Laredo – Bridge I
Nuevo Laredo, Tamps.
Passenger vehicles
- StandardClosed
- Ready LaneClosed
- SENTRINo wait
Pedestrians
- StandardNo wait
- Ready LaneNo wait
Laredo, Texas, Texas ↔ Nuevo Laredo, Tamps.
Laredo, Texas – Nuevo Laredo border wait times
LiveChecked with CBP 1 min ago · 5:39 p.m. (Tijuana time)
Quick answer: right now, crossing from Nuevo Laredo to Laredo, Texas by car takes Laredo – Bridge I no wait (sentri); Laredo – Bridge II 1 h (standard); Laredo – Colombia Solidarity no wait (standard). On foot: Laredo – Bridge I no wait (standard). Source: CBP, checked at 5:39 p.m. (Tijuana time) on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
- Dollar today (MXN)
- $18.63
Laredo – Bridge II
Nuevo Laredo, Tamps.
Passenger vehicles
- Standard1 h
- Ready Lane55 min
Laredo – Colombia Solidarity
Nuevo Laredo, Tamps.
Passenger vehicles
- StandardNo wait
- Ready LaneNo wait
- SENTRINo wait
Commercial vehicles
- StandardClosed
- FASTClosed
Laredo – World Trade (commercial)
Nuevo Laredo, Tamps.
Commercial vehicles
- StandardClosed
- FASTClosed
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 Laredo, Texas and Nuevo Laredo
Laredo is the busiest U.S. land port by trade. For drivers coming back from Nuevo Laredo, Bridge II (Juárez–Lincoln) is the most direct route to downtown and I-35.
Tips for crossing at Laredo, Texas
- I-35 connects Laredo with San Antonio in about two and a half hours.
- If you're going to Monterrey, buy Mexican insurance and get a vehicle permit if you'll travel beyond the border zone.
What do you need to go from Laredo, Texas 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 Laredo, Texas border crossings
How long is the wait right now to cross from Nuevo Laredo to Laredo, Texas?
According to the latest CBP report, by car: Laredo – Bridge I no wait (sentri); Laredo – Bridge II 1 h (standard); Laredo – Colombia Solidarity no wait (standard). On foot: Laredo – Bridge I no wait (standard). The data on this page refreshes every 5 minutes.
Which bridge should I use to get back to Laredo?
By car, Bridge II (Juárez–Lincoln) or Bridge I; for cargo, the World Trade or Colombia Bridge. Compare the live times.
What do I need to go from Laredo, Texas to Nuevo Laredo?
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 Nuevo Laredo?
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 Laredo, Texas
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