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Trucking · Houston → Mexico

Cross-Border Trucking from Houston to Mexico

Houston to Mexico is about 846 km by road, crossing the border at Pharr – Reynosa. Plan on 3–6 days door to door, including the border crossing.

Distance
846 km
Transit
3–6 days
Service
FTL & LTL
846 km
Shortest pair
3–6 days
Estimated transit
Pharr
Border crossing
WhatsApp
Written quote, same business day

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
Houston, United States
Destination
Mexico
Distance
from 846 km
Estimated transit
3–6 days
Border crossing
Pharr – Reynosa
Equipment
53' dry van · flatbed · reefer · FTL/LTL
Incoterms
EXW · FCA · FOB · CIF · DAP · DDP

Network

Main city pairs

OriginDestinationDistanceTransit
HoustonMonterrey846 km3–5 days
HoustonSaltillo915 km3–5 days
HoustonSan Luis Potosí1,238 km3–5 days
HoustonQuerétaro1,388 km4–6 days
HoustonLeón1,403 km4–6 days
HoustonMexico City1,483 km4–6 days
HoustonPuebla1,517 km4–6 days
HoustonGuadalajara1,578 km4–6 days

How it works

From quote to delivery

  1. 01

    Quote and unit assignment

    Tell us origin, destination, cargo and unit type; we assign a verified carrier.

  2. 02

    Loading

    Loading in Houston with the transport documents in order.

  3. 03

    Line haul

    About 846 km of road, 3–6 days including loading windows.

  4. 04

    Border crossing

    Crossing via Pharr – Reynosa: export and import clearance, transfer truck when required.

  5. 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

See the 30-day history →

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How long does trucking from Houston to Mexico take?+

Estimated transit is 3–6 days. Direct services sit at the low end; transshipment, peak season or inspections push it to the high end.

How far is Houston from Mexico?+

The shortest pair is 846 km by road.

How much does trucking from Houston 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.

Ready to move your cargo?

Send origin, destination and cargo details — we reply with a written quote.

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