Shipping Cost from New Delhi to San Francisco, 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).

Yes, you can ship your car from the USA to India, but it involves significant costs (import duties up to 100-125%), complex customs procedures, specific documentation (like manufacturer's invoice, passport, Bill of Lading), and stringent vehicle preparation, with options like container or Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) shipping available. Be ready for high taxes and ensure the car meets Indian regulations, like having right-hand steering and kilometers-per-hour speedometers if it's a new vehicle, says this Quora post.