El Paso – Bridge of the Americas (BOTA)
Ciudad Juárez
Passenger vehicles
- Standard1 h 30 min
- Ready Lane1 h 25 min
Pedestrians
- Standard5 min
- Ready LaneClosed
Commercial vehicles
- StandardClosed
- FASTClosed
Ciudad Juárez
El Paso – Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) border wait time right now
LiveChecked with CBP a few seconds ago · 10:08 p.m. (Tijuana time)
Now: passenger vehicles Standard: 1 h 30 min; passenger vehicles Ready Lane: 1 h 25 min; pedestrians Standard: 5 min. Source: CBP, checked at 10:08 p.m. (Tijuana time) on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Car · Standard1 h 30 min
Pedestrian · Standard5 min
Hours24 hrs/day
Live
What does the line at El Paso – Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) look like right now?
Statistics
What is the best time to cross at El Paso – Bridge of the Americas (BOTA)?
We are collecting data. We save every CBP report to calculate the average wait by hour and day. So far we have 8 of the 24 readings needed for Cars · Standard.
In the meantime, see the best times to cross guide.
What is the El Paso – Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) border crossing?
The El Paso – Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) border crossing is a U.S. land port of entry operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, on the border between Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua and El Paso, 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 Ciudad Juárez border crossings, the El Paso side and today's exchange rate.
Approximate location: El Paso, Texas, United States (31.762, -106.485).
Other Ciudad Juárez border crossings
| Crossing | Car standard | Car Ready | SENTRI | Pedestrian standard | Pedestrian Ready |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso | Pending | Pending | Pending | Pending | Pending |
| El Paso – Paso del Norte (PDN) | 1 h 10 min | 1 h 05 min | 1 min | 4 min | 2 min |
| El Paso – Ysleta (Zaragoza) | Closed | 1 h | 10 min | 20 min | — |
| Santa Teresa – Santa Teresa Port of Entry | Closed | Closed | — | Closed | — |
| Fort Hancock | 5 min | Closed | Closed | No wait | Closed |
| El Paso – Stanton (Lerdo, SENTRI) | Closed | — | 1 min | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at the El Paso – Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) border crossing right now?
Latest CBP report: passenger vehicles Standard: 1 h 30 min; passenger vehicles Ready Lane: 1 h 25 min; pedestrians Standard: 5 min. This page refreshes automatically every 5 minutes.
What are the hours of the El Paso – Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) border crossing?
CBP publishes these hours: 24 hrs/day. SENTRI and Ready Lane lanes may have different hours.
Which lane should I use at El Paso – Bridge of the Americas (BOTA)?
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.
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