El Paso
Ciudad Juárez
Passenger vehicles
- StandardPending
- Ready LanePending
- SENTRIPending
Pedestrians
- StandardPending
- Ready LanePending
Commercial vehicles
- StandardPending
- FASTPending
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El Paso, Texas ↔ Ciudad Juárez, Chih.
El Paso – Ciudad Juárez border wait times
LiveChecked with CBP 3 min ago · 5:55 p.m. (Tijuana time)
Quick answer: right now, crossing from Ciudad Juárez to El Paso by car takes 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). On foot: El Paso – Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) 20 min (standard); El Paso – Paso del Norte (PDN) 45 min (standard). Source: CBP, checked at 5:55 p.m. (Tijuana time) on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
- Dollar today (MXN)
- $18.63
El Paso – Bridge of the Americas (BOTA)
Ciudad Juárez
Passenger vehicles
- Standard1 h 28 min
- Ready Lane1 h 25 min
Pedestrians
- Standard20 min
- Ready LaneClosed
Commercial vehicles
- StandardClosed
- FASTClosed
El Paso – Paso del Norte (PDN)
Ciudad Juárez
Passenger vehicles
- Standard1 h 15 min
- Ready Lane1 h 10 min
- SENTRI5 min
Pedestrians
- Standard45 min
- Ready Lane35 min
El Paso – Ysleta (Zaragoza)
Ciudad Juárez
Passenger vehicles
- StandardClosed
- Ready Lane1 h
- SENTRI10 min
Pedestrians
- Standard10 min
Commercial vehicles
- StandardClosed
- FASTClosed
Santa Teresa – Santa Teresa Port of Entry
San Jerónimo, Chih.
Passenger vehicles
- Standard1 h 05 min
- Ready Lane1 h
Pedestrians
- Standard5 min
Commercial vehicles
- StandardClosed
- FASTClosed
Fort Hancock
El Porvenir, Chih.
Passenger vehicles
- Standard5 min
- Ready LaneClosed
- SENTRIClosed
Pedestrians
- StandardNo wait
- Ready LaneClosed
El Paso – Stanton (Lerdo, SENTRI)
Ciudad Juárez
Passenger vehicles
- StandardClosed
- SENTRI3 min
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How to cross between El Paso and Ciudad Juárez
Every day El Paso welcomes thousands of people from Ciudad Juárez who work, study or shop in Texas. To come back from Juárez you can choose among several bridges, and here you can see which one has the shortest wait right now.
Heading into Juárez, the Santa Fe Bridge leaves from downtown El Paso and the Puente Libre (BOTA) connects to I-110.
Tips for crossing at El Paso
- To walk to Juárez, the Santa Fe Bridge leaves from downtown El Paso.
- Bring cash or a card for the bridge toll.
What do you need to go from El Paso 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 El Paso border crossings
How long is the wait right now to cross from Ciudad Juárez to El Paso?
According to the latest CBP report, by car: 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). On foot: El Paso – Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) 20 min (standard); El Paso – Paso del Norte (PDN) 45 min (standard). The data on this page refreshes every 5 minutes.
Which bridge gets me back to El Paso fastest?
Check the table on this page: it shows the current wait at Paso del Norte, BOTA, Ysleta and Stanton.
What do I need to go from El Paso to Ciudad Juárez?
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 Ciudad Juárez?
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 El Paso
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