LTL Austin to Los Angeles
Book LTL freight from Austin to Los Angeles — instant all-in rates from 14 carriers. No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no re-weigh charges.
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Median $432/pallet across 9 ZIP samples
Rate varies by where the freight is picked up in Austin and where it drops off in Los Angeles. Each route below connects a pickup zone to a drop-off zone.
- $4304-dayBest
- $4324-day
- $4474-day
- $4304-dayBest
- $4324-day
- $4474-day
- $4304-dayBest
- $4324-day
- $4474-day
- Downtown
- City center pickup / drop-off
- Warp cross-dock
- Near a Warp LTL cross-dock facility
- Industrial
- Industrial corridor
LTL rates: Austin to Los Angeles
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · all rates as of Apr 21, 2026
Daylight
+5 more| Carrier — click row to quote | Rate | Transit | vs Warp LTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warp LTLWarp Technology's own service · all inclusive | $430All in, surcharge free | 4 days | |
| SOUTHWESTERN MOTOR TRANSPORT INC | $379 | 4 days | -$51 |
| Forward Air | $425 | 2 days | -$5 |
| RL Carriers | $439 | 3 days | +$9 |
| AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION | $449 | 3 days | +$19 |
| DAYLIGHT TRANSPORT | $456 | 3 days | +$26 |
| FEDEX FREIGHT ECONOMY | $477 | 5 days | +$47 |
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Austin (78701) → Los Angeles (90012)
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 ↓$315–$775+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Austin to Los Angeles lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | Forward Air | R+L Carriers | FedEx Freight Economy | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 26% | 26.5% | 28.5% | 26.0–28.5% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $90 | $225 | $195 | $90–$225 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $75 | $225 | $195 | $75–$225 | $0 |
| Limited access | $100 | $225 | $205 | $100–$225 | $0 |
| Appointment | $25 est. | $0 | $40 est. | $0–$40 | $0 |
| Notification | $25 | $100 | $61 | $25–$100 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $315+ | $775+ | $696+ | $315–$775+ | $0 |
Charges shown for a 1-pallet / 500 lb shipment. Sources: Forward Air Expedited LTL Accessorial Charges (March 2026), R+L Carriers Rules Tariff (updated Apr 1, 2026), FedEx Freight Surcharge Quicksheet 2025, Eniture LTL Fee Comparison. Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Austin to Los Angeles
How Warp routes the Austin to Los Angeles lane
LTL freight from Austin to Los Angeles
Austin to Los Angeles is served by 13 carriers in the Warp network. Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $379 to $477 per pallet with transit times of 2 to 5 days.
Warp prices this lane at $430 per pallet with 4-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.
Los Angeles is the entry point for nearly 40 percent of US container imports, and the local LTL market reflects that scale.
The I-710 corridor from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach into Vernon, Compton, and the City of Industry carries the highest concentration of short-haul freight in the country.
Carbon footprint of LTL freight from Austin to Los Angeles
A single pallet moving from Austin to Los Angeles over 1,379 miles emits approximately 85 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 2,220 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 9 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 Los Angeles?
LTL shipping from Austin to Los Angeles starts at $430 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $379 to $477 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 Los Angeles?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Austin to Los Angeles lane, the rate is $430 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 Los Angeles lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Austin to Los Angeles, including scan events at the Dallas-Fort Worth and Los Angeles cross-docks. Transit on this lane is 4 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 Los Angeles?
Warp LTL transit from Austin to Los Angeles is 4 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 2 days to 5 days.
Warp transits faster than traditional terminal carriers because freight moves through the Dallas-Fort Worth and Los Angeles cross-docks instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Austin to Los Angeles corridor?
Freight on the Austin to Los Angeles lane routes through the Dallas-Fort Worth cross-dock near the origin and the Los Angeles 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 Southern California retail, port drayage handoffs, and regional distribution across the LA basin. This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Austin to Los Angeles?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Austin to Los Angeles in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $430 with 13 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 Los Angeles?
Warp's all-inclusive rate of $430 per pallet on Austin to Los Angeles includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $379 to $477 before surcharges.
Warp routes freight through the Dallas-Fort Worth and Los Angeles cross-docks instead of terminal-to-terminal hops, compressing transit to 4 days.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Austin to Los Angeles lane?
Every carrier on the Austin to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
A single pallet moving from Austin to Los Angeles via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 85 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 1,379-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 2,220 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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