Puerto Palomas, Chih.

Columbus border wait time right now

LiveChecked with CBP 3 min ago · 5:34 p.m. (Tijuana time)

Now: passenger vehicles Standard: 15 min; pedestrians Standard: No wait. Source: CBP, checked at 5:34 p.m. (Tijuana time) on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

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Columbus

Puerto Palomas, Chih.

Passenger vehicles

Standard15 min1 lane · Reported 6:00 p.m. MST
Ready LaneClosed

Pedestrians

StandardNo wait1 lane · Reported 6:00 p.m. MST

Commercial vehicles

StandardClosed

Car · Standard15 min

Pedestrian · StandardNo wait

Hours24 hrs/day

Statistics

What is the best time to cross at Columbus?

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 Columbus border crossing?

The Columbus border crossing is a U.S. land port of entry operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, on the border between Puerto Palomas, Chihuahua and Columbus, Nuevo México, New Mexico. 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 Puerto Palomas border crossings, the Columbus, Nuevo México side and today's exchange rate.

Approximate location: Columbus, Nuevo México, New Mexico, United States (31.828, -107.64).

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the wait at the Columbus border crossing right now?

Latest CBP report: passenger vehicles Standard: 15 min; pedestrians Standard: No wait. This page refreshes automatically every 5 minutes.

What are the hours of the Columbus border crossing?

CBP publishes these hours: 24 hrs/day. SENTRI and Ready Lane lanes may have different hours.

Which lane should I use at Columbus?

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.