Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Amsterdam to Columbus, Ohio

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.

Budget: The shorter the distance, the more cost-effective it is to drive instead of ship your car. Regardless of the total distance, look at your total moving budget and how much you can afford to spend on car shipping services compared to a cross-country drive.

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.