Passenger vehicles
- StandardPending
- Ready LanePending
- NEXUSPending
Pedestrians
- StandardPending
- Ready LanePending
Commercial vehicles
- StandardPending
- FASTPending
Buffalo/Niagara Falls – Whirlpool Bridge border wait time right now
LiveChecked with CBP 4 min ago · 5:45 p.m. (Tijuana time)
Car · StandardPending
Pedestrian · StandardPending
Hours7 am-11 pm
Statistics
What is the best time to cross at Buffalo/Niagara Falls – Whirlpool Bridge?
We are collecting data. We save every CBP report to calculate the average wait by hour and day. So far we have 0 of the 24 readings needed for Cars · Standard.
In the meantime, see the best times to cross guide.
What is the Buffalo/Niagara Falls – Whirlpool Bridge border crossing?
The Buffalo/Niagara Falls – Whirlpool Bridge border crossing is a U.S. land port of entry operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, on the border between Niagara Falls – Fort Erie, Ontario and Buffalo – Niagara Falls, New York. 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.
Approximate location: Buffalo – Niagara Falls, New York, United States (42.886, -78.878).
Other crossings in Niagara Falls – Fort Erie
| Crossing | Car standard | Car Ready | NEXUS | Pedestrian standard | Commercial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo/Niagara Falls – Lewiston Bridge | No wait | — | Closed | — | No wait |
| Buffalo/Niagara Falls – Peace Bridge | 7 min | Closed | No wait | — | 5 min |
| Buffalo/Niagara Falls – Rainbow Bridge | 1 min | — | — | Closed | — |
Frequently asked questions
What are the hours of the Buffalo/Niagara Falls – Whirlpool Bridge border crossing?
CBP publishes these hours: 7 am-11 pm. SENTRI and Ready Lane lanes may have different hours.
Which lane should I use at Buffalo/Niagara Falls – Whirlpool Bridge?
If you have NEXUS, use its dedicated lane. With RFID-enabled documents (passport card, enhanced driver's license) you can use Ready Lane where available. Otherwise, use the Standard lane.
Useful guides
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