Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Mexico City to Santa Ana, California

Driving costs include food, lodging, and fuel for one person. Like we said earlier, the cost to ship a car is almost always higher than the cost of driving that car the same distance. Even when you factor in additional costs like hotels, gas, and food, driving is still cheaper.

Yes, you can bring a car from Mexico to the U.S., but it's complex, requiring strict compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) (CBP) and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) standards, often needing expensive modifications for safety (DOT) and emissions (EPA) if the vehicle isn't U.S.-spec, involving forms (HS-7, 3520-1), titles, bills of sale, and potentially high duties, making it feasible mostly for older, compliant, or collectible cars.

If you need to ship your car to the other side of the country – train shipping will be more economical. If you need fast delivery right to your place – shipping by truck will be your best option.