Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Mexico City to Washington, District of Columbia

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.

Your vehicle has to be in certified compliance with the DOT's safety standards to be imported into the US from Mexico. These standards are called the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) administered by the DOT's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

For most cars from the U.S., the cost of hauling to Colombia is $1,700 to $4,100 (this assumes the introductory shipment of a standard vehicle). Most shipments to the area come from a shipping container, so larger vehicles that cannot fit into a container are assessed an additional cost.