San Luis – San Luis I
San Luis Río Colorado
Passenger vehicles
- Standard2 h
- Ready LaneClosed
- SENTRI50 min
Pedestrians
- Standard5 min
- Ready LaneClosed
San Luis, Arizona, Arizona ↔ San Luis Río Colorado, Son.
San Luis, Arizona – San Luis Río Colorado border wait times
LiveChecked with CBP 3 min ago · 10:14 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 10:14 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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How to cross between San Luis, Arizona and San Luis Río Colorado
San Luis, Arizona, is about 40 minutes south of Yuma. It's the most-used crossing point for people who live or work in the Yuma Valley and visit San Luis Río Colorado.
Tips for crossing at San Luis, Arizona
- For errands or shopping in Sonora, cross mid-morning.
- Have your document ready: officers in San Luis handle a lot of local pedestrian traffic.
What do you need to go from San Luis, Arizona to Mexico?
The wait times on this page are for entering the United States. There is usually no long line to enter Mexico, but Mexican Customs may inspect you using the red/green light system. Before heading south:
- If you are a foreign national going beyond the border zone or staying several days, check with Mexico's National Immigration Institute (INM) whether you need the Multiple Migration Form (FMM).
- Your U.S. auto insurance almost never covers you in Mexico: buy Mexican liability insurance.
- To drive outside the free zone you need a temporary vehicle import permit (Banjercito).
- Declare it if you carry more than 10,000 dollars in cash or its equivalent.
On the way back, have your passport or resident card ready and check the wait time above. Also read what you can bring across the border.
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Frequently asked questions about the San Luis, Arizona 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.
How long does it take to cross from San Luis Río Colorado to San Luis, Arizona?
Outside the early-morning hours it's usually under 30 minutes, but check the live wait time.
What do I need to go from San Luis, Arizona to San Luis Río Colorado?
A passport or passport card to return to the U.S. and, if you drive, Mexican auto insurance. If you are a foreign national going beyond the border zone, check with Mexico's National Immigration Institute (INM) whether you need the FMM.
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, Arizona
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