Mexico City is the capital of Mexico and is located in the center of the country. It is one of North America's largest financial centers. Mexico City is the biggest metropolitan area in the western hemisphere and is set upon high plateaus.
The freeways in Mexico City are some of the most traveled throughout the country. Mexico has an extensive road network that reaches all corners of the country. It is easy to get anywhere while residing in Mexico City. Having a personal vehicle will make traveling even easier on you. Language and currency barriers can be avoided when it comes to public transportation, and you'll have the luxury of traveling on your own time.
Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to Mexico City
| To/From | Ground | Ocean | Estimated Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City to (New York port) to New York, NY | $275 | $1500 | 5+11 days |
| Mexico City to (California port) to Los Angeles | $350 | $2000 | 5+16 days |
| Mexico City to (New York port) to Boston, MA | $400 | $1500 | 5+11 days |
| Las Vegas, NV to (California port) to Mexico City | $450 | $2000 | 5+16 days |
| Mexico City to (California port) to Seattle, WA | $550 | $2000 | 6+16 days |
| Mexico City to (New York port) to Detroit, MI | $575 | $1500 | 6+11 days |
| Chicago, IL to (New York port) to Mexico City | $675 | $1500 | 6+11 days |
| Denver, CO to (California port) to Mexico City | $775 | $2000 | 7+16 days |
| Memphis, TN to (New York port) to Mexico City | $800 | $1500 | 6+11 days |
| Dallas, TX to (California port) to Mexico City | $1,025 | $2000 | 7+16 days |
*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle.
*Save the ground transport cost by delivering the vehicle to the nearest port.
*Allow an additional 10 days to process the documents.
*Prices are for 1 car in a dedicated 20ft container. This is the safest and most reliable way to transport a vehicle internationally. Other items may be included in the container to help save you money when moving.
*Using the RoRo (roll on, roll off) method is less expensive and shipments can be completed in fewer days. Contact us now for a free RoRo quote.
How to Transport Your Vehicle from the U.S. to Mexico City
Whether you are planning to reside in Mexico City or intending on staying there for a long while, having a personal vehicle to travel in will prove to be beneficial. To ship a vehicle to Mexico City, you have several options. Two of them are much more practical than the other.
Air shipping is a reliable method of vehicle transport and can take your vehicle to any port, even the landlocked cities. However, this method is quite costly. Not many are able to afford air shipping.
RO/RO shipping is a method of shipping a vehicle while it is completely empty with the exception of floor mats, a car jack and a spare tire. The vehicle must be able to roll onto and off of the ship. This form of shipping a vehicle is the easiest on the pocketbook.
Container shipping allows the vehicle owner to pack the vehicle with belongings allowed by Mexico Customs. Not only can the vehicle be filled with property, but so can the remaining space in the container. Containers come in two sizes and can be shared with another individual. Sharing the container will lessen the cost if the other person is paying their share.
Make sure that you are present at the correct port on the day the vehicle is due to arrive. The port cannot hold the vehicle for you. Also, contact the Embassy of Mexico to learn more about the restrictions and regulations for shipping a vehicle to Mexico City. They will update you with all of the current information needed.
Written By:Joe Webster
Joe Webster began his journey in the auto transport field by attending the University of Southern California (USC), where he graduated with a Bachelor of Business Marketing.
After college, he started his career in the auto transport industry from the bottom up and has done virtually every job there is to do at A-1 Auto Transport, including but not limited to: Truck Driver, Dispatch, Sales, PR, Bookkeeping, Transport Planner, Transport Manager, International Transport Manager, Brokering, Customer Service, and Marketing. Working with his mentor Tony Taylor, Joe Webster has learned the ins and outs of this industry which is largely misunderstood.
With over 30 years experience in the industry, we've been helping people ship their vehicles, motorcycles, RV's, heavy equipment, household goods and more across the country or overseas without a hitch. Ask us anything.
