TX → NY LTL Freight
Houston to New York freight quotes
Compare live LTL freight rates from Houston, TX to New York, NY. About 1,630 miles, 4–6 business days transit, $350–$675 per pallet typical.
About the Houston → New York freight lane
The Houston to New York corridor is one of the most actively quoted LTL lanes in our network. Estes, XPO, Saia, R+L all run direct service on this lane, with consolidation and transload options available for partial-pallet shipments.
Standard transit is 4–6 business days on dry-van LTL. If you need it faster, guaranteed and expedited services typically save 1–2 days at a 30–60% premium. For shipments over 12 pallets or 10,000 lb, partial-truckload (PTL) and full-truckload (FTL) usually beat LTL on rate.
Common accessorials shippers add on this lane: liftgate (if pickup or delivery doesn't have a dock), residential, limited access (job sites, schools, farms), and appointment delivery. Each adds $50–$200 — include them in your quote so the carrier invoice matches what we showed you.
Houston to New York freight FAQ
- How much does it cost to ship freight from Houston to New York?
- LTL freight from Houston, TX to New York, NY typically runs $350–$675 per pallet. Actual rate depends on total weight, freight class, and accessorials like liftgate or residential delivery. Run a live quote above for your specific shipment.
- How long does freight take from Houston to New York?
- Standard LTL transit time on this lane is 4–6 business days — about 1,630 miles by road. Expedited and guaranteed-by services are available at higher rates if you need it faster.
- Which carriers run the Houston to New York lane?
- The most active LTL carriers on this lane are Estes, XPO, Saia, R+L, plus 30+ other regional and national carriers in the RXO network. Our quote pulls live pricing from all of them so you can pick on price, transit, or carrier preference.
- Do I need to know my freight class to get a quote on this lane?
- No. Enter weight and pallet dimensions and we'll calculate the NMFC class from density automatically. If you do know your class (e.g. you've shipped this commodity before), you can override under "Advanced options."
- Can I book freight from Houston to New York same day?
- Most LTL carriers on this lane accept same-day pickup requests submitted before 11 a.m. local time. Click "Book this rate" after running a quote and our team will confirm pickup availability with the carrier within an hour.
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