Border crossing report for the Mexico to United States border
We are sharing the live, updated traffic report for border crossings and international bridges along the various borders between Mexico and the United States.
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CROSSING Tijuana
San Ysidro
To: San Ysidro
VEHICLE CROSSING
Standard
2 h 20 min
Sentri
25 min
Ready Lane
1 h 50 min
PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
Standard
1 h
Sentri
5 min
EXTRA CROSSINGS
MOTORCYCLES
Sentri
17 min
GARITA Nogales
Mariposa
To: Nogales, Arizona
VEHICLE CROSSING
Standard
10 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 30 min
Sentri
5 min
Ready Lane
2 h 30 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
10 min
Sentri
Not available
MÉXICO · BAJA CALIFORNIA
Baja California (Mexico) to United States border crossing
To the north of Baja California lies the U.S. state of California, which shares a border with this Mexican state. This border is one of the busiest in the world, characterized by significant cultural and economic interaction between the two countries.
Tijuana Border Crossing
Border crossings from Tijuana, Mexico, to California, United States.
Tijuana is one of the most important cities in Baja California, situated right on the Mexico-U.S. border. Its strategic location makes it a key entry and exit point for both countries. The Mexico-U.S. border crossing at Tijuana is among the busiest in the world. The city features several crossings connecting Tijuana to cities such as San Diego, California. There are four border crossings in the city of Tijuana:
CROSSING Tijuana
San Ysidro
The busiest border crossing in Tijuana, located in the city's downtown area (Zona Centro). Crossing types include pedestrian and vehicular (Standard, Ready Lane, and SENTRI).
CROSSING Tijuana
Otay Mesa
This is the busiest border crossing for cargo and parcel shipments in Tijuana, though it also accommodates vehicular (Standard, Ready Lane, and SENTRI) and pedestrian traffic. It is located on Boulevard Industrial, near the Tijuana International Airport.
CROSSING Tijuana
Pedwest
Also known as "PedWest," this is an extension of the San Ysidro Port of Entry, created to relieve congestion at the border crossing. It is located within the Tijuana River canalization, just meters from the San Ysidro Port of Entry, and is exclusively for pedestrians.
CROSSING Tijuana
Cross Border Xpress
In addition to traditional crossings, this is a private pedestrian bridge exclusively for passengers using the Tijuana International Airport.
CROSSING Tijuana
Otay Mesa (Commercial)
Currently still under development, construction on the Mexican side is complete; its purpose is to divert semi-trucks away from the industrial zone's main roads. Operations are scheduled to begin in 2027, and the facility is located in the Las Torres neighborhood.
Tecate Border Crossing
Tecate Ports of Entry (Mexico to California, USA)
Tecate is well known as the only "Pueblo Mágico" (Magical Town) on the Mexico-US border. It borders the municipality of Ensenada (Baja California) to the south, Mexicali to the east, and Tijuana to the west; to the north, it shares a border with the US city of Tecate (sharing the same name across the border). There is one port of entry in the city of Tecate.
Mexicali Border Crossing
Crossings from Mexicali, Mexico to California, United States
The city of Mexicali is located at the northwestern end of the Mexicali Valley, bordering Calexico, United States. This crossing is ranked as the fifth busiest in the world; within Mexico, it ranks behind the Ciudad Juárez-El Paso and Tijuana-San Diego crossings.
GARITA Mexicali
Calexico West
Located in the urban area of Mexicali—and also known as the "Old Crossing" or "Río Nuevo Crossing"—it features 12 lanes heading toward Calexico, California. The crossing accommodates both pedestrians and vehicles (Standard, Ready Lane, and SENTRI).
GARITA Mexicali
Calexico East
This port of entry is located in the eastern part of the city, and the crossing connects to Calexico, California. The Nuevo Mexicali crossing is primarily commercial; it is the main route for freight transport and semi-trucks in the region. It accommodates pedestrians and vehicles (Standard, Ready Lane, and SENTRI).
Los Algodones Port of Entry
Algodones - Andrade Border Crossing
This port of entry is located in the town of Vicente Guerrero—also known as Los Algodones—which is part of Mexicali and borders the U.S. town of Andrade, California.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions about Mexico and United States Border Crossings
Find answers to the most common questions about border crossings.
How many border crossings does Mexico have with the United States?
There are a total of 42 border crossings between Mexico and the United States. Most of these locations feature more than one border crossing per city across the two countries. In Mexico, the state of Baja California Norte has 7 border crossings, Sonora has 8, Chihuahua has 8, Coahuila has 2, Nuevo León has 1, and Tamaulipas has 11.
Which is the safest border crossing into Mexico from the United States?
Opinions on social media and forums frequently cite the Laredo, Texas, border crossing as the safest among the many crossings between Mexico and the United States. This crossing connects Tamaulipas to Texas via the "World Trade Bridge" (Puente del Comercio Mundial); its land-based operations are notable for superior routing, efficient scheduling windows, and strategies designed to minimize delays. It is also considered the most important land port of entry in Latin America.
How many border crossings are there between Mexico and the United States?
There are a total of 42 border crossings between Mexico and the United States. Most of these locations feature more than one crossing point serving the cities on both sides of the border. Within Mexico, the state of Baja California has 7 crossings; Sonora has 8; Chihuahua has 8; Coahuila has 2; Nuevo León has 1; and Tamaulipas has 11.
Which cities are located on the Mexico-U.S. border?
The border cities consist of pairs of neighboring towns distributed along the shared frontier. They begin on the Pacific coast with Tijuana, Baja California (facing San Diego), and Tecate, both adjacent to their respective counterparts in California. Moving eastward, the border zone includes crossings between Mexicali and Calexico, Los Algodones and Andrade, San Luis Río Colorado and San Luis (Arizona), Sonoyta and Lukeville, Sásabe, Nogales, Naco, and Agua Prieta.
Further east, in the states of New Mexico and Chihuahua, one finds pairs such as Puerto Palomas and Columbus, San Jerónimo and Santa Teresa, and El Berrendo and Antelope Wells. Finally, the border stretches along the Rio Grande between Texas and the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas—featuring major urban complexes such as Ciudad Juárez and El Paso, Ojinaga and Presidio, Ciudad Acuña and Del Río, Piedras Negras and Eagle Pass, Nuevo Laredo and Laredo, and Reynosa facing various Texas cities like Mission, McAllen, Hidalgo, and Pharr—before ending at the river's mouth with Heroica Matamoros and Brownsville.
