Otay Mesa border wait time
Live wait to enter the United States from Tijuana at Otay Mesa, from US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
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These are waits to enter the United States. No official wait times are published for going into Mexico.
About this crossing
Otay Mesa is about 6 miles east of San Ysidro, near the Tijuana airport. The passenger crossing is open 24 hours, and trucks use a separate commercial crossing.
Many drivers check Otay Mesa and San Ysidro together and pick the shorter wait.
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.
Other Tijuana crossings
- San YsidroTijuana…
- Cross Border Xpress (CBX)Tijuana…
- TecateTecate…
Crossing with family or friends?
Cerqa shows everyone's live location and arrival time on one map, so nobody gets lost on the other side.
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.