San Luis – San Luis I
San Luis Río Colorado
Passenger vehicles
- Standard2 h
- Ready LaneClosed
- SENTRI50 min
Pedestrians
- Standard5 min
- Ready LaneClosed
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora ↔ San Luis, Arizona · How long will it take me to get there?
San Luis Río Colorado border wait times today
LiveChecked with CBP 2 min ago · 10:08 p.m. (Tijuana time)
Quick answer: right now, crossing from San Luis Río Colorado to San Luis, Arizona by car takes San Luis – San Luis I 2 h (standard). On foot: San Luis – San Luis I 5 min (standard). Source: CBP, checked at 10:08 p.m. (Tijuana time) on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
- Dollar today (MXN)
- $18.63
San Luis – San Luis II (commercial)
San Luis Río Colorado
Passenger vehicles
- StandardPending
- Ready LanePending
- SENTRIPending
Pedestrians
- StandardPending
- Ready LanePending
Commercial vehicles
- StandardPending
- FASTPending
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 San Luis – San Luis I?
We are collecting data. We save every CBP report to calculate the average wait by hour and day. So far we have 11 of the 24 readings needed for Cars · Standard.
In the meantime, see the best times to cross guide.
How to cross from San Luis Río Colorado to San Luis, Arizona
San Luis Río Colorado has two crossings into San Luis, Arizona. San Luis I, downtown, handles cars and pedestrians. San Luis II, to the east, is for commercial traffic.
During the farming season, from November to March, thousands of farmworkers cross before dawn to the fields of Yuma, and the pedestrian line can be very long between 2 and 6 a.m. Outside those hours, the crossing usually moves quickly.
Tips for crossing at San Luis Río Colorado
- Avoid crossing before dawn during the farming season unless you have to.
- In summer the heat is extreme: bring water even if the wait looks short.
- If you're going to Yuma, Highway US-95 leads straight out of San Luis, AZ.
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Frequently asked questions about the San Luis Río Colorado border crossings
How long is the wait right now to cross from San Luis Río Colorado to San Luis, Arizona?
According to the latest CBP report, by car: San Luis – San Luis I 2 h (standard). On foot: San Luis – San Luis I 5 min (standard). The data on this page refreshes every 5 minutes.
Why is the line so long before dawn in San Luis?
Because during the farming season thousands of workers cross before sunrise to the fields of the Yuma Valley.
What documents do I need to cross at San Luis Río Colorado?
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 San Luis Río Colorado?
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.
Guides for crossing at San Luis Río Colorado
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