Brownsville – Gateway (Puerta México)
Matamoros, Tamps.
Passenger vehicles
- Standard1 h
- Ready Lane1 h
Pedestrians
- Standard5 min
- Ready LaneNo wait
Matamoros, Tamps.
Brownsville – Gateway (Puerta México) border wait time right now
LiveChecked with CBP 4 min ago · 5:55 p.m. (Tijuana time)
Now: passenger vehicles Standard: 1 h; passenger vehicles Ready Lane: 1 h; pedestrians Standard: 5 min; pedestrians Ready Lane: No wait. Source: CBP, checked at 5:55 p.m. (Tijuana time) on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Car · Standard1 h
Pedestrian · Standard5 min
Hours24 hrs/day
Statistics
What is the best time to cross at Brownsville – Gateway (Puerta México)?
We are collecting data. We save every CBP report to calculate the average wait by hour and day. So far we have 5 of the 24 readings needed for Cars · Standard.
In the meantime, see the best times to cross guide.
What is the Brownsville – Gateway (Puerta México) border crossing?
The Brownsville – Gateway (Puerta México) border crossing is a U.S. land port of entry operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, on the border between Matamoros, Tamaulipas and Brownsville, Texas. Here you can see the estimated wait time to enter the U.S. in each lane and the number of open lanes, according to the latest CBP report.
CBP measures the delay from the moment you reach the end of the line until the inspection booth. If the report is more than an hour old, take it with caution: the line may have changed.
See also all the Matamoros border crossings, the Brownsville side and today's exchange rate.
Approximate location: Brownsville, Texas, United States (25.902, -97.498).
Other Matamoros border crossings
| Crossing | Car standard | Car Ready | SENTRI | Pedestrian standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville – B&M (Old Bridge) | 1 h | 1 h | — | No wait |
| Brownsville – Los Indios (Lucio Blanco) | 1 h | Closed | — | — |
| Brownsville – Veterans (Los Tomates) | 30 min | 30 min | 20 min | No wait |
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at the Brownsville – Gateway (Puerta México) border crossing right now?
Latest CBP report: passenger vehicles Standard: 1 h; passenger vehicles Ready Lane: 1 h; pedestrians Standard: 5 min; pedestrians Ready Lane: No wait. This page refreshes automatically every 5 minutes.
What are the hours of the Brownsville – Gateway (Puerta México) border crossing?
CBP publishes these hours: 24 hrs/day. SENTRI and Ready Lane lanes may have different hours.
Which lane should I use at Brownsville – Gateway (Puerta México)?
If you have SENTRI, use it: it is usually the fastest. With a Border Crossing Card (laser visa) or a passport with a chip you can use Ready Lane. If your document has no chip, use the Standard lane. More details in the SENTRI and Ready Lane guide.
Useful guides
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