Trucking · Mexico City → San Salvador
Cross-Border Trucking from Mexico City to San Salvador
Mexico City to San Salvador is about 1,523 km by road, crossing the border at Ciudad Hidalgo – Tecún Umán (Guatemala). Plan on 4–6 days door to door, including the border crossing.
- Distance
- 1,523 km
- Transit
- 4–6 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
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Destination
- San Salvador, El Salvador
- Distance
- 1,523 km
- Estimated transit
- 4–6 days
- Border crossing
- Ciudad Hidalgo – Tecún Umán (Guatemala)
- Equipment
- 53' dry van · flatbed · reefer · FTL/LTL
- Incoterms
- EXW · FCA · FOB · CIF · DAP · DDP
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 Mexico City with the transport documents in order.
- 03
Line haul
About 1,523 km of road, 4–6 days including loading windows.
- 04
Border crossing
Crossing via Ciudad Hidalgo – Tecún Umán (Guatemala): export and import clearance, transfer truck when required.
- 05
Delivery
Delivery in San Salvador with proof of delivery.
Checklist
Documents and cost drivers
Documents to import into El Salvador
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Carta Porte (CFDI with Carta Porte complement) for the Mexican leg
- Certificate of origin
- Import declaration under El Salvador customs rules
- Mexican export pedimento at origin
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
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 Mexico City to San Salvador take?+
Estimated transit is 4–6 days. Direct services sit at the low end; transshipment, peak season or inspections push it to the high end.
How far is Mexico City from San Salvador?+
About 1,523 km by road.
How much does trucking from Mexico City to San Salvador 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 El Salvador?+
Commercial invoice; Packing list; Carta Porte (CFDI with Carta Porte complement) for the Mexican leg; Certificate of origin; Import declaration under El Salvador customs rules.
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.