Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Toronto, Ontario to Lima

What is the cheapest way to ship a car within Canada? The cheapest method of transport is generally through a multi-car carrier or rail transport. While some companies offer door to door services, getting transport to and from a company terminal, and collecting it yourself, can provide you with considerable savings.

Importing a car from Canada to the US involves shipping costs ( hundreds to thousands of dollars), plus duties (like 2.5% for cars, 25% for trucks), taxes (like AC tax, gas guzzler tax), Customs Broker fees (hundreds of dollars for filings), a CBP Bond, and potential state-level taxes, adding significant variability but generally costing thousands in total for a smooth process, though USMCA trade agreement often reduces tariffs for US-made vehicles.

Car shipping typically takes a few days for short distances (under 500 miles) to 1-3 weeks for cross-country moves, with pickup windows often taking several days before transport begins, depending heavily on distance, carrier routes, seasonality, and if you choose expedited service. Shorter regional moves (500-1,500 miles) usually take 5-10 days, while long-haul, coast-to-coast transport can range from 1 to 3 weeks.