Paso del Norte (PDN) wait time
Live wait to enter the United States from downtown Ciudad Juárez at Paso del Norte, from US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
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El Paso bridges right now
- Bridge of the Americas (BOTA)Ciudad Juárez…
- Paso del Norte · this pageCiudad Juárez…
- YsletaCiudad Juárez…
- Stanton (SENTRI only)Ciudad Juárez…
Farther away
- Tornillo (Marcelino Serna)Guadalupe…
- Santa TeresaSan Jerónimo…
These are waits to enter the United States. No official wait times are published for going into Mexico.
About this crossing
Paso del Norte connects downtown Ciudad Juárez with downtown El Paso. In Juárez it's called the Puente Santa Fe. It's the busiest bridge for people crossing on foot, and it only carries traffic into the US.
Cars and pedestrians can cross 24 hours.
Which lane can I use?
- General lanes are open to everyone.
- SENTRI lanes are only for trusted travelers. Everyone in the car needs a SENTRI card.
- Ready Lane is for travelers whose documents have an RFID chip, such as a passport card, a newer Border Crossing Card or an enhanced driver's license. Everyone in the car needs one.
Questions
How long is the line at Paso del Norte right now?
The live wait at the top of this page is CBP's estimate for Paso del Norte, by lane. It refreshes every 5 minutes on its own.
Which crossing is fastest right now?
Check "El Paso bridges right now" above. The crossing with the shortest regular car wait gets a green Fastest by car tag.
Are there wait times for going into Mexico?
No. CBP only publishes waits for entering the United States.
Can my family see when I've crossed?
Yes, with the free Cerqa app. You share your location for the trip, and they see where you are and when you'll arrive. Cerqa also shows border waits on the map.
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Wait times: U.S. Customs and Border Protection. They're CBP estimates, usually updated about once an hour, and can change quickly. The page refreshes on its own every 5 minutes.