Shipping Cost from Amsterdam to San Jose

Current shipping costs from the Netherlands to the U.S. Ocean freight (Rotterdam → New York): ~$2,750 with ~18-day transit (typical, not guaranteed). Cost variability: Fuel surcharges, congestion, equipment availability, seasonality, and carrier adjustments can move rates materially.

Yes, you can buy a car in Europe and bring it to the U.S., but it's a complex process requiring strict adherence to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulations, with the easiest path usually being for cars 25 years or older (classic cars) that bypass modern safety/emissions rules, or newer cars already made to U.S. specs; otherwise, significant modification and registered importer involvement are needed.

The cheapest way to ship a car internationally is generally Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO), where cars drive onto and off the ship, costing around $900-$2,500+ depending on destination, as it avoids packaging and crane costs. For more protection, Shared Container shipping (grouping cars) is the next cheapest, while booking through platforms like Shiply or using companies with price matching, like SGT Auto Transport or Sherpa, can also find competitive rates.