Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Ashgabat to Henderson, Nevada

Las Vegas car shipping FAQs On average, a distance under 500 miles will cost $1.85 per mile for open transport, the most common method of vehicle shipping. If shipping a car a few states away, between 501 and 1,500 miles, the rate is $0.91 per mile. Transport over 1,500 miles is about $0.59 per mile.

Driving is usually cheaper for shorter distances, but for long cross-country moves, the cost difference shrinks, and shipping can become comparable or even cheaper once you factor in gas, lodging, food, wear-and-tear, and your time, making the decision depend on distance, vehicle, your schedule, and budget. Driving saves money on carrier fees but adds wear on your car, while shipping costs more upfront but saves time, fuel, and stress.

The cheapest international car shipping method is Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO), where you drive your car onto a specialized ship, offering significant savings over container shipping for standard vehicles, though it leaves the car exposed; for better protection on high-value cars, shared containers are cheaper than dedicated ones, while air freight is the most expensive but fastest option. To find the best deal, compare quotes from several international shippers like those found on uShip or Shiply or Shiply, and factor in potential customs duties.