Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from New York, New York to Vancouver

Budget: The shorter the distance, the more cost-effective it is to drive instead of ship your car. Regardless of the total distance, look at your total moving budget and how much you can afford to spend on car shipping services compared to a cross-country drive.

Shipping a car from New York to California typically costs between $1,400 and $2,400 for standard open transport, though prices vary significantly, with some estimates starting around $800-$1,300 and higher for enclosed carriers or oversized vehicles, with transit times of 7-15 days. Costs depend on vehicle size, transport type (open vs. enclosed), seasonality, location specifics (NYC to LA vs. upstate NY to San Diego), and current demand.

Importing a car from the US to Canada costs several hundred to a few thousand dollars, covering RIV fees, federal/provincial taxes (GST/HST/PST), potential duties (6.1% or 25% depending on origin/trade status), and inspection/modification costs, plus shipping (~$500-$2,500). Expect fees for the Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) around $300 CAD, plus ~5% GST/HST, provincial sales tax, and potential $100 AC tax, green levy, or luxury tax, all adding significantly to the total.