Passenger vehicles
- Standard15 min
- Ready LaneClosed
- NEXUS5 min
Commercial vehicles
- Standard5 min
- FASTClosed
Vancouver – Surrey, British Columbia → Blaine, Washington
Vancouver – Surrey – Blaine border wait time today
LiveChecked with CBP 3 min ago · 6:17 p.m. (Tijuana time)
Quick answer: entering the U.S. at Blaine currently takes Blaine – Pacific Highway 15 min (standard); Blaine – Peace Arch 1 h 15 min (standard). Source: CBP, checked at 6:17 p.m. (Tijuana time) on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Passenger vehicles
- Standard1 h 15 min
- Ready LaneClosed
- NEXUS5 min
Passenger vehicles
- StandardPending
- Ready LanePending
- NEXUSPending
Pedestrians
- StandardPending
- Ready LanePending
Commercial vehicles
- StandardPending
- FASTPending
Up to 20 min 21 to 60 min Over 60 min Closed
How to cross from Vancouver – Surrey to Blaine
The Blaine crossing is the main route between Vancouver and Seattle. It has two ports of entry: Peace Arch, on Highway 99 / I-5, for passenger vehicles only, and Pacific Highway, on Highway 15 / SR-543, which handles cars and all commercial truck traffic. On Canadian and US long weekends, lines can run longer than an hour.
These are CBP wait times for entering the United States. For entering Canada, check the wait times published by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
Tips for this crossing
- Compare Peace Arch with Pacific Highway: sometimes one has half the wait.
- If you have NEXUS, use the dedicated lane: it usually saves a lot of time.
- Also check Lynden and Sumas if you're heading to the Fraser Valley.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take right now to cross from Vancouver – Surrey to Blaine?
Latest CBP report: Blaine – Pacific Highway 15 min (standard); Blaine – Peace Arch 1 h 15 min (standard).
Which crossing is faster, Peace Arch or Pacific Highway?
It changes throughout the day. Peace Arch only takes passenger vehicles; Pacific Highway takes cars and trucks. Compare the live wait times on this page.
Can I use NEXUS at Blaine?
If the port of entry has a NEXUS lane, members can use it; its wait time appears in the table on this page whenever CBP publishes it.
What documents do I need to enter the U.S. at Blaine?
A passport, passport card, enhanced driver's license or NEXUS card if you are a U.S. or Canadian citizen. Other travelers need a passport and the applicable visa or authorization.
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