Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Kuala Lumpur to San Jose, California

Shipping from Malaysia to the US takes anywhere from 2-5 days for fast air express to 3-8 weeks for slow sea freight, depending on the method; express couriers (DHL, FedEx) offer 2-5 day service, standard air freight is 5-10 days, while ocean freight can range from 3-5 weeks (West Coast) to 4-6 weeks (East Coast) plus customs/delivery time.

The cheapest way to ship a car internationally is generally Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO), where cars drive onto and off the ship, costing around $900-$2,500+ depending on destination, as it avoids packaging and crane costs. For more protection, Shared Container shipping (grouping cars) is the next cheapest, while booking through platforms like Shiply or using companies with price matching, like SGT Auto Transport or Sherpa, can also find competitive rates.

Shipping a car to California typically costs $500 to $2,000, depending heavily on distance (cross-country is pricier), vehicle size, and transport type (open is cheaper than enclosed). For short trips, expect $400-$700; for cross-country, $1,200-$2,000 or more. Factors like seasonal demand (summer is higher) and specific cities (LA/SF are competitive) also affect pricing, so getting quotes from several carriers is best.