Otay Mesa wait time
From Tijuana into Otay Mesa. Wait time to enter the United States.
Cars general now
150 min
CBP updated Noon PDT · 1 h 19 min ago
Hours: 24 hrs/day
Page updated 1:19 PM PDT
- Cars general150 min
3 lanes openCBP updated Noon PDT · 1 h 19 min ago
- SENTRI / NEXUS15 min
3 lanes openCBP updated Noon PDT · 1 h 19 min ago
- Cars Ready Lane140 min
4 lanes openCBP updated Noon PDT · 1 h 19 min ago
- Pedestrian general60 min
6 lanes openCBP updated Noon PDT · 1 h 19 min ago
Entrance to Ready Lanes is on the far left as you approach the border. Go to www.getyouhome.gov for more information Go to www.GetYouHome.gov for more information.
Best time to cross
We save the wait times every hour since 19/10/2026. The best hour chart appears once we have a few weeks of data.
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FAQ
How often is the wait time updated?
CBP publishes times several times per hour at busy crossings. This page reads CBP every 5 minutes and shows the time of each update.
What are SENTRI and Ready Lane?
SENTRI is CBP's trusted traveler program with dedicated lanes. Ready Lane is for travelers with an RFID card such as a passport card, border crossing card or enhanced license.
Why might the time differ from the line I see?
Times are CBP estimates and some ports update less often. Check the update time next to each lane.