Otay Mesa Mexican Border

Live border wait times — California · 24 hrs/day

Port currently OPEN · Last updated 5/23/2026 22:28:39 Local
Construction notice 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.

Live wait times

Lane TypeWait Time
Passenger — Standard70 min (3 lanes open · Delay)
Passenger — SENTRI/NEXUS5 min (2 lanes open · No delay)
Passenger — Ready Lane70 min (6 lanes open · Delay)
Commercial — StandardN/A
Commercial — FASTN/A
Pedestrian — Standard40 min (6 lanes open · Delay)
Pedestrian — Ready LaneN/A

Source: CBP Border Wait Times API · Cached for 5 minutes

About Otay Mesa

Otay Mesa is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) land port of entry on the mexican border. The port operates the following crossings: Passenger. Standard, SENTRI/NEXUS, FAST, and pedestrian lane availability varies by time of day — confirm port hours before travel.