Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) border wait time today
Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua → El Paso, Texas · Puente de las Américas
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Cars up to 14 lanes
Pedestrians up to 4 lanes
Trucks up to 3 lanes
Times are for entering the United States (northbound). CBP does not publish southbound times.
Last 24 hours
Cars · General
Pedestrians · General
Trucks · General
CBP reading per hour typical for that hour
Best time to cross
Cars · General
Still collecting data: we don't have enough history yet to work out the best time at this crossing (5 of 14 days). We never show made-up averages, so check back in a few days.
Pedestrians · General
Still collecting data: we don't have enough history yet to work out the best time at this crossing (5 of 14 days). We never show made-up averages, so check back in a few days.
About Bridge of the Americas (BOTA)
The Bridge of the Americas (Córdova–Americas), known in Juárez as the "Puente Libre", charges no toll and connects Ciudad Juárez with El Paso.
Lanes reported by CBP — Cars: up to 14 lanes (General and Ready Lane). Pedestrians: up to 4 lanes (General and Ready Lane). Trucks: up to 3 lanes (General and FAST).
Hours (CBP): open 24 hours.
US port of entry address (CBP): 3600 E. Paisano, El Paso, TX 79905.
Times are shown in the crossing's local time (MDT). Both sides of the border keep the same clock: since 2022 Mexico no longer observes daylight saving time except in municipalities on the US border, which follow the US schedule; Sonora and Arizona do not observe it.
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What to bring and tips
- You need a document accepted by CBP to enter the US, for example a Mexican passport with a US visa or a Border Crossing Card, a US passport or passport card, a permanent resident card, or a trusted traveler card. Check the official list on cbp.gov before you travel.
- Ready Lane is only for travelers whose documents have an RFID chip (such as the Border Crossing Card, US passport card, newer green cards or SENTRI card); everyone in the vehicle needs one.
- SENTRI lanes are only for approved SENTRI members in a registered vehicle.
- Visitors with a Border Crossing Card who go beyond the border zone (25 miles from the border in Texas) or stay longer than 30 days generally need an I-94; you can apply online at CBP's official I-94 website.
- Declare food, plants and animal products, and report cash or monetary instruments over USD 10,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) border wait time today?
As of CBP's latest reading (10:00 PM local time): Cars, 1 h in General lanes and 1 h in Ready Lane; Pedestrians, 3 min in General lanes.
When is the best time to cross at Bridge of the Americas (BOTA)?
We are still building enough history to calculate the best time at Bridge of the Americas (BOTA). We only publish typical waits once we have at least 14 days of readings.
What are the hours at Bridge of the Americas (BOTA)?
According to CBP, the crossing's hours are: open 24 hours. Hours can change, so check before you go.
Which lanes are there at Bridge of the Americas (BOTA)? Can I walk across?
Cars: up to 14 lanes (General and Ready Lane). Pedestrians: up to 4 lanes (General and Ready Lane). Trucks: up to 3 lanes (General and FAST). Yes, there is a pedestrian crossing.
How often are the wait times updated?
CBP updates wait times roughly every hour. We check CBP every 15 minutes and show the time of each reading, in the crossing's local time.
Are these times for going into Mexico?
Times are for entering the United States (northbound). CBP does not publish southbound times.
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