Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Bakersfield, California to Taipei

Registering Your Car in Taiwan After importing your car from the USA to Taiwan, you must complete several steps to legally register and drive it in the country. Taiwan's vehicle import regulations require compliance with emissions, safety, and tax standards before your vehicle can receive final approval.

Driving is usually cheaper for shorter distances, but for long cross-country moves, the cost difference shrinks, and shipping often becomes more cost-effective when factoring in gas, food, lodging, wear-and-tear, and time, making it worth paying a carrier to avoid the hassle and expense of a long solo trip, though driving saves on carrier fees but adds travel time and costs.

Shipping a car 3000 miles typically costs $1,200 to over $2,000, varying widely by carrier, time of year, and transport type, with open transport being cheaper ($1,250-$1,800) than enclosed ($1,600-$2,000+), but always get specific quotes as prices decrease per mile for longer hauls.