Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Osaka to San Antonio, Texas

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 from Japan to the US varies wildly by weight, speed, and carrier, but expect anywhere from $20-$40 for small, light items (under 1kg) via slower methods like Airmail/SAL to $50+ for heavier parcels or express services (EMS/DHL/FedEx), with small packets starting around $25-$30 for 1-2 weeks delivery, and EMS offering 3-6 day service for roughly $30+ for 1kg. Japan Post is generally cheaper for weight-based shipping, while private carriers (DHL/FedEx) use size/weight (volumetric) pricing.

Shipping a car from Japan to the USA typically takes 8 to 10 weeks in total, but the actual sea voyage is shorter (2.5 weeks to West Coast, longer to East Coast), with the overall timeline including prep, waiting for vessels, paperwork, customs, and delivery. Expect delays from weather, vessel availability, and customs, making 2-3 months a realistic timeframe from purchase to arrival.