost.
Booking takes one click. After booking, shippers track every shipment with real-time GPS location, milestone updates, and proof of delivery documentation.
Industries and use cases
Retail shippers use Warp for store replenishment programs that deliver to hundreds of locations per week on tight appointment windows. Apparel brands use zone skipping to bypass regional parcel sortation and reduce per-unit delivery cost.
Food and beverage companies rely on time-definite delivery for perishable goods. Manufacturing operations use Warp for inbound vendor consolidation, combining multiple supplier shipments into fewer, fuller loads through cross-dock facilities.
Distribution companies use pool distribution to serve multiple delivery points from a single origin, splitting full truckloads at cross-docks into smaller last-mile vehicles.
Urgent freight recovery covers emergency capacity needs when primary carriers fail or demand spikes unexpectedly. Middle-mile optimization reduces cost and transit time on the longest segment of multi-leg shipments.
Ship your next California to Texas load with Warp.
Whether you are moving a single pallet out of Fontana or steady volume from the Port of Long Beach, the California to Texas corridor runs on one booking flow, one all-inclusive rate, and one tracked operation. Pick your destination metro — Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, or Laredo — for a live per-pallet quote and current transit time. Los Angeles to San Antonio starts at $348, with no fuel, liftgate, or accessorial fees added after you book.
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From $348 per pallet · 2-4 day transit · All-inclusive · 98.2% on time
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