Shipping Cost from Lagos to Fresno, California

The cheapest way to ship a car is typically open transport (an open carrier truck), as it's the most common and moves multiple cars at once, saving costs over enclosed shipping. To get the best rates, book in advance, be flexible with dates, compare multiple quotes from different brokers, choose terminal-to-terminal, and ship with a near-empty gas tank.

Shipping your car via train is the cheapest way to do cross-country car shipping, although this is limited only to certain areas.

Shipping a car to California typically costs $500 to $2,000, depending heavily on distance (cross-country is pricier), vehicle size, and transport type (open is cheaper than enclosed). For short trips, expect $400-$700; for cross-country, $1,200-$2,000 or more. Factors like seasonal demand (summer is higher) and specific cities (LA/SF are competitive) also affect pricing, so getting quotes from several carriers is best.