Routes & Sailing Days
| Route | Days | Departs |
|---|---|---|
| La Paz → Mazatlán | Mon, Wed, Fri | 17:00 |
| Mazatlán → La Paz | Tue, Thu, Sat | 17:00 |
| La Paz → Topolobampo | Mon, Wed, Fri | 21:00 |
| Topolobampo → La Paz | Tue, Thu, Sun | 23:00 |
All four sail in the evening and arrive the next day. Mazatlán is the gateway to Nayarit, Jalisco and central Mexico; Topolobampo is the port for Los Mochis and the Copper Canyon railway (El Chepe).
Schedule note: Sailing days as published by TMC in October 2026. TMC says itineraries can change without notice, and it skips some days each month for ship maintenance, listed in its monthly official itinerary. Confirm your date when you book.
Fares
One-way fares in Mexican pesos from TMC's official rate sheet, valid from January 1, 2026, with 16% IVA included. A car fare includes its driver; each extra person pays the companion fare. The port's terminal access fee (ATP) is charged separately.
| Vehicle | Mazatlán | Topolobampo |
|---|---|---|
| Car with driverup to 6 m · pickups, SUVs and vans pay the same rate, listed without driver | $6,700 | $5,100 |
| Car without driverup to 6 m, shipped on its own | $5,500 | $3,300 |
| Motorcycleup to 2 m | $5,150 | $4,200 |
| Motorhomeup to 10 m | $19,800 | $13,400 |
| Car with trailerup to 9 m | $19,800 | $12,600 |
| Car with trailer9.1–13 m | $22,450 | $19,100 |
| Bicycleup to 2 m | $370 | $370 |
| Each extra person"ayudante de operador", per person | $1,400 | $1,100 |
| Extra lengthper metre | $2,100 | $1,750 |
Trucks, trailers and cargo have their own rates; vehicles over 3 m wide pay extra. See the full official rate sheet on ferrytmc.mx. Traveling without a vehicle? Baja Ferries sells foot-passenger tickets on both routes.
Booking & Payment
- Reservations: 612 123 9226. Ext. 1 for sailings from La Paz (Pichilingue), ext. 2 Topolobampo, ext. 3 Mazatlán.
- Email the port you sail from: pichilingue@ferrytmc.mx, mazatlan@ferrytmc.mx or topolobampo@ferrytmc.mx.
- Customer service hours: 8:00–16:00 Pacific time, every day.
- Pay in cash or by credit or debit card (no American Express or Diners), or by bank deposit or transfer; email the receipt to the departure port with your route.
- Check the route, date and price before paying: TMC gives no refunds, and a booking you don't cancel can carry an admin charge.
- A round-trip open ticket is valid for 6 months, but you still reserve your return date ahead.
Arrive at least 2 hours before departure
TMC's rule, so the crew can plan the loading. Sailing from La Paz to Mazatlán, customs at Pichilingue may inspect your vehicle (Baja California Sur is a free zone), and the army and navy check vehicles at all three ports. Carry your vehicle papers.
On Board
TMC runs cargo ferries, so most of your fellow passengers are truck drivers. Its ships, the Santa Rita, Santa Marcela II and San Jorge, are 137–142 m long.
- Drivers and companions travel in the salón: an air-conditioned lounge with airline-style seats and movies
- Two meals are included: dinner from 17:00 to 19:00 and breakfast from 7:00 to 8:00
- A shop on board sells snacks and drinks; no alcohol is sold
- Want to stay in your camper during the crossing? Ask TMC when you book
Offices & Getting to the Terminal
Pichilingue terminal (ticket office)
Av. Pichilingue 18, La Paz, BCS 23078
Phone
612 123 9226 ext. 1
pichilingue@ferrytmc.mx
Open in Google Maps ↗La Paz corporate office
Blvd. Gral. Agustín Olachea 3045, between Sonora and Veracruz, Col. Pueblo Nuevo, La Paz, BCS 23060
Phone
612 123 9226 ext. 0
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