Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Doha to Bakersfield, California

Cost of Shipping Car from UAE to USA Here's a rough breakdown: Container Shipping: $3,000–$7,000 USD, depending on the container size and destination. RORO Shipping: $1,500–$3,500 USD, depending on the port and shipping route. Customs Duties: As mentioned, typically 2.5% of the car's value for passenger vehicles.

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 to Los Angeles costs $700–$1,500, with open carrier rates averaging $0.65–$1.05 per mile. Delivery to Los Angeles typically takes 4–9 days, depending on origin, seasonality, and enclosed vs. open transport.