Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Frankfurt to San Diego, California

Expect 4-8 weeks total for sea freight car shipping Germany to USA in 2025. Sea: 14-21 days ocean transit + 7-14 days customs/inland. Air: 3-7 days total, but rare for cars.

Shipping a car from Germany to the USA costs roughly $2,000 to $3,500+ for port-to-port ocean freight, varying by destination port (e.g., cheaper to East Coast like NY, pricier to West Coast like LA), plus additional fees like customs, duties (around 2.5% of value for most cars), and potential modifications for EPA/DOT compliance, with total costs easily reaching several thousand dollars. Expect costs to rise with vehicle size and destination, with transit times ranging from 20 to 45 days.

The most common methods for shipping a car from Germany to the USA are roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) and container shipping. Ship Overseas offers both options, ensuring that your vehicle is shipped safely and efficiently.