Shipping Cost from Luanda to Long Beach, California

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.

Shipping a car to California costs anywhere from a few hundred dollars for short, local moves to $1,000 - $3,000+ for cross-country trips, with open transport (most common) cheaper than enclosed, and costs varying by distance, vehicle size (SUVs cost more), fuel prices, and carrier. Expect around $1,100-$1,800 for 1,500-2,500 mile journeys, while coast-to-coast (2,500+ miles) can be $1,400-$1,750 (open) or $1,800-$2,000+ (enclosed).

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.