001
Columbus
Puerto Palomas, Chih.
Car · Standard15 min
Pedestrian Standard No wait
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9 border crossings · 3 cities
Chihuahua border wait times
Live report for the Chihuahua border crossings (Puerto Palomas, Ciudad Juárez and Ojinaga) into the United States, by lane and travel mode.
LiveChecked with CBP a few seconds ago · 5:39 p.m. (Tijuana time)
Now: Columbus 15 min (standard); El Paso – Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) 1 h 28 min (standard); El Paso – Paso del Norte (PDN) 1 h 15 min (standard); El Paso – Ysleta (Zaragoza) 1 h (ready lane). Source: CBP, checked at 5:39 p.m. (Tijuana time) on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
- Average car wait
- 44min
Directory
What is the wait at each border crossing right now?
9 crossings
Puerto Palomas
1 crossing · View Puerto Palomas →Ciudad Juárez
7 crossings · View Ciudad Juárez →002
El Paso
Ciudad Juárez
Car · StandardPending
003
El Paso – Bridge of the Americas (BOTA)
Ciudad Juárez
Car · Standard1 h 28 min
Car Ready Lane 1 h 25 min · Pedestrian Standard 20 min
004
El Paso – Paso del Norte (PDN)
Ciudad Juárez
Car · Standard1 h 15 min
Car Ready Lane 1 h 10 min · Car SENTRI 5 min · Pedestrian Standard 45 min
005
El Paso – Ysleta (Zaragoza)
Ciudad Juárez
Car · Ready Lane1 h
Car SENTRI 10 min · Pedestrian Standard 10 min
006
Santa Teresa – Santa Teresa Port of Entry
San Jerónimo, Chih.
Car · Standard1 h 05 min
Car Ready Lane 1 h · Pedestrian Standard 5 min
007
Fort Hancock
El Porvenir, Chih.
Car · Standard5 min
Pedestrian Standard No wait
008
El Paso – Stanton (Lerdo, SENTRI)
Ciudad Juárez
Car · SENTRI3 min
Ojinaga
1 crossing · View Ojinaga →009
Presidio – PRESIDIO PORT OF ENTRY
Ojinaga, Chih.
Car · Standard15 min
Pedestrian Standard No wait
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Guides
What should you know before crossing?
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…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…Documents & PaperworkI-94 Permit: When You Need It, How Much It Costs and How to ApplyWhat the I-94 is, when you need it crossing by land, how much it costs, how to apply online before you reach the…
Frequently asked questions
Which border crossings are there in Chihuahua?
In Chihuahua you can cross into the United States through Puerto Palomas, Ciudad Juárez and Ojinaga. 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 Chihuahua right now?
Latest CBP report: Columbus 15 min (standard); El Paso – Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) 1 h 28 min (standard); El Paso – Paso del Norte (PDN) 1 h 15 min (standard); El Paso – Ysleta (Zaragoza) 1 h (ready lane).
What is the best time to cross in Chihuahua?
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.