Best time to cross
Best Time to Cross Paso Del Norte
The typical best time to cross Paso Del Norte is Thursday at 2:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈6 min in the general lane. The heaviest moment of the week is usually Saturday at 2:00 PM (≈89 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 | 56m | 33–75 min |
| Tuesday | 2:00 AM | 37m | 1–75 min |
| Wednesday | 2:00 AM | 15m | 1–68 min |
| Thursday | 2:00 AM | 6m | 1–40 min |
| Friday | 2:00 AM | 12m | 1–38 min |
| Saturday | 3:00 AM | 21m | 1–70 min |
| Sunday | 5:00 AM | 33m | 5–80 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 | 1m | 1–3 min |
| Tuesday | 10:00 PM | 1m | 0–2 min |
| Wednesday | 2:00 AM | 1m | 0–1 min |
| Thursday | 1:00 AM | 1m | 0–1 min |
| Friday | 1:00 AM | 1m | 1–2 min |
| Saturday | 1:00 AM | 3m | 1–5 min |
| Sunday | 4:00 AM | 2m | 1–3 min |
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 Paso Del Norte?
- Typically Thursday at 2:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈6 min in the general lane. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.
- What is the worst time to cross Paso Del Norte?
- The heaviest point of the week is usually Saturday at 2:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈89 min. Check the live wait times before you leave — any given day can behave differently from the typical pattern.