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San Ysidro
Tijuana – San Ysidro
Car · Standard4 h
Car Ready Lane 3 h 20 min · Car SENTRI 15 min · Pedestrian Standard 30 min
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11 border crossings · 4 cities
Baja California border wait times
Live report for the Baja California border crossings (Tijuana, Tecate, Mexicali and Los Algodones) into the United States, by lane and travel mode.
LiveChecked with CBP 1 min ago · 5:39 p.m. (Tijuana time)
Now: San Ysidro 4 h (standard); Otay Mesa – Passenger 2 h 40 min (standard); Tecate 2 h (standard); Calexico – East 1 h 40 min (standard). Source: CBP, checked at 5:39 p.m. (Tijuana time) on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
- Average car wait
- 128min
Directory
What is the wait at each border crossing right now?
11 crossings
Tijuana
7 crossings · View Tijuana →002
Otay Mesa
Tijuana – Mesa de Otay
Car · StandardPending
003
Otay Mesa – Passenger
Tijuana – Mesa de Otay
Car · Standard2 h 40 min
Car Ready Lane 3 h 30 min · Car SENTRI 50 min · Pedestrian Standard 1 h 30 min
004
Otay Mesa Port of Entry
Tijuana – Mesa de Otay
Car · StandardPending
005
San Ysidro – Cross Border Express
Tijuana – San Ysidro
No car lanes—
Pedestrian Standard No wait · Pedestrian Ready Lane No wait
006
San Ysidro – PedWest
Tijuana – San Ysidro
No car lanes—
Pedestrian Standard 15 min · Pedestrian Ready Lane 15 min
007
Otay Mesa – Commercial
Tijuana – Mesa de Otay
No car lanes—
008
Tecate
Tecate, B.C.
Car · Standard2 h
Pedestrian Standard 5 min
Mexicali
2 crossings · View Mexicali →009
Calexico – East
Mexicali – Garita Oriente (Nuevo Mexicali)
Car · Standard1 h 40 min
Car Ready Lane 1 h 15 min · Car SENTRI 30 min · Pedestrian Standard 5 min
010
Calexico – West
Mexicali – Garita Centro
Car · Standard1 h 30 min
Car Ready Lane 1 h 30 min · Car SENTRI 10 min · Pedestrian Standard 1 h 30 min
Los Algodones
1 crossing · View Los Algodones →011
Andrade
Los Algodones, B.C.
Car · Standard1 h
Pedestrian Standard No wait
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Guides
What should you know before crossing?
Before You CrossCar Insurance to Cross Into the United States: What It Covers and What It CostsWhy your Mexican insurance doesn't work in the US, what coverage you need to drive in California, Arizona or Texas…Money & PaymentsWhere to Exchange Dollars at the Border: Exchange Houses, Banks and CardsHow to get the best exchange rate at the border: exchange houses, banks, ATMs and no-fee cards. What to avoid and what…Documents & PaperworkSENTRI and Ready Lane: Differences, Requirements and How to Apply for SENTRIWhat SENTRI is, what Ready Lane is, which documents work for each lane and how to apply for SENTRI step by step to…Documents & PaperworkWhat Documents Do I Need to Cross Into the United States? Full ChecklistDocuments to cross into the US at a land border: passport, B1/B2 visa or laser visa, I-94, vehicle papers, minors and…
Frequently asked questions
Which border crossings are there in Baja California?
In Baja California you can cross into the United States through Tijuana, Tecate, Mexicali and Los Algodones. Each city has one or more border crossings with Standard and Ready Lane lanes and, at most of them, SENTRI.
How long is the border wait in Baja California right now?
Latest CBP report: San Ysidro 4 h (standard); Otay Mesa – Passenger 2 h 40 min (standard); Tecate 2 h (standard); Calexico – East 1 h 40 min (standard).
What is the best time to cross in Baja California?
On weekdays the lines are usually shorter from 9 to 11 a.m. and after 9 p.m. Avoid 5 to 9 a.m. and Sunday afternoons. More details in the best times to cross guide.
Which lane is fastest?
SENTRI is usually the fastest, followed by Ready Lane. Compare each lane's wait time in the directory and read the SENTRI and Ready Lane guide.