Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Mexico City to Anchorage, Alaska

The average cost for car shipping to or from Alaska is about $450 for distances less than 500 miles, $1055 for distances between 500 and 1500 miles, and $1,500+ for distances over 1500 miles.

Driving is usually cheaper for shorter distances, but for long cross-country moves, the cost difference shrinks, and shipping can become comparable or even cheaper once you factor in gas, lodging, food, wear-and-tear, and your time, making the decision depend on distance, vehicle, your schedule, and budget. Driving saves money on carrier fees but adds wear on your car, while shipping costs more upfront but saves time, fuel, and stress.

Alaska's shipping and importing costs are high because multiple structural, geographic, regulatory and market factors compound to raise every link in the logistics chain. Geography and distance Limited transport modes and capacity Higher operating costs Infrastructure constraints Seasonality and inventory effects