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Niagara Falls – Fort Erie, Ontario → Buffalo – Niagara Falls, New York

Niagara Bridges to Buffalo: Border Wait Times Today

LiveChecked with CBP 2 min ago · 5:39 p.m. (Tijuana time)

Quick answer: entering the U.S. at Buffalo – Niagara Falls currently takes Buffalo/Niagara Falls – Lewiston Bridge no wait (standard); Buffalo/Niagara Falls – Peace Bridge 11 min (standard); Buffalo/Niagara Falls – Rainbow Bridge 3 min (standard). Source: CBP, checked at 5:39 p.m. (Tijuana time) on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

Passenger vehicles

  • Standard11 min3 lanes · Reported 8:27 p.m. EST
  • Ready LaneClosed
  • NEXUSNo wait1 lane · Reported 8:27 p.m. EST

Commercial vehicles

  • Standard3 min4 lanes · Reported 8:27 p.m. EST

Up to 20 min 21 to 60 min Over 60 min Closed

How to cross from Niagara Falls – Fort Erie to Buffalo – Niagara Falls

The Niagara area has four bridges into New York:

  • Peace Bridge: from Fort Erie to Buffalo, cars and trucks.
  • Rainbow Bridge: next to the falls, cars and pedestrians only.
  • Whirlpool Bridge: NEXUS members only.
  • Lewiston–Queenston: cars and trucks, north of the falls.

In summer and on long weekends, the Rainbow Bridge fills up with tourists.

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

  • If you're going to Buffalo, the Peace Bridge is the most direct.
  • With NEXUS, the Whirlpool Bridge is usually the fastest.
  • You can walk across the Rainbow Bridge.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take right now to cross from Niagara Falls – Fort Erie to Buffalo – Niagara Falls?

Latest CBP report: Buffalo/Niagara Falls – Lewiston Bridge no wait (standard); Buffalo/Niagara Falls – Peace Bridge 11 min (standard); Buffalo/Niagara Falls – Rainbow Bridge 3 min (standard).

Which Niagara bridge is fastest?

Compare the Peace Bridge, Rainbow and Lewiston on this page. The Whirlpool is for NEXUS only.

Can you walk across the border at Niagara?

Yes, on the Rainbow Bridge, which has a pedestrian walkway.

Can I use NEXUS at Buffalo – Niagara Falls?

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 Buffalo – Niagara Falls?

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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