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Live report · Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 55 border crossings

US–Mexico border wait times, live

Wait times for crossing into the United States by port of entry, lane and travel mode, with official CBP data. Refreshes automatically every 5 minutes.

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LiveChecked with CBP 2 min ago · 5:23 p.m. (Tijuana time)

Right now: San Ysidro 4 h (standard); Calexico – East 1 h 40 min (standard); Nogales – DeConcini 1 h (standard); Laredo – Bridge I no wait (sentri); Hidalgo/Pharr – Anzalduas International Bridge 1 h (standard). Source: CBP, checked at 5:23 p.m. (Tijuana time) on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Methodology

Live US–Mexico crossings
55
Average car wait right now
69min
Fastest: Laredo – Colombia Solidarity
0 min
Dollar today (MXN per USD)
$18.63

What it is

What is the border wait time report?

It is the estimated time it takes the line to move into the United States at each border crossing, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). We show it by lane (Standard, Ready Lane, SENTRI and FAST), with the number of open lanes and the exact time of each reading. We cover 55 crossings with Mexico in 21 cities and 30 ports of entry with Canada.

Average car wait (standard lane) by state, latest CBP report
StateCrossingsAverageFastest right now
Baja California112 h 08 minAndrade · 1 h
Sonora91 hLukeville · 5 min
Chihuahua948 minFort Hancock · 5 min
Coahuila32 h 45 minDel Rio · 1 h 30 min
Tamaulipas1644 minLaredo – Colombia Solidarity · no wait
Other745 minMarcelino Serna – Tornillo · 45 min
Border crossing lanes and who can use them
LaneWho it is forWhat you need
StandardAny traveler with valid documentsPassport and visa, green card or US document
Ready LaneAll occupants carry an RFID-enabled documentRecent Border Crossing Card (laser visa), passport card, recent green card
SENTRIPre-approved trusted travelersSENTRI membership and registered vehicle
FASTCommercial truck driversFAST card and certified company

Directory

What is the wait at each border crossing right now?

55 crossings

Baja California

11 crossings · View Baja California →
001Baja California

San Ysidro

Tijuana – San Ysidro

Car · Standard4 h

Car Ready Lane 3 h 20 min · Car SENTRI 15 min · Pedestrian Standard 30 min

002Baja California

Otay Mesa

Tijuana – Mesa de Otay

Car · StandardPending
003Baja California

Otay Mesa – Passenger

Tijuana – Mesa de Otay

Car · Standard2 h 40 min

Car Ready Lane 3 h 30 min · Car SENTRI 50 min · Pedestrian Standard 1 h 30 min

008Baja California

Tecate

Tecate, B.C.

Car · Standard2 h

Pedestrian Standard 5 min

009Baja California

Calexico – East

Mexicali – Garita Oriente (Nuevo Mexicali)

Car · Standard1 h 40 min

Car Ready Lane 1 h 15 min · Car SENTRI 30 min · Pedestrian Standard 5 min

010Baja California

Calexico – West

Mexicali – Garita Centro

Car · Standard1 h 30 min

Car Ready Lane 1 h 30 min · Car SENTRI 10 min · Pedestrian Standard 1 h 30 min

011Baja California

Andrade

Los Algodones, B.C.

Car · Standard1 h

Pedestrian Standard No wait

Sonora

9 crossings · View Sonora →
014Sonora

Lukeville

Sonoyta, Son.

Car · Standard5 min

Car Ready Lane 5 min

019Sonora

Naco

Naco, Son.

Car · Standard5 min

Pedestrian Standard 1 min

Chihuahua

9 crossings · View Chihuahua →
021Chihuahua

Columbus

Puerto Palomas, Chih.

Car · Standard15 min

Pedestrian Standard No wait

Coahuila

3 crossings · View Coahuila →
030Coahuila

Del Rio

Ciudad Acuña, Coah.

