Routes & Schedules
La Paz → Mazatlán
Crossing time
About 14 hours (overnight)
Ship
Cabo Star
The main passenger crossing, for travelers heading to Mazatlán and on to Nayarit, Jalisco and the rest of mainland Mexico. Foot passengers, vehicles and pets.
La Paz → Mazatlán
| Days | Check in (vehicle / on foot) | Departs | Arrives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Thu, Sat | 17:00 / 17:30 | 19:00 | 09:00next day |
| No sailing Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | |||
Mazatlán → La Paz
| Days | Check in (vehicle / on foot) | Departs | Arrives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Fri, Sun | 14:00 / 14:30 | 16:00 | 08:00next day |
| No sailing Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | |||
La Paz → Topolobampo
Crossing time
About 7–8 hours
Ship
California Star
Mostly a freight and vehicle route, with seats for foot passengers too. Topolobampo is the port for Los Mochis (Sinaloa) and the Copper Canyon railway (El Chepe).
La Paz → Topolobampo
| Days | Check in (vehicle / on foot) | Departs | Arrives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon–Fri | 11:30 / 12:00 | 13:30 | 20:30same day |
| Sat | 21:00 / 21:30 | 23:00 | 07:00next day |
| No sailing Sun | |||
Topolobampo → La Paz
| Days | Check in (vehicle / on foot) | Departs | Arrives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon–Fri | 21:00 / 21:30 | 23:59 | 07:30next day |
| Sun | 21:00 / 21:30 | 23:00 | 07:00next day |
| No sailing Sat | |||
Schedule note: Times are Baja Ferries' published schedule as of October 2026 and change from time to time. Check bajaferries.com.mx before you travel. Baja Ferries also warns that new security checks at Pichilingue can slow vehicles and cargo, and that inspections by the authorities in Topolobampo can delay boarding, so have your documents ready.
Fares
One-way fares in Mexican pesos, as published by Baja Ferries in October 2026. The car fare doesn't include the driver, so a driver pays an adult ticket plus the vehicle. A cabin is not included in any ticket.
| Passengers | Mazatlán | Topolobampo |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $2,150 | $2,000 |
| Child3–11 years | $1,075 | $1,000 |
| Senior60 and older | $1,075 | $1,000 |
| Infant0–2 years | Free | Free |
| Petup to 2 per passenger | $650 | $650 |
| Vehicles | Mazatlán | Topolobampo |
|---|---|---|
| Bicycle | $450 | $450 |
| Motorcycleup to 2 m | $4,900 | $4,100 |
| Car / pickupup to 6 m | $6,850 | $5,950 |
| Car with trailerup to 11 m | $19,500 | $13,950 |
| Motorhomeup to 11 m | $19,500 | $13,950 |
| Busup to 13 m | $29,200 | $19,300 |
| Cabins & lounges | Mazatlán | Topolobampo |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinup to 4 people, 2 bunk beds, TV, full bathroom | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| VIP cabin2 single beds, TV, full bathroom | $3,200 | — |
| Rest capsule | $950 | — |
| VIP lounge | $650 | — |
Promotions (seniors, children, groups of 20 or more) are listed on the Baja Ferries site. Cargo has its own rates.
Booking
- Online at bajaferries.com.mx; the confirmation arrives by email.
- By phone: Contact Center 800 337 7437 (toll-free in Mexico), or contactcenter@bajaferries.com.mx.
- By WhatsApp, also the way to change a booking.
- In person at the Pichilingue terminal or the downtown office on Calle Allende (hours below).
- Book early for cabins (there are only a few) and for Semana Santa, summer and Christmas holidays.
- Can't travel on your date? A ticket stays valid for 12 months: tell Baja Ferries 48 hours before the new date; each change costs $580 MXN plus any fare difference, subject to space.
Arrive 2 hours before with a vehicle, 1½ hours without
Baja Ferries' rule (trucks and cargo: 3 hours). Go to the ticket window with your confirmation and photo ID (passport for foreign visitors; original birth certificates for children) to get your printed boarding pass.
For Vehicles
- Have your plates, vehicle registration card, valid driver's license and current insurance policy with you.
- Foreign-plated vehicles need a Temporary Import Permit (TIP) to cross to the mainland; Banjercito issues them, and has an office at the port.
- At the port you go through the weigh station and get a slip with your vehicle's weight and length for the ticket office.
- Nobody can stay on the car decks during the crossing, pets included; everyone travels in the passenger areas.
- On arrival only the driver goes down to the vehicle; other passengers walk off. Unloading cars takes 30 minutes to an hour.
- A car can travel without you if an adult with ID is named to load and unload it. Motorcycles must travel with their rider.
On Board
Baja Ferries is a passenger and cargo ferry, so treat it as transportation rather than a cruise. Both ships are 193 m long and carry up to 400 passengers.
- Every ticket includes one meal, plus coffee and bread, and a seat in the lounge (subject to availability)
- Restaurant and bar with food and snacks for sale at set hours
- Cabins sleep up to four in bunk beds, with TV and a full bathroom; the Mazatlán ship also has VIP cabins, rest capsules and a VIP lounge
- Up to five checked bags of 25 kg each per passenger
Traveling with Pets
- Up to two pets per passenger, $650 MXN each, one way.
- Pets travel in a carrier with room to stand and lie down, in a pet area on board; you can visit with a crew member by prior arrangement.
- Some ships have pet-friendly cabins where your pet stays with you (in its carrier or the cabin).
- Pets can't stay in your car, and they can't travel without a passenger on board.
TMC — The Alternative
TMC (Transportación Marítima de California) runs cargo ferries from Pichilingue on the same two routes: to Mazatlán on Mon, Wed and Fri at 17:00, and to Topolobampo on Mon, Wed and Fri at 21:00.
- Fares are per vehicle and a car fare includes its driver: $6,700 MXN to Mazatlán, $5,100 MXN to Topolobampo (2026)
- Booked by phone (612 123 9226), by email or at its offices
- Most passengers are truck drivers; seats in an air-conditioned lounge and two meals included
Compare both lines for your vehicle size, travel dates and comfort before booking.
Offices & Getting to the Terminal
Pichilingue terminal (ticket office)
Interior Muelle de Altura API, Lote 1, Manzana F, Pichilingue, La Paz, BCS 23208
Hours
- Mon, Wed, Fri: 7:00–15:00
- Tue, Thu: 7:00–20:00
- Sat: 8:00–23:30
Phone
800 337 7437
Open in Google Maps ↗Downtown La Paz office
Ignacio Allende 1025, Col. Centro, La Paz, BCS 23000
Hours
- Mon–Fri: 9:00–17:00
- Sat: 8:00–14:00
Phone
800 337 7437 · +52 612 123 6600
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