Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Kiev to Oakland, California

Shipping a car from Illinois to California generally costs between $1,300 and $2,000, with typical estimates around $1,340 to $1,932 for 2025, depending on the carrier, vehicle type (sedans are cheaper than SUVs/trucks), seasonality, and service (open transport is cheaper). For a long, cross-country trip like this (around 2,000 miles), using an auto transport company with an open carrier is usually the most budget-friendly, hands-off option.

In July 2025, the year-on-year growth in Ukraine's exports to United States was driven mainly by exports of Pig Iron ($60.3M or 254%), Raw Iron Bars ($7.32M or 100%), and Seed Oils ($3.76M or 66.4%).

Budget: The shorter the distance, the more cost-effective it is to drive instead of ship your car. Regardless of the total distance, look at your total moving budget and how much you can afford to spend on car shipping services compared to a cross-country drive.