Niagara Falls Border Crossings
Niagara Falls, Ontario, crosses into Niagara Falls, New York, over two bridges beside the falls. The Rainbow Bridge is the quintessential tourist crossing: it takes cars and pedestrians with a view of the cataracts and allows no cargo; the Whirlpool Rapids Bridge, downstream, is reserved for travelers enrolled in NEXUS, so it works as the fast shortcut for those who already hold the program. Here you see each one's live wait time — General and NEXUS — to decide where to enter; open either for its hourly pattern and the best hour of the day. The region's other bridges (Lewiston-Queenston and the Peace Bridge) belong to Queenston and Fort Erie.
Niagara Falls crossings, right now
All Niagara Falls border crossings
Compare Niagara Falls's crossings and open any one for its hourly statistics and the best hour to cross.
Frequently asked questions about Niagara Falls border crossings
- How are the Niagara Falls border crossings today?
- Above we show the live wait time for every Niagara Falls crossing, with official CBP data that updates on the page by itself. Compare the General, Ready Lane and NEXUS lanes before you leave home.
- What is the best time to cross in Niagara Falls?
- Open any Niagara Falls crossing to see its hourly statistics: today so far vs. what's typical for that weekday, the best hour, and an outlook for the hours ahead.
- Is the Niagara Falls border wait time data official?
- Yes. It comes straight from CBP (Border Wait Times), the same source each port of entry publishes, relayed as-is with no made-up numbers.
- Can I see the Niagara Falls crossings in the app?
- Yes. Garitas is free on the App Store for iPhone and covers the entire Canada–US border, including Niagara Falls. In the app you can also save your favorite crossings.
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