Car · Standard1 h 30 min

Car Ready Lane 1 h 30 min · Car SENTRI No wait

Tamaulipas

16 crossings · View Tamaulipas →
033Tamaulipas

Laredo – Bridge I

Nuevo Laredo, Tamps.

Car · SENTRINo wait

Pedestrian Standard No wait · Pedestrian Ready Lane No wait

037Tamaulipas

Roma

Ciudad Miguel Alemán, Tamps.

Car · Standard4 min
041Tamaulipas

Hidalgo/Pharr

Reynosa, Tamps.

Car · Standard55 min

Car Ready Lane 50 min · Car SENTRI 2 min · Pedestrian Standard 10 min

Other

7 crossings

Up to 20 min 21 to 60 min Over 60 min Closed

Before you go

What else can you check?

Live camerasSee the line on official cameras before you leave.View cameras →Best time to crossAverage by hour and day from CBP history.View statistics →User reportsWhat people waiting in line are saying right now.View reports →Route to the border BetaDrive from home + current line = total time.Calculate route →TravelersBeach, snow and park cameras in Mexico, the US and Canada with their weather.See webcams & weather →Widget for your sitePut your city's wait times on your website, free.Get the widget →

Live community

What are people in line reporting?

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Cities

Which city are you crossing from?

Baja California

Other side: California →
TijuanaAcross from San Diego, CA4 hTecateAcross from Tecate, California2 hMexicaliAcross from Calexico, CA1 h 40 minLos AlgodonesAcross from Andrade, California1 h

Sonora

Other side: Arizona →
San Luis Río ColoradoAcross from San Luis, Arizona1 h 30 minSonoytaAcross from Lukeville, Arizona5 minEl SásabeAcross from Sasabe, ArizonaNogalesAcross from Nogales, Arizona1 h 20 minNacoAcross from Naco, Arizona5 minAgua PrietaAcross from Douglas, Arizona2 h

Chihuahua

Other side: New Mexico →
Puerto PalomasAcross from Columbus, Nuevo México15 minCiudad JuárezAcross from El Paso, TX1 h 22 minOjinagaAcross from Presidio, Texas45 min

Coahuila

Other side: Texas →
Ciudad AcuñaAcross from Del Rio, Texas1 h 30 minPiedras NegrasAcross from Eagle Pass, Texas4 h

Tamaulipas

Other side: Texas →
Nuevo LaredoAcross from Laredo, Texas1 hCiudad Miguel AlemánAcross from Roma, Texas4 minCamargoAcross from Rio Grande City, Texas15 minReynosaAcross from McAllen, TX1 hNuevo ProgresoAcross from Progreso, Texas1 hMatamorosAcross from Brownsville, TX1 h

Live in the United States? See border crossings by U.S. city

Northern border

Crossing between the United States and Canada?

All crossings →
Vancouver – Surrey ↔ BlaineBritish Columbia – Washington50 minWindsor ↔ DetroitOntario – Michigan5 minNiagara Falls – Fort Erie ↔ Buffalo – Niagara FallsOntario – New York12 minLacolle (Montreal) ↔ ChamplainQuebec – New York5 min

How to cross

How do you cross into the United States, step by step?

  1. 1

    Check your documents

    A valid passport and B1/B2 visa or laser visa; if you drive, your license, vehicle registration and insurance valid in the US.

    Document checklist →
  2. 2

    Pick a crossing and lane

    Compare the wait times in this directory and use Ready Lane or SENTRI if you can.

    SENTRI and Ready Lane →
  3. 3

    Cross at a good time

    On weekdays, lines tend to be shorter from 9 to 11 a.m. and after 9 p.m.

    Best times to cross →
  4. 4

    Declare what you carry

    Food, medicine and more than 10,000 dollars in cash must always be declared.

    What you can bring →

Tools

What else do you need before crossing?

US dollar today

Updated 1 h ago

$18.6309 MXN per 1 USD

1 MXN = 0.0537 USD · Market reference: ExchangeRate-API (open.er-api.com)

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Driving on the other side?

