Shipping Cost from Yokohama to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Shipping a car from Japan to the U.S. generally costs $2,000 to $5,000+ for just ocean freight, with total landed costs often ranging from $4,000 to over $10,000, depending heavily on vehicle type, shipping method (shared container vs. RORO), distance, customs, and final U.S. state registration fees, with duties typically 2.5% (cars) or 25% (trucks) of the car's value.

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 from Japan to the USA typically takes 8 to 10 weeks in total, but the actual sea voyage is shorter (2.5 weeks to West Coast, longer to East Coast), with the overall timeline including prep, waiting for vessels, paperwork, customs, and delivery. Expect delays from weather, vessel availability, and customs, making 2-3 months a realistic timeframe from purchase to arrival.