Buffalo–Niagara border wait times today
The Niagara region has four bridges into New York: the Peace Bridge (Fort Erie–Buffalo), the Rainbow Bridge (next to the falls), Lewiston–Queenston and the Whirlpool Bridge, which is NEXUS only.
Fastest right now:
Cars → Peace Bridge 3 min
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Fort Erie → Buffalo, NY · CBP 1:00 AMCarsGeneral3 minNEXUSClosedReady LaneClosedInto CanadaCars31 min
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Niagara Falls → Niagara Falls, NY · CBP 1:00 AMCarsGeneral34 minPedestriansGeneralClosedInto CanadaCarsNo delay
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Whirlpool Bridge (NEXUS only) Closed nowNiagara Falls → Niagara Falls, NYCarsGeneralNo dataNEXUSNo dataReady LaneNo data
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Queenston (Niagara-on-the-Lake) → Lewiston, NY · CBP 1:00 AMCarsGeneral5 minNEXUSClosedInto CanadaCarsNo delay
Best time to cross today (Saturday)
| Crossing | Best hour | Worst hour |
|---|---|---|
| Peace Bridge Cars | Collecting data | |
| Rainbow Bridge Cars | Collecting data | |
| Whirlpool Bridge (NEXUS only) Cars | Collecting data | |
| Lewiston–Queenston Bridge Cars | Collecting data | |
Typical (median) waits from our history of CBP readings, local time.
CBP times for entering the United States from Canada. The wait to enter Canada is published by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and shown separately where available.
Frequently asked questions
Which Niagara crossing has the shortest line right now?
Right now the shortest general car lane wait is at Peace Bridge (3 min, CBP).
How many crossings are there in Niagara?
This page covers 4 crossings: Peace Bridge, Rainbow Bridge, Whirlpool Bridge (NEXUS only) and Lewiston–Queenston Bridge.
What is the best time to cross in Niagara today?
We are still collecting enough history to calculate typical waits for these crossings.