Best time to cross
Best Time to Cross Bridge of the Americas
The typical best time to cross Bridge of the Americas is Wednesday at 2:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈17 min in the general lane. The heaviest moment of the week is usually Saturday at 5:00 PM (≈90 min). The day-by-day breakdown for vehicles, pedestrians and cargo is below.
Vehicles
| Day | Best hour | Typical wait | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 PM | 48m | 28–84 min |
| Tuesday | 2:00 AM | 34m | 5–70 min |
| Wednesday | 2:00 AM | 17m | 3–50 min |
| Thursday | 2:00 AM | 18m | 5–50 min |
| Friday | 2:00 AM | 20m | 5–70 min |
| Saturday | 4:00 AM | 26m | 5–75 min |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM | 46m | 30–75 min |
General lane. Typical best hour per weekday, computed from CBP's official hourly statistics; closed hours are never recommended.
Pedestrian
| Day | Best hour | Typical wait | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 PM | 3m | 0–4 min |
| Tuesday | 12:00 AM | 3m | 0–5 min |
| Wednesday | 12:00 AM | 3m | 0–5 min |
| Thursday | 10:00 PM | 2m | 0–4 min |
| Friday | 11:00 PM | 3m | 0–5 min |
| Saturday | 9:00 PM | 4m | 1–5 min |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM | 3m | 1–5 min |
General lane. Typical best hour per weekday, computed from CBP's official hourly statistics; closed hours are never recommended.
Commercial (cargo)
| Day | Best hour | Typical wait | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 6:00 AM | 2m | 0–2 min |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM | 2m | 0–2 min |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM | 2m | 0–2 min |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM | 3m | 0–5 min |
| Friday | 6:00 AM | 3m | 0–5 min |
| Saturday | No data yet for this day | ||
| Sunday | No data yet for this day | ||
General lane. Typical best hour per weekday, computed from CBP's official hourly statistics; closed hours are never recommended.
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 ≈17 min 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 5:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈90 min. Check the live wait times before you leave — any given day can behave differently from the typical pattern.