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Is NEXUS worth it at Sumas?
At Sumas, NEXUS saves about ~9m per crossing over the General lane on average — and up to ~17m at the worst hour. If you cross often, that's roughly 2 h less in line every 10 crossings. Here's the hour-by-hour breakdown, from this crossing's own history.
How much each lane saves at Sumas
NEXUS
9m
saved per crossing, on average
Ready
11m
saved per crossing, on average
up to ~22m at the worst hour (1 PM)
Every 10 crossings ≈ 2 h less in line with NEXUS.
Savings by hour
| Hour | NEXUS | Ready |
|---|---|---|
| 4 AM | ~5m | ~5m |
| 5 AM | ~5m | ~5m |
| 6 AM | ~6m | ~6m |
| 7 AM | ~8m | ~8m |
| 8 AM | ~2m | ~7m |
| 9 AM | ~9m | ~12m |
| 10 AM | ~12m | ~16m |
| 11 AM | ~12m | ~16m |
| 12 PM | ~16m | ~21m |
| 1 PM | ~17m | ~22m |
| 2 PM | ~12m | ~15m |
| 3 PM | ~12m | ~14m |
| 4 PM | ~8m | ~8m |
| 5 PM | ~4m | ~9m |
| 6 PM | ~5m | ~8m |
| 7 PM | ~5m | ~7m |
| 8 PM | ~7m | ~8m |
| 9 PM | ~7m | ~7m |
| 10 PM | ~5m | ~5m |
| 11 PM | ~5m | ~5m |
Trusted-lane vs. General average, from this crossing's official CBP hourly statistics (last 17 days). Closed hours don't count.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does NEXUS save at Sumas?
- About ~9m per crossing over the General lane on average, and up to ~17m at the worst hour, based on this crossing's own CBP wait history.
- Is NEXUS worth it for me?
- If you cross Sumas often, yes — every 10 crossings is roughly 2 h less in line. If you cross only occasionally the payoff is smaller; check the live times before you leave.
- How do I get NEXUS?
- NEXUS is issued by CBP through the Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP). It needs an interview appointment and an enrollment fee.