LTL Austin to Houston
Book LTL freight from Austin to Houston — instant all-in rates from 17 carriers. No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no re-weigh charges.
99.2% damage-free · $100K carrier liability · Live GPS tracking
Median $314/pallet across 9 ZIP samples
Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in Austin and where it drops off in Houston. Each route below connects a pickup zone to a drop-off zone.
- $3092-dayBest
- $3212-day
- $3142-day
- $3092-dayBest
- $3212-day
- $3142-day
- $3092-dayBest
- $3212-day
- $3142-day
- Downtown
- City center pickup / drop-off
- Warp cross-dock
- Near a Warp LTL cross-dock facility
- Industrial
- Industrial corridor
LTL rates: Austin to Houston
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · all rates as of Apr 21, 2026
Daylight
+8 more| Carrier — click row to quote | Rate | Transit | vs Warp LTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warp LTLWarp Technology's own service · all inclusive | $309All in, surcharge free | 2 days | |
| SOUTHWESTERN MOTOR TRANSPORT INC | $171 | 1 day | -$138 |
| DAYLIGHT TRANSPORT | $196 | 1 day | -$113 |
| AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION | $198 | 1 day | -$111 |
| CCFS | $205 | 1 day | -$104 |
| DUGAN TRUCK LINE LLC | $218 | 1 day | -$91 |
| Vocar Transportation | $228 | 1 day | -$81 |
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Austin (78701) → Houston (77002)
Warp LTL's rate above is the full invoice — no fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential delivery charge. The other carriers listed show base rates only and typically add 6 to 8 surcharges after delivery.
See what they charge ↓$395–$400+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Austin to Houston lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | Southwestern Motor | Daylight Transport | AAA Cooper | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 26% | 26% | 26% | 26.0% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $125 est. | $125 est. | $125 est. | $125 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $110 est. | $110 est. | $110 est. | $110 | $0 |
| Limited access | $110 est. | $110 est. | $110 est. | $110 | $0 |
| Appointment | $25 est. | $25 est. | $25 est. | $25 | $0 |
| Notification | $25 est. | $25 est. | $30 est. | $25–$30 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $395+ | $395+ | $400+ | $395–$400+ | $0 |
Charges shown for a 1-pallet / 500 lb shipment. Sources: AAA Cooper Rules Tariff (amounts not publicly itemized). Charges marked "est." are industry estimates where carrier tariff is not publicly published. Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Austin to Houston
How Warp routes the Austin to Houston lane
LTL freight from Austin to Houston
Austin to Houston is served by 16 carriers in the Warp network. Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $171 to $228 per pallet with transit times of 1 to 2 days.
Warp prices this lane at $309 per pallet with 2-day transit through the Dallas-Fort Worth cross-dock facility. Austin has grown from a mid-size regional market into one of the most active freight cities in Texas over the past decade.
The tech sector, food and beverage manufacturing, and state government procurement all drive steady local LTL demand across a metro that is still catching up in logistics infrastructure relative to its size.
Houston is the largest city in Texas and the energy capital of the country, which shapes its local LTL market in ways unlike any other major metro.
Energy sector logistics, including oilfield equipment, chemical supply, and industrial components, run alongside a massive consumer goods and retail distribution base.
Carbon footprint of LTL freight from Austin to Houston
A single pallet moving from Austin to Houston over 162 miles emits approximately 10 kg CO2e via Warp cross-dock LTL — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van on the linehaul leg.
The same truck fully loaded emits about 261 kg CO2e on this corridor, which is what a dedicated FTL move would cost at the same mileage regardless of how many pallets ride.
Figures use EPA SmartWay emission factors and cover tank-to-wheel fuel combustion at typical payload. For a recurring program at 100 pallets per year on this lane, the attributed LTL emissions are approximately 1 metric tons CO2e.
These numbers are suitable for Scope 3 Category 4 estimation under the GHG Protocol; see the Warp carbon methodology page for assumptions, sources, and what is excluded (pickup and delivery legs, empty-mile variance, well-to-tank upstream fuel, vehicle embodied emissions).
Frequently asked questions
How much does LTL shipping cost from Austin to Houston?
LTL shipping from Austin to Houston starts at $309 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $171 to $228 before surcharges. Warp includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery in every rate.
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How does Warp price LTL freight from Austin to Houston?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Austin to Houston lane, the rate is $309 per pallet for a standard 500 lb pallet. The rate is all inclusive with no fuel surcharges, no liftgate fees, and no residential delivery charges.
No NMFC codes and no density calculators needed.
What visibility does Warp provide on the Austin to Houston lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Austin to Houston, including scan events at the Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston cross-docks. Transit on this lane is 2 days through 2 cross-dock facilities instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
The Warp driver app delivers proof of delivery photos with electronic signatures on every load. Orbit monitors each shipment in real time, flagging delays before you need to call.
How long does LTL shipping take from Austin to Houston?
Warp LTL transit from Austin to Houston is 2 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 1 day to 2 days.
Warp transits faster than traditional terminal carriers because freight moves through the Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston cross-docks instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Austin to Houston corridor?
Freight on the Austin to Houston lane routes through the Dallas-Fort Worth cross-dock near the origin and the Houston cross-dock near the destination.
Warp sorts and transfers freight for Texas-wide retail distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, and manufacturing delivery. Warp sorts and transfers freight for Texas manufacturing, industrial distribution, and regional delivery.
This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Austin to Houston?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Austin to Houston in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $309 with 16 carriers available for comparison. No callbacks, no waiting for a rep, and no email quotes.
The quote is the invoice with no post-shipment surcharges.
Is Warp cheaper than traditional LTL carriers from Austin to Houston?
Warp's all-inclusive rate of $309 per pallet on Austin to Houston includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $171 to $228 before surcharges.
Warp routes freight through the Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston cross-docks instead of terminal-to-terminal hops, compressing transit to 2 days.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Austin to Houston lane?
Every carrier on the Austin to Houston lane is vetted through Highway before approval. Authority, insurance, safety rating, and operating status are verified automatically.
Freight is handled at the Dallas-Fort Worth cross-dock with scan-level tracking at every handoff, reducing damage risk. Carriers carry Carmack Amendment liability up to $100,000 per shipment. Warp maintains a $75,000 FMCSA surety bond.
Additional cargo insurance up to $1,000,000 per shipment is available through Falvey ($0 deductible on LTL under $10K, 0.30% of declared value). Warp files, processes, and resolves claims for you.
What is the carbon footprint of shipping one LTL pallet from Austin to Houston?
A single pallet moving from Austin to Houston via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 10 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 162-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 261 kg CO2e regardless of how many pallets are on the truck. Figures use EPA SmartWay emission factors and are suitable for GHG Protocol Scope 3 Category 4 estimation.
See the Warp carbon methodology page for sources, assumptions, and what is excluded (pickup and delivery legs, empty-mile variance, well-to-tank upstream fuel, vehicle embodied emissions).
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