Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Abu Dhabi to Santa Ana, California

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.

Car shipping costs typically range from $500 to $1,500 for most routes, depending on several key factors: Distance: Longer routes cost more. Shipping across California may cost $500-$700, while cross-country trips can reach $1,200-$1,500.

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.