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Best Time to Cross Bridge of the Americas

BEST DAY TO CROSS
Wednesday ~6m
Typical wait in the early morning (12–4 AM). During the day, around 7 PM it's ~38m.
Live times Hourly chart
Avoid: Saturday in the afternoon — up to ~1h 24m
Every day BEST TO WORST
  1. Wednesday The best
    ~6m The calmest. Barely any line before dawn.
  2. Thursday #2
    ~7m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  3. Tuesday #3
    ~9m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  4. Friday #4
    ~10m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  5. Saturday #5
    ~24m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  6. Sunday #6
    ~30m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  7. Monday The worst
    ~43m The worst of the week. Avoid 10 AM–2 PM.

Historical reference · CBP

Week of Labor Day 2025

General lane · Aug 29–Sep 4

  1. 3 days before
    Average
    47m
    Range
    3m–1h 15m

    24/24 h

  2. 2 days before
    Average
    47m
    Range
    10m–1h 10m

    24/24 h

  3. 1 day before
    Average
    1h 2m
    Range
    15m–1h 20m

    24/24 h

  4. Holiday
    Average
    44m
    Range
    1m–1h 18m

    24/24 h

  5. 1 day after
    Average
    1h 4m
    Range
    40m–1h 15m

    24/24 h

  6. 2 days after
    Average
    39m
    Range
    4m–1h 10m

    23/24 h

  7. 3 days after
    Average
    44m
    Range
    3m–1h 15m

    24/24 h

Source: CBP · Labor Day 2025 · General lane.

A single week for reference; this is not a forecast.

General lane · CBP's official hourly statistics (last 15 days). Closed hours don't count.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to cross Bridge of the Americas?
Typically Wednesday at 2:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈6m in the general lane. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.
What is the worst time to cross Bridge of the Americas?
The heaviest point of the week is usually Saturday at 4:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈1h 24m. Check the live wait times before you leave — any given day can behave differently from the typical pattern.
Where does this data come from and how reliable is it?
From CBP's official hourly statistics for Bridge of the Americas: we take the most recent typical pattern for each weekday (the averages are CBP's), so it reflects the usual behavior, not a forecast. Any given day can vary with weather, holidays or operations — so check the live wait times before you leave.
Is the best time the same for every lane?
This page summarizes the General lane, the line most people use. Trusted lanes (SENTRI or NEXUS, and Ready Lane where available) usually move at their own pace; compare them live on the Bridge of the Americas page.