Rainbow Bridge wait time
Wait time to enter the United States.
Cars general now
1 min
CBP updated 5:47 pm EDT · 19 min ago
Hours: 24 hrs/day
Page updated 3:05 PM PDT
- Cars general1 min
4 lanes openCBP updated 5:47 pm EDT · 19 min ago
- Pedestrian generalClosed
A Ready Lane is available from 3 / 7pm Monday through Thursday.
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.
Other crossings in Buffalo/Niagara Falls
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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 NEXUS and Ready Lane?
NEXUS is the US and Canada trusted traveler program with dedicated lanes. Ready Lane is for travelers with an RFID card such as a passport 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.