827 CBP reports saved since Sunday, November 8, 2026
Statistics: the best time to cross the border
Our own averages calculated from official CBP history: by border crossing, time of day and day of the week.
We are collecting data. Statistics appear once a border crossing has 24 reports (a few hours of operation with the scheduled task running).
- CBP reports in history
- 827
- Calculation window
- 90days
By crossing
Which border crossing has the shortest average wait?
| Crossing | Average | Best time | Busiest time | Typical now | Live |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San YsidroBaja California | Collecting data (5/24) | 4 h | |||
| Otay MesaBaja California | Collecting data (0/24) | — | |||
| Otay Mesa – PassengerBaja California | Collecting data (5/24) | 2 h 40 min | |||
| Otay Mesa Port of EntryBaja California | Collecting data (0/24) | — | |||
| San Ysidro – Cross Border ExpressBaja California | Collecting data (0/24) | — | |||
| San Ysidro – PedWestBaja California | Collecting data (0/24) | — | |||
| Otay Mesa – CommercialBaja California | Collecting data (0/24) | — | |||
| TecateBaja California | Collecting data (6/24) | 2 h | |||
| Calexico – EastBaja California | Collecting data (5/24) | 1 h 40 min | |||
| Calexico – WestBaja California | Collecting data (5/24) | 1 h 30 min | |||
| AndradeBaja California | Collecting data (4/24) | 1 h | |||
| San Luis – San Luis ISonora | Collecting data (5/24) | 1 h 30 min | |||
| San Luis – San Luis II (commercial)Sonora | Collecting data (0/24) | — | |||
| LukevilleSonora | Collecting data (5/24) | 5 min | |||
| Nogales – DeConciniSonora | Collecting data (5/24) | 1 h | |||
| Nogales – MariposaSonora | Collecting data (5/24) | 1 h 20 min | |||
| Nogales – Morley GateSonora | Collecting data (0/24) | — | |||
| NacoSonora | Collecting data (0/24) | — | |||
| NacoSonora | Collecting data (2/24) | 15 min | |||
| Douglas (Raul Hector Castro)Sonora | Collecting data (4/24) | 2 h | |||
| ColumbusChihuahua | Collecting data (5/24) | 15 min | |||
| El PasoChihuahua | Collecting data (0/24) | — | |||
| El Paso – Bridge of the Americas (BOTA)Chihuahua | Collecting data (5/24) | 1 h 28 min | |||
| El Paso – Paso del Norte (PDN)Chihuahua | Collecting data (4/24) | 1 h 15 min | |||
| El Paso – Ysleta (Zaragoza)Chihuahua | Collecting data (0/24) | 1 h | |||
| Santa Teresa – Santa Teresa Port of EntryChihuahua | Collecting data (6/24) | 1 h 05 min | |||
| Fort HancockChihuahua | Collecting data (4/24) | 5 min | |||
| El Paso – Stanton (Lerdo, SENTRI)Chihuahua | Collecting data (0/24) | 3 min | |||
| Presidio – PRESIDIO PORT OF ENTRYChihuahua | Collecting data (5/24) | 15 min | |||
| Del RioCoahuila | Collecting data (4/24) | 1 h 30 min | |||
| Eagle Pass – Bridge ICoahuila | Collecting data (0/24) | 4 h | |||
| Eagle Pass – Bridge IICoahuila | Collecting data (5/24) | 4 h | |||
| Laredo – Bridge ITamaulipas | Collecting data (0/24) | No wait | |||
| Laredo – Bridge IITamaulipas | Collecting data (4/24) | 1 h | |||
| Laredo – Colombia SolidarityTamaulipas | Collecting data (4/24) | No wait | |||
| Laredo – World Trade (commercial)Tamaulipas | Collecting data (0/24) | — | |||
| RomaTamaulipas | Collecting data (2/24) | 4 min | |||
| ROMA TEXASTamaulipas | Collecting data (0/24) | — | |||
| Rio Grande CityTamaulipas | Collecting data (4/24) | 15 min | |||
| Hidalgo/Pharr – Anzalduas International BridgeTamaulipas | Collecting data (6/24) | 1 h | |||
| Hidalgo/PharrTamaulipas | Collecting data (6/24) | 55 min | |||
| Hidalgo/Pharr – PharrTamaulipas | Collecting data (4/24) | 1 h | |||
| Progreso – Donna International BridgeTamaulipas | Collecting data (1/24) | 1 h | |||
| Progreso – Progreso International BridgeTamaulipas | Collecting data (3/24) | 45 min | |||
| Brownsville – B&M (Old Bridge)Tamaulipas | Collecting data (5/24) | 1 h | |||
| Brownsville – Gateway (Puerta México)Tamaulipas | Collecting data (5/24) | 1 h | |||
| Brownsville – Los Indios (Lucio Blanco)Tamaulipas | Collecting data (5/24) | 1 h | |||
| Brownsville – Veterans (Los Tomates)Tamaulipas | Collecting data (5/24) | 30 min | |||
| B&M BridgeOther | Collecting data (0/24) | — | |||
| BOTA CARGO FACILITY – BRIDGE OF AMERICAS CARGO FACILITYOther | Collecting data (0/24) | — | |||
| Bridge of the Americas Port of EntryOther | Collecting data (0/24) | — | |||
| GatewayOther | Collecting data (0/24) | — | |||
| Marcelino Serna – TornilloOther | Collecting data (5/24) | 45 min | |||
| Paso Del NorteOther | Collecting data (0/24) | — | |||
| YSLETAOther | Collecting data (0/24) | — | |||
Click a border crossing to see its hourly chart and its heat map by day.
How to use the statistics
The average tells you what the crossing is usually like; the live figure tells you what it is like now. If the live figure is much higher than the typical wait for this hour, something unusual is going on (an accident, lane closures, a holiday weekend): it is worth comparing with another crossing, checking the cameras or reading the community reports.
Data comes from CBP Border Wait Times. If you cite these figures, mention deGaritas Online and the period.
Statistics FAQ
What is the best time to cross the border?
It depends on the border crossing. In general, on weekdays from 9 to 11 a.m. and after 9 p.m. the lines are shorter. Once we collect enough reports, you will see the best time for each crossing on its page.
How are these statistics calculated?
Every time CBP publishes a report, we save the wait minutes for each lane with its local time. We average the last 90 days by hour and day of the week and hide cells with fewer than 3 reports.
Do they include user reports?
No. The statistics use only official CBP data so they are comparable. Community reports are shown separately.