Andrade
Los Algodones, B.C.
Passenger vehicles
- Standard1 h
Pedestrians
- StandardNo wait
Commercial vehicles
- StandardClosed
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Los Algodones, Baja California ↔ Andrade, California · How long will it take me to get there?
Los Algodones border wait times today
LiveChecked with CBP 1 min ago · 6:06 p.m. (Tijuana time)
Quick answer: right now, crossing from Los Algodones to Andrade, California by car takes Andrade 1 h (standard). On foot: Andrade no wait (standard). Source: CBP, checked at 6:06 p.m. (Tijuana time) on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
- Dollar today (MXN)
- $18.63
Up to 20 min 21 to 60 min Over 60 min Closed · Hover over a wait time to see how long ago CBP measured it.
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What is the best time to cross at Andrade?
We are collecting data. We save every CBP report to calculate the average wait by hour and day. So far we have 4 of the 24 readings needed for Cars · Standard.
In the meantime, see the best times to cross guide.
How to cross from Los Algodones to Andrade, California
Los Algodones is famous for medical and dental tourism: thousands of visitors from Arizona, California and Canada cross every week to see the dentist or eye doctor or to visit the pharmacy. The port of entry on the U.S. side is called Andrade.
The crossing has limited hours, and pedestrian lines form mostly in the mid-afternoon, when patients head back. In winter, with the arrival of the snowbirds, the wait grows noticeably on weekdays.
Tips for crossing at Los Algodones
- Many visitors leave their car in the parking lot on the U.S. side and walk across.
- Head back before mid-afternoon to avoid the line of patients.
- If you buy medication, bring the prescription: CBP may ask for it and there are quantity limits.
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Frequently asked questions about the Los Algodones border crossings
How long is the wait right now to cross from Los Algodones to Andrade, California?
According to the latest CBP report, by car: Andrade 1 h (standard). On foot: Andrade no wait (standard). The data on this page refreshes every 5 minutes.
What are the hours of the Los Algodones border crossing?
The Andrade port of entry isn't open 24 hours. Check the current hours on the crossing's page before you travel.
Can I bring back medication bought in Los Algodones?
For personal use and in reasonable quantities, generally yes, as long as you declare it. Some controlled medications require a prescription from a U.S. doctor. Read what you can bring across the border.
What documents do I need to cross at Los Algodones?
A valid passport and a B1/B2 visa or Border Crossing Card (laser visa); if you drive, your license, vehicle registration and insurance valid in the U.S. See the full list of documents.
What is the dollar exchange rate today in Los Algodones?
The reference exchange rate is $18.63 pesos per dollar. Banks and exchange houses apply their own buy and sell margin. Check today's exchange rate.
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