El Paso–Ciudad Juárez is one of the largest binational metro areas in the world, joined by four CBP bridge crossings: BOTA (the free bridge), Paso del Norte downtown, Ysleta on the east side, and the Stanton SENTRI commuter bridge.

The table below shows the latest snapshot from CBP’s official Border Wait Times feed (refreshed daily). For minute-by-minute numbers, check bwt.cbp.gov or the official CBP Link app before you get in line.

El Paso — Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) Open

Hours: 24 hrs/day

LaneWaitLanes openUpdated
Passenger vehicles (standard)38 min3 of 14At 4:00 pm MDT
Ready Lane (vehicles)35 min7 of 14At 4:00 pm MDT
Pedestrians (standard)3 min2 of 4At 4:00 pm MDT
Pedestrians (Ready Lane)Closed——
Commercial trucks (standard)Closed——
Commercial trucks (FAST)Closed——

CBP notice: BOTA Passenger/Ready Lanes is open west side of port; Passenger Hrs 24 hours/7days, BOTA CARGO Mon-FRI 6 am to 4 pm. SAT/SUN CLOSED. Tune into AM 1610 for info.

El Paso — Paso Del Norte (PDN) Open

Hours: 24 hrs/day

LaneWaitLanes openUpdated
Passenger vehicles (standard)30 min1 of 12At 4:00 pm MDT
Ready Lane (vehicles)25 min6 of 12At 4:00 pm MDT
SENTRI / NEXUS (vehicles)No delay1 of 12At 4:00 pm MDT
Pedestrians (standard)2 min4 of 14At 4:00 pm MDT
Pedestrians (Ready Lane)2 min4 of 14At 4:00 pm MDT

CBP notice: Ready Lanes are open at PDN. See www.getyouhome.gov for more information. Tune in to AM 1620 for border crossing information.

El Paso — Ysleta Open

Hours: 24 hrs/day

LaneWaitLanes openUpdated
Passenger vehicles (standard)Closed——
Ready Lane (vehicles)5 min3 of 13At 3:00 pm MDT
SENTRI / NEXUS (vehicles)1 min3 of 13At 3:00 pm MDT
Pedestrians (standard)1 min2 of 4At 3:00 pm MDT
Commercial trucks (standard)40 min5 of 8At 3:00 pm MDT
Commercial trucks (FAST)30 min3 of 8At 3:00 pm MDT

CBP notice: YSL Passenger/Ready Lanes is open west side of port; Passenger Hrs. 24 hours / 7 days, YSL CARGO Mon-FRI 6 am to Midnight. SAT 6 am to 2 pm. Tune into AM 1610 for info.

El Paso — Stanton DCL Open

Hours: 6 am-Midnight

LaneWaitLanes openUpdated
Passenger vehicles (standard)Closed——
SENTRI / NEXUS (vehicles)1 min3 of 3At 4:00 pm MDT

CBP notice: Be prepared for construction that may cause some delays in the southbound lanes of the Stanton bridge; early January - February. Tune in to AM 1620 for border crossing information.

Data from CBP's official feed (snapshot 2026-09-09). Wait times change hour to hour — verify live at bwt.cbp.gov.

The crossings at El Paso

CrossingWhat it is
Bridge of the Americas (BOTA)The free bridge — no toll, connects to I-110, open 24 hours.
Paso del Norte (PDN)Downtown bridge with the largest pedestrian flow; vehicle lanes run northbound into the US.
Ysleta (Zaragoza)Eastside bridge — passenger and commercial lanes, open 24 hours.
Stanton DCLDedicated Commuter Lane bridge for enrolled SENTRI commuters; southbound traffic also uses Stanton.

Know before you cross

  • On foot: This port has a pedestrian crossing; the live table above shows the current wait on foot.
  • SENTRI / Ready Lane: SENTRI members get a dedicated vehicle lane here and the Ready Lane accepts RFID-chipped documents (passport card, green cards issued since 2010, border crossing cards). See lane types explained.
  • Documents: US citizens need a passport, passport card, or enhanced driver’s license; green-card holders show the green card; visa holders need passport + visa and should check their I-94 record after every entry. Full detail in the documents-to-cross guide.

If you live in the US without permanent status — DACA, TPS, a pending asylum case, or no status — leaving the country can permanently affect your case or block your return. Talk to an immigration attorney before any trip to Mexico. See traveling to your home country from the US and how to find an immigration attorney.