San Ysidro connects San Diego, California with Tijuana, Baja California, and is one of the busiest land border crossings in the Western Hemisphere — expect the longest lines on the US–Mexico border at peak hours.
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.
Data from CBP's official feed (snapshot 2026-10-25). Wait times change hour to hour — verify live at bwt.cbp.gov.
The crossings at San Ysidro
| Crossing | What it is |
|---|---|
| San Ysidro (main) | Main crossing: all vehicle lanes off I-5 / I-805, plus the PedEast pedestrian building on the east side. |
| PedWest | Pedestrian-only western entrance next to the Virginia Avenue Transit Center; connects to the El Chaparral side of Tijuana. |
| Cross Border Xpress (CBX) | Enclosed bridge directly into Tijuana International Airport — only for air passengers with a boarding pass; CBX charges its own toll. |
CBP port office (official directory)
CBP’s port directory entry for San Ysidro - Class A, California - 2504 (page last modified September 23, 2025; checked October 15, 2026) lists port code 2504, a port office at 720 East San Ysidro Blvd, San Ysidro, CA 92173, and the main phone +1 619-428-2188. It places the port under CBP’s San Diego field office.
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-enabled cards (U.S. passport cards, enhanced driver’s licenses, enhanced border crossing cards, enhanced permanent resident cards and trusted traveler cards). See lane types explained.
- Documents: US citizens need a passport, passport card, enhanced driver’s license, or trusted traveler card (SENTRI, NEXUS or FAST); 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.