Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Munich to San Jose, California

Shipping a car from Germany to the USA costs roughly $2,000 to $3,500+ for port-to-port ocean freight, varying by destination port (e.g., cheaper to East Coast like NY, pricier to West Coast like LA), plus additional fees like customs, duties (around 2.5% of value for most cars), and potential modifications for EPA/DOT compliance, with total costs easily reaching several thousand dollars. Expect costs to rise with vehicle size and destination, with transit times ranging from 20 to 45 days.

Expect 4-8 weeks total for sea freight car shipping Germany to USA in 2025. Sea: 14-21 days ocean transit + 7-14 days customs/inland. Air: 3-7 days total, but rare for cars.

The most common methods for shipping a car from Germany to the USA are roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) and container shipping. Ship Overseas offers both options, ensuring that your vehicle is shipped safely and efficiently.