UPDATED: October 16, 2026 at 06:40 PM PSTHOW'S THE LINE
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Source: CBP · UPDATED: October 16, 2026 at 06:40 PM
VEHICLE CROSSING
Standard
30 min
Sentri
Not available
Ready Lane
Not available
PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
Standard
5 min
Sentri
Not available
COMMUNITY
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1. Where are you crossing?
2. How are you crossing?
3. Which lane?
If you’re not sure, pick Standard. Ready Lane and Sentri need a permit.
What time do you usually cross?
What kind of week?
Your plan
You cross at Tecate, by car, in , daytime (5 am to 10 pm).
Best hour to cross
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Worst hour to cross
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Easiest day
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Slowest day
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Not enough data yet for this crossing and lane.
Source: CBP reported wait. Not door-to-door time.
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