UPDATED: November 1, 2026 at 01:08 PM PSTHOW'S THE LINE
Check border crossing wait time report at the Algodones – Andrade port of entry. Get updates on crossing conditions, operating hours, required documents
Source: CBP · UPDATED: November 1, 2026 at 01:08 PM
VEHICLE CROSSING
Standard
5 min
Sentri
Not available
Ready Lane
Not available
PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
Standard
No wait
Sentri
Not available
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You cross at Andrade, by car, in , daytime (5 am to 10 pm).
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Here you'll find answers to the most common questions about wait times, hours of operation, required travel documents, and tips for crossing at Los Algodones.
The Algodones – Andrade port of entry is open daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week, including holidays.
Wait times can vary significantly depending on the time of day, day of the week, and season. The crossing tends to be busiest during winter months (November through April), when a large number of snowbirds, retirees from the U.S. and Canada — visit Los Algodones for dental and medical care.
We recommend checking live wait time conditions on Bordergarita before heading to the crossing.
This crossing is commonly referred to by several names:
Los Algodones border crossing
Andrade port of entry
Algodones – Andrade crossing
Andrade border crossing
"Los Algodones" is a small town in the municipality of Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. "Andrade" is the community on the U.S. side, located in Imperial County, California.
One of the main advantages of this crossing is that wait times are typically shorter than at other ports of entry in Baja California, such as Tijuana or Mexicali.
Document requirements depend on your citizenship and destination:
Mexican citizens:
A valid U.S. visa is required to cross at the Algodones – Andrade port of entry.
If you are traveling more than 25 miles (40 km) into the United States, you must declare your destination and obtain a Form I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record). You can apply in advance at the official CBP website: i94.cbp.dhs.gov
U.S. and Canadian citizens:
A valid U.S. passport or passport card is required.
U.S. citizens may also use an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) if issued by their state.
At Bordergarita.com, you can view live wait times for the Algodones – Andrade crossing, updated every 5 minutes using official CBP data. Our site also covers wait times for other major U.S.–Mexico border crossings.
For the most accurate estimate before you head out, we recommend:
Checking Bordergarita for the current reported wait time.
Joining our Facebook community, where travelers share real-time updates, photos, and tips from the crossing.
The U.S. port of entry across from Los Algodones is Andrade, California, located in Imperial County. Both communities share strong cross-border ties, primarily driven by medical and dental tourism from the U.S. and Canada, as well as the relatively short wait times compared to other crossings in the region.
Los Algodones — also known as "Molar City" — is a small town of fewer than 10,000 residents within the municipality of Mexicali, Baja California. Despite its size, it is one of the most visited border towns in North America, for several reasons:
Dental and medical tourism: The town has approximately 300 dental offices, making it one of the highest concentrations of dental clinics per capita in the world. Thousands of Americans and Canadians visit each year for affordable dental care, eyeglasses, and prescription medications.
Short border wait times: The Algodones crossing is known for having shorter wait times than other ports of entry in Baja California.
Accessible location: It sits at the junction of California, Arizona, and Baja California — easy to reach from Yuma, AZ and the greater Palm Springs area.
Our wait time data for the Algodones – Andrade crossing is sourced directly from the CBP Border Wait Times system, which provides official, real-time crossing data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Wait times are refreshed on our platform every 5 minutes.
We are also testing an enhanced model that incorporates historical crossing patterns and user-submitted reports from our Facebook community to improve accuracy during peak hours.
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The state of Baja California, Mexico, has several border crossings into California, USA, through multiple ports of entry. The cities of Tijuana, Tecate, Mexicali, and Algodones offer eight crossing options, with those in Tijuana being the most popular.
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