Tecate border wait time
Live wait to enter the United States from Tecate, Baja California, 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
Tecate is a smaller crossing about 30 miles east of Otay Mesa, between Tecate, Baja California and Tecate, California. It isn't open overnight, so check the hours below before you go.
When Tijuana crossings are busy, the drive to Tecate can be worth it.
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…
- Otay MesaTijuana…
- Cross Border Xpress (CBX)Tijuana…
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.