Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Raleigh, North Carolina to Yokohama

The typical cost to ship a car from the USA to Japan ranges from $1,500 to $3,500 per vehicle, depending on the shipping method (container, RoRo, or air), vehicle size, and departure port. This is the base car-shipping-to-Japan cost before export and import fees.

Driving is usually cheaper for shorter distances, but for long cross-country moves, the cost difference shrinks, and shipping often becomes more cost-effective when factoring in gas, food, lodging, wear-and-tear, and time, making it worth paying a carrier to avoid the hassle and expense of a long solo trip, though driving saves on carrier fees but adds travel time and costs.

Shipping a car 3000 miles typically costs $1,200 to over $2,000, varying widely by carrier, time of year, and transport type, with open transport being cheaper ($1,250-$1,800) than enclosed ($1,600-$2,000+), but always get specific quotes as prices decrease per mile for longer hauls.