Check Border Crossing Wait Times & Lane Status Before You Cross

Current Tijuana border wait times vary throughout the day. Check our real-time updates for San Ysidro crossing to see current vehicle lane and pedestrian line wait times. Peak hours are typically 6-10 AM and 4-8 PM.

Nogales border crossing wait times are updated hourly. Visit our Nogales page to see how many lanes are open and current wait times for both vehicle and pedestrian crossings between Arizona and Sonora.

The number of open lanes at San Ysidro varies by time of day. Our Tijuana page shows real-time lane status including regular lanes, Ready Lanes, and SENTRI lanes for the world's busiest border crossing.

Generally, the shortest border wait times are between 10 AM-2 PM on weekdays and very early mornings (4-6 AM). Avoid Monday mornings, Friday evenings, and holiday weekends for faster crossing times.

Our wait times come from official CBP data updated every 15 minutes, plus real-time community reports from actual crossers. This combination provides the most accurate border crossing wait time information available.

Yes! We show pedestrian crossing times for all major ports of entry. Look for the walking icon on each crossing page to see current pedestrian lane wait times and number of lanes open.

Wait times vary by day and hour, but typically smaller crossings like Tecate or Columbus have shorter waits than busy ports like San Ysidro or El Paso. Check our homepage to compare current wait times across all crossings.

Download our mobile app to report real-time wait times and help other crossers. You can also view and submit community reports on any city page to share current conditions at the border.

Mexicali has two crossings to Calexico: West (downtown) and East. Wait times vary but are typically shorter than San Ysidro. Check our Mexicali page for current lane status and wait times for both vehicle and pedestrian crossings. East crossing is usually faster for SENTRI users.