Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Kathmandu to Stockton, California

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.

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.