Your Mexican auto insurance is usually not valid in the United States. Buy a policy with U.S. liability coverage and keep your documents handy.

Exchange rate todayLive US dollar to Mexican peso rate and the Banxico FIX rate.Currency converterConvert pesos, dollars, euros and 20 more currencies.PayPal fee calculatorCalculate PayPal fees and how much you receive in Mexico or the US.Border weatherTemperature and forecast for every border city.

Glossary

What does each border term mean?

Garita (border crossing)
Land port of entry between two countries, with immigration and customs inspection booths.
CBP
U.S. Customs and Border Protection: the US agency that runs the ports of entry and publishes the wait times.
Standard lane
General line for any traveler with valid documents.
Ready Lane
Lane for travelers with RFID-enabled documents, such as a recent Border Crossing Card (laser visa).
SENTRI
Trusted traveler program on the Mexican border, with dedicated lanes.
NEXUS
The SENTRI equivalent on the Canadian border.
FAST
Lane for cargo trucks from certified companies.
I-94
Arrival record for anyone going beyond the border zone or staying more than 30 days.
Laser visa (BCC)
Border Crossing Card for short visits within the border zone.
Secondary inspection
Additional immigration or customs inspection after the booth.
PedWest
Pedestrian crossing on the west side of San Ysidro, in Tijuana.
FIX
Official exchange rate published by Banco de México (Banxico).

Guides

What should you know before getting in line?

All guides →
Documents & PaperworkWhat Documents Do I Need to Cross Into the United States? Full ChecklistDocuments to cross into the US at a land border: passport, B1/B2 visa or laser visa, I-94, vehicle papers, minors and…Before You CrossCar Insurance to Cross Into the United States: What It Covers and What It CostsWhy your Mexican insurance doesn't work in the US, what coverage you need to drive in California, Arizona or Texas…Documents & PaperworkI-94 Permit: When You Need It, How Much It Costs and How to ApplyWhat the I-94 is, when you need it crossing by land, how much it costs, how to apply online before you reach the…Documents & PaperworkSENTRI and Ready Lane: Differences, Requirements and How to Apply for SENTRIWhat SENTRI is, what Ready Lane is, which documents work for each lane and how to apply for SENTRI step by step to…At the BorderBest Times to Cross the Border Into the United StatesWhen border crossing lines are shortest: patterns by day of the week, peak traffic seasons and tips to spend less time…At the BorderWhat Can I Bring Across the Border? Food, Medicine, Alcohol and CashWhat you can bring into the US at a border crossing, what to declare, alcohol and tobacco limits, medicine and how…

Frequently asked questions

How long is the border wait today?

According to the latest CBP report: San Ysidro 4 h (standard); Calexico – East 1 h 40 min (standard); Nogales – DeConcini 1 h (standard); Laredo – Bridge I no wait (sentri); Hidalgo/Pharr – Anzalduas International Bridge 1 h (standard). Wait times change every hour; this page refreshes automatically every 5 minutes.

Where do the wait times come from?

From U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the agency that operates U.S. ports of entry. CBP publishes the estimated delay and the number of open lanes for each lane type. We show them unmodified, with the time of each report.

What is the difference between the Standard lane, Ready Lane and SENTRI?

The Standard lane accepts any valid document. Ready Lane is for travelers carrying RFID-enabled documents (new Border Crossing Card, passport card, recent green card). SENTRI is for pre-approved trusted travelers and is usually the fastest. Read the SENTRI and Ready Lane guide.

What is the best time to cross into the United States?

In general, weekday mid-mornings (9 to 11 a.m.) and at night after 9 p.m. The worst times are 5 to 9 a.m. on weekdays and Sunday afternoons. See the best times to cross guide.

How often are the wait times updated?

CBP updates most border crossings every hour, some more often. Our server checks CBP every 5 minutes and the page refreshes automatically.