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The Bronx ↔ Puerto Rico Car Shipping

Shipping a car from The Bronx to Puerto Rico, or bringing one from the island back to The Bronx? We pick up across New York State — the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Yonkers and Mount Vernon — and truck it to our Philadelphia, PA port (about 100 miles from The Bronx) for the weekly sailing to San Juan. Coming the other way, we collect it at the Port of San Juan and deliver it to your door in The Bronx.

Quick answer: Shipping a standard car between The Bronx and Puerto Rico is estimated at $1,095–$1,295, ocean freight included, and takes about 14–18 days in total. Vehicles sail from Philadelphia, PA to the Port of San Juan; southbound sailings leave Thursdays and northbound sailings leave San Juan on Mondays. A deposit at booking secures your space and the balance is due before delivery.

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Prices & transit

The Bronx ↔ Puerto Rico: Estimated Prices

Vehicle	The Bronx → San Juan (est.*)	San Juan → The Bronx (est.*)	Total transit
Sedan / compact	$1,095–$1,295	$1,095–$1,295	14–18 days
SUV / crossover	$1,195–$1,395	$1,195–$1,395	14–18 days
Pickup / van	$1,295–$1,595	$1,295–$1,595	14–18 days

*Estimated rates, not guaranteed. Rates change with the season, fuel, route demand and your vehicle. For your exact rate, call or text (800) 320-1050 or use the free quote form.

How it works

Both Directions, Step by Step

The Bronx → Puerto Rico

Get a quote and book online or by phone. A deposit secures your sailing.
We pick up your vehicle in The Bronx and truck it to Philadelphia, PA (about 100 miles from The Bronx).
It sails to the Port of San Juan (southbound sailings leave Thursdays).
We email your arrival notice; you pay Puerto Rico's import tax (arbitrios) and pick it up in San Juan.

Checklist (PDF)

Puerto Rico → The Bronx

Book and gather Puerto Rico's export certificates (ACAA, Police, DTOP, Hacienda). Our checklist walks you through them.
Drop your vehicle at the Port of San Juan, clean, empty and with 1/4 tank or less.
It sails to Philadelphia, PA (northbound sailings leave San Juan on Mondays).
We truck it to your door in The Bronx. The balance is due before delivery.

Export checklist (PDF)

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Pickup & delivery in New York State

the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Yonkers and Mount Vernon, and anywhere else in the state.

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Port & sailing

Nearest port: Philadelphia, PA, about 100 miles from The Bronx. Sailings to San Juan leave Thursdays; from San Juan, Mondays. Schedule

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Island coverage

San Juan, Bayamón, Carolina, Guaynabo, Caguas, Trujillo Alto, Ponce, Mayagüez, Arecibo and every municipio in between. Bilingual agents on every call.

FAQ

The Bronx ↔ Puerto Rico: Questions & Answers

How much does it cost to ship a car from The Bronx to Puerto Rico?

A standard sedan is estimated at $1,095–$1,295, an SUV $1,195–$1,395 and a pickup or van $1,295–$1,595. That includes pickup in The Bronx, trucking to Philadelphia, PA, the ocean freight to San Juan and port handling. The same ranges apply from Puerto Rico to The Bronx.

How long does it take to ship a car between The Bronx and Puerto Rico?

About 14–18 days in total: pickup and trucking to Philadelphia, PA (about 100 miles from The Bronx), the sailing to San Juan and port processing. See the weekly sailing schedule.

Can you ship a car from Puerto Rico to The Bronx?

Yes. You drop it off at the Port of San Juan with your export certificates, it sails to Philadelphia, PA on the Monday sailing, and we truck it to your door anywhere in New York State.

Which port is closest to The Bronx?

Philadelphia, PA, about 100 driving miles from The Bronx. We truck your car there for you; you don't need to go to the port on the mainland.

What documents do I need?

To Puerto Rico: title, photo ID, and a lender letter if the car is financed. From Puerto Rico: registration, title or lender letter, and the ACAA, Police, DTOP and Hacienda certificates. Everything is on our resources page.