Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from San Diego, California to Seoul

When you move to Korea, your car is classified as part of your household goods if you import within six months. This classification makes clearing customs moderately easier than shipping a car without it.

Shipping to South Korea from the US ranges from ~$20 for small/light items (USPS First Class) to $100+ for faster/heavier packages, with typical costs for a 1-5 lb package around $20-$70, and heavier items or express services costing significantly more, depending heavily on weight, dimensions, speed (1-10+ days), and carrier (USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL, Asendia ). Expect costs like $20-$40 for basic options (e.g., 1-2 lbs) and $100-$200+ for expedited delivery or heavier parcels (e.g., 10-20 lbs).

The cheapest way to ship a car internationally is generally Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO), where cars drive onto and off the ship, costing around $900-$2,500+ depending on destination, as it avoids packaging and crane costs. For more protection, Shared Container shipping (grouping cars) is the next cheapest, while booking through platforms like Shiply or using companies with price matching, like SGT Auto Transport or Sherpa, can also find competitive rates.