# Los Angeles → Houston Freight Lane

> 1,550-mile freight corridor between Los Angeles, CA and Houston, TX. Dominant load: Dry Van. Market balance: Carrier-favorable.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-27

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## Key facts

- Distance: 1,550 miles
- Dominant load type: Dry Van
- FTL transit: 2–3 days
- LTL transit: 3–5 days
- Intermodal transit: 4–5 days
- Market balance: Carrier-favorable
- Seasonal peak: Q2–Q3

## About this lane

Los Angeles to Houston connects the West Coast's port complex to the Gulf Coast's energy capital across 1,550 miles. The lane carries a diverse freight mix — consumer goods from port imports alongside flatbed energy equipment and chemical precursors for Houston's petrochemical industry. PLS Logistics has deep carrier relationships for flatbed and specialized equipment on this lane alongside the major nationwide brokers.

## Market conditions

Houston's energy economy and port activity create strong inbound demand from the West Coast. Flatbed and specialized freight for the energy sector add premium pricing pressure.

## Seasonal pattern

Energy sector activity peaks in spring and summer, driving elevated flatbed demand. Port of Houston import surges can tighten dry van capacity throughout the year.

## Coverage zones

**Origin (Los Angeles, CA):** Inland Empire (Ontario, Fontana), Long Beach, Vernon

**Destination (Houston, TX):** Houston Ship Channel, Pasadena, Baytown, Sugar Land, Katy

## Common load types

- Dry Van *(dominant)*
- Flatbed
- Reefer
- LTL

## Top brokers serving this lane

- [C.H. Robinson](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/ch-robinson-worldwide/)
- [TQL](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/total-quality-logistics/)
- [Arrive Logistics](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/arrive-logistics/)
- [Werner Enterprises](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/werner-brokerage/)
- [PLS Logistics](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/pls-logistics-services/)

## Related freight lanes

- [Houston → Los Angeles](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/houston-to-los-angeles/) — 1,550 mi, Dry Van
- [Los Angeles → Dallas](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/los-angeles-to-dallas/) — 1,440 mi, Dry Van
- [Dallas → Houston](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/dallas-to-houston/) — 240 mi, Dry Van

## Sources

- Lane data: industry-standard transit times + DAT/Truckstop spot rate market conditions
- Broker recommendations: directory editorial selection based on Transport Topics rankings + active carrier networks on this corridor