Calexico / Mexicali border wait times today
Mexicali has two crossings into Calexico: downtown (Calexico West) and Nuevo Mexicali (Calexico East), which also handles cargo.
Fastest right now:
Cars → Calexico West 30 min
Pedestrians → Calexico West 5 min
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Mexicali → Calexico, CA · CBP 10:00 PMCarsGeneral30 minSENTRI5 minReady Lane30 minPedestriansGeneral5 minReady Lane5 min
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Mexicali → Calexico, CACarsGeneralClosedSENTRIClosedReady LaneClosedPedestriansGeneralClosed
Best time to cross today (Friday)
| Crossing | Best hour | Worst hour |
|---|---|---|
| Calexico West Cars | Collecting data | |
| Calexico East Cars | Collecting data | |
Typical (median) waits from our history of CBP readings, local time.
Times are for entering the United States (northbound). CBP does not publish southbound times.
Frequently asked questions
Which Mexicali crossing has the shortest line right now?
Right now the shortest general car lane wait is at Calexico West (30 min, CBP). On foot: Calexico West (5 min).
How many crossings are there in Mexicali?
This page covers 2 crossings: Calexico West and Calexico East.
What is the best time to cross in Mexicali today?
We are still collecting enough history to calculate typical waits for these crossings.