Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Windhoek to Indianapolis, Indiana

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.

It's often cheaper to ship a car by train, especially for long distances on specific routes like Amtrak's Auto Train (DC to Florida), offering enclosed protection for potentially less than an open truck carrier; however, for general cross-country moves not on Amtrak routes, truck (open carrier) is usually the most economical, though trains offer better protection and environmental benefits if available.

The cheapest way to ship a car is typically open transport, where your vehicle is exposed on a multi-car trailer, and by being flexible with dates, booking in advance (2+ weeks), and comparing multiple carrier quotes. For even more savings, consider terminal-to-terminal shipping, using a car shipping marketplace like uShip to get bids, or even hiring someone to drive it if feasible.