Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Los Angeles, California to San Juan

It's usually cheaper to drive your car than ship it, especially for shorter distances, as driving costs only cover gas, some food, and basic lodging; however, shipping becomes more appealing if your car's unreliable, you have a luxury vehicle, or you value your time and safety more than the extra expense of a professional service, with longer trips shrinking the cost gap.

Shipping a car by train is generally cheaper and more eco-friendly than by truck, especially for long distances (500+ miles) due to better cost-per-mile efficiency, though it offers less flexibility with fixed station locations and potentially slower transit. Trucking provides door-to-door convenience and speed but costs more, while rail (like Amtrak Auto Train for East Coast routes) offers enclosed, secure transport at lower rates for specific corridors.

Car Shipping To Puerto Rico With port to port service, your vehicle will be transported from your port of choice in the states to the port in San Juan, PR. With door to port service, your vehicle will be picked up anywhere nationwide directly from your residence or business and delivered to the port in San Juan.