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South Dakota ↔ Puerto Rico Car Shipping

Shipping a car from South Dakota to Puerto Rico, or bringing one from the island back to South Dakota? We pick up across South Dakota — Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen and Brookings — and truck it to our Philadelphia, PA port (about 1,350 miles from Sioux Falls) 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 South Dakota.

Quick answer: Shipping a standard car between South Dakota and Puerto Rico is estimated at $1,195–$1,395, 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

South Dakota ↔ Puerto Rico: Estimated Prices

Vehicle	South Dakota → San Juan (est.*)	San Juan → South Dakota (est.*)	Total transit
Sedan / compact	$1,195–$1,395	$1,195–$1,395	14–18 days
SUV / crossover	$1,295–$1,495	$1,295–$1,495	14–18 days
Pickup / van	$1,395–$1,695	$1,395–$1,695	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

South Dakota → Puerto Rico

Get a quote and book online or by phone. A deposit secures your sailing.
We pick up your vehicle in South Dakota and truck it to Philadelphia, PA (about 1,350 miles from Sioux Falls).
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 → South Dakota

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 South Dakota. The balance is due before delivery.

Export checklist (PDF)

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Pickup & delivery in South Dakota

Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen and Brookings, and anywhere else in the state.

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Port & sailing

Nearest port: Philadelphia, PA, about 1,350 miles from Sioux Falls. 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

South Dakota ↔ Puerto Rico: Questions & Answers

How much does it cost to ship a car from South Dakota to Puerto Rico?

A standard sedan is estimated at $1,195–$1,395, an SUV $1,295–$1,495 and a pickup or van $1,395–$1,695. That includes pickup in South Dakota, trucking to Philadelphia, PA, the ocean freight to San Juan and port handling. The same ranges apply from Puerto Rico to South Dakota.

How long does it take to ship a car between South Dakota and Puerto Rico?

About 14–18 days in total: pickup and trucking to Philadelphia, PA (about 1,350 miles from Sioux Falls), the sailing to San Juan and port processing. See the weekly sailing schedule.

Can you ship a car from Puerto Rico to South Dakota?

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 South Dakota.

Which port is closest to South Dakota?

Philadelphia, PA, about 1,350 driving miles from Sioux Falls. 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.