Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Tokyo to Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky

Shipping a car from Japan to the USA generally costs $1,500 to $3,000+ for ocean freight, but the total landed cost can range from $4,000 to $10,000+ including duties, port fees, brokerage, and domestic transport, depending heavily on the car's value, shipping method (shared container vs. RoRo), port, and your location, with older, 25+ year-old cars often having easier compliance.

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.

If you need to ship your car to the other side of the country – train shipping will be more economical. If you need fast delivery right to your place – shipping by truck will be your best option.