Trucking · Canada → Mexico
Cross-Border Trucking from Canada to Mexico
Canada to Mexico is about 3,370 km by road, crossing the border at El Paso – Ciudad Juárez. Plan on 7–11 days door to door, including the border crossing.
- Distance
- 3,370 km
- Transit
- 7–11 days
- Service
- FTL & LTL
Lane at a glance
Route facts
We move full truckloads and consolidated shipments with verified carriers, and coordinate customs on both sides when the lane is international.
- Origin
- Canada
- Destination
- Mexico
- Distance
- from 3,370 km
- Estimated transit
- 7–11 days
- Border crossing
- El Paso – Ciudad Juárez
- Equipment
- 53' dry van · flatbed · reefer · FTL/LTL
- Incoterms
- EXW · FCA · FOB · CIF · DAP · DDP
Network
Main city pairs
| Origin | Destination | Distance | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | Monterrey | 3,370 km | 7–9 days |
| Toronto | Saltillo | 3,439 km | 7–9 days |
| Calgary | Monterrey | 3,737 km | 7–9 days |
| Calgary | Saltillo | 3,765 km | 7–9 days |
| Toronto | San Luis Potosí | 3,792 km | 7–9 days |
| Toronto | Querétaro | 3,933 km | 8–10 days |
| Toronto | León | 3,958 km | 8–10 days |
| Montreal | Monterrey | 3,973 km | 8–10 days |
| Vancouver | Saltillo | 3,996 km | 8–10 days |
| Vancouver | Monterrey | 4,021 km | 8–10 days |
| Toronto | Mexico City | 4,028 km | 8–10 days |
| Montreal | Saltillo | 4,042 km | 8–10 days |
| Toronto | Puebla | 4,062 km | 8–10 days |
| Toronto | Guadalajara | 4,132 km | 8–10 days |
| Calgary | San Luis Potosí | 4,185 km | 8–10 days |
| Calgary | Guadalajara | 4,276 km | 8–10 days |
| Calgary | León | 4,279 km | 8–10 days |
| Vancouver | San Luis Potosí | 4,381 km | 8–10 days |
| Montreal | San Luis Potosí | 4,383 km | 8–10 days |
| Calgary | Querétaro | 4,408 km | 8–10 days |
| Vancouver | Guadalajara | 4,450 km | 8–10 days |
| Vancouver | León | 4,475 km | 8–10 days |
| Montreal | Querétaro | 4,521 km | 8–10 days |
| Montreal | León | 4,547 km | 8–10 days |
How it works
From quote to delivery
- 01
Quote and unit assignment
Tell us origin, destination, cargo and unit type; we assign a verified carrier.
- 02
Loading
Loading in Canada with the transport documents in order.
- 03
Line haul
About 3,370 km of road, 7–11 days including loading windows.
- 04
Border crossing
Crossing via El Paso – Ciudad Juárez: export and import clearance, transfer truck when required.
- 05
Delivery
Delivery in Mexico with proof of delivery.
Checklist
Documents and cost drivers
Documents to import into Mexico
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Carta Porte (CFDI with Carta Porte complement) for the Mexican leg
- Pedimento (import declaration) filed by a licensed Mexican customs broker
- MVE — Electronic Value Declaration (Manifestación de Valor Electrónica)
- Importer registered in the Padrón de Importadores (SAT)
- Certificate of origin (USMCA or other FTA) to claim a preferential tariff
- NOM compliance / permits when the tariff code requires them
What drives the price on this lane
- Full truckload (FTL) vs. less-than-truckload (LTL)
- Distance and unit type (dry van, flatbed, reefer)
- Border crossing and transfer truck when the lane is international
- Customs clearance on each side of the border
- Loading/unloading time and detention
- Cargo insurance
- Mexican import duties and taxes: IGI, DTA and 16% VAT
Mexico · DOF
Exchange rate used for Mexican customs
$18.0710 MXN
USD FIX published in the DOF on September 30, 2026
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does trucking from Canada to Mexico take?+
Estimated transit is 7–11 days. Direct services sit at the low end; transshipment, peak season or inspections push it to the high end.
How far is Canada from Mexico?+
The shortest pair is 3,370 km by road.
How much does trucking from Canada to Mexico cost?+
It depends on unit type and whether it is FTL or LTL, the season and surcharges. Send your cargo details on WhatsApp and we reply with a written quote.
What documents do I need to import into Mexico?+
Commercial invoice; Packing list; Carta Porte (CFDI with Carta Porte complement) for the Mexican leg; Pedimento (import declaration) filed by a licensed Mexican customs broker; MVE — Electronic Value Declaration (Manifestación de Valor Electrónica).
Do you handle Mexican customs?+
Yes. We coordinate the customs clearance in Mexico with licensed customs broker partners, so freight and customs move under one quote.
From Canada to other destinations in Mexico
Other origins in Canada to Mexico
Ready to move your cargo?
Send origin, destination and cargo details — we reply with a written quote.