Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Abu Dhabi to Bakersfield, California

Car Shipping from UAE to USA Shipping a Car from the UAE to the USA starts at a cost of $2,749 USD with an estimated turnaround time of 22-35 days, depending on make and model of the vehicle, the nearest departure port in the United Arab Emirates and whether the destination in the USA is on the east or west coast.

Determine If You Can Export the Car from Dubai into the USA If the car conforms to US standards, it should be eligible. Otherwise, there are exemptions that will make your car eligible even if it is a non-conforming vehicle. Check the eligibility of your car with our Auto Import Tool.

Shipping from Dubai to the USA varies greatly by method: Air freight is fastest (2-10 days, even 2-3 for express), while sea freight is much slower (4-8 weeks) but cheaper, with specific container types (LCL/FCL) affecting timelines. Express courier services offer 2-5 day delivery, standard options take 6-10 days, and sea cargo can take 30-45+ days, depending on route, customs, and volume.