Border Crossing Report: Canada to United States (USA)
Live, up-to-date traffic reports for border crossings along the various Canada-U.S. borders and international border bridges.
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GARITA Tijuana
San Ysidro
To: San Ysidro
VEHICLE CROSSING
Standard
1 h 50 min
Sentri
30 min
Ready Lane
1 h 30 min
PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
Standard
1 h
Sentri
5 min
EXTRA CROSSINGS
MOTORCYCLES
Sentri
20 min
GARITA Nogales
Mariposa
To: Nogales, Arizona
VEHICLE CROSSING
Standard
45 min
Sentri
Not available
Ready Lane
Not available
PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
Standard
No wait
Sentri
Not available
GARITA Mexicali
Calexico West
To: Calexico, California
VEHICLE CROSSING
Standard
2 h 50 min
Sentri
15 min
Ready Lane
2 h 50 min
PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
Standard
5 min
Sentri
5 min
GARITA Los Algodones
Algodones
Crossing to: Andrade, California
VEHICLE CROSSING
Standard
15 min
Sentri
Not available
Ready Lane
Not available
PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
Standard
15 min
Sentri
Not available
British Columbia Border Crossings
British Columbia (Canada) Border Crossings into the United States
The Canadian province of British Columbia borders the United States in Washington, Montana, and Idaho. There are five land crossings in total: three in Surrey, one in Aldergrove, and one in Abbotsford. This border is notable for having no walls or physical obstacles for travelers; instead, it features crossing stations to register individuals moving between the two countries.
Surrey Border Crossing
Surrey Crossing to Washington, United States
The city of Surrey, British Columbia, has three border crossings into the United States, all connecting directly to Washington State. The Point Roberts crossing is geographically isolated from the rest of the United States; it would be an island were it not connected to Canada.
GARITA Surrey
Pacific Highway
The main Blaine/Surrey crossing—also known as the Pacific Highway crossing—is the primary commercial border crossing on the West Coast and one of the busiest along the entire border. It connects the city of Surrey, British Columbia (on the Canadian side), to the city of Blaine, Washington (on the US side). Crossing types include pedestrian (Standard and Ready Lane) and vehicle (Standard, Ready Lane, and SENTRI).
GARITA Surrey
Peace Arch
Less than a kilometer west of the Pacific Highway crossing lies the Peace Arch crossing. On the Canadian side is the city of Surrey, British Columbia, connecting to the U.S. city of Blaine, Washington. Crossing types are pedestrian (Standard and Ready Lane) and vehicle (Standard, Ready Lane, and SENTRI); commercial traffic is prohibited.
GARITA Surrey
Point Roberts
The community of Point Roberts, part of Washington, is isolated from the rest of U.S. territory and borders the city of Surrey, Canada. Crossing types are pedestrian (Standard and Ready Lane) and vehicle (Standard, Ready Lane, and SENTRI).
Aldergrove Border Crossing
Aldergrove Crossing to Washington, United States
At the Aldergrove crossing, the Canadian side is the town of Aldergrove, British Columbia, connecting to the U.S. city of Lynden, Washington.
Abbotsford Border Crossing
Abbotsford Crossing to Washington, United States
At the Abbotsford crossing, the Canadian side is the community of Huntingdon, British Columbia, connecting to the U.S. city of Sumas, Washington.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions about Canada-US border crossings
In this section, we answer the most frequently asked questions about Canada-U.S. border crossings.
How many border crossings are there between the United States and Canada?
There are a total of 26 border crossings between Canada and the United States. Most regions have only one crossing point. In Canada, British Columbia has five crossings, Ontario has ten, New Brunswick has four, Quebec has four, Manitoba has one, and Alberta has one.
How can I cross from the United States into Canada?
U.S. citizens require a valid U.S. passport. If a passport is not available, alternative valid documents for crossing include: a birth certificate, a certificate of citizenship or naturalization, or a Certificate of Indian Status, accompanied by photo identification and an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL).
What is the most popular border crossing between Canada and the United States?
The busiest border crossing between Canada and the United States is the Blue Water Bridge, which connects Point Edward, Ontario, to Port Huron, Michigan. Compared to all other border crossings, it handles a high volume of both commercial traffic and private vehicles on a daily basis.
