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Best Time to Cross Santa Teresa

BEST DAY TO CROSS
Wednesday ~28m
Typical wait at night (6 AM–10 PM).
Live times Hourly chart
Avoid: Saturday at night — up to ~1h 6m
Every day BEST TO WORST
  1. Wednesday The best
    ~28m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
  2. Thursday #2
    ~33m Middling. Best very early.
  3. Sunday #3
    ~34m Middling. Best very early.
  4. Friday #4
    ~37m Middling. Best very early.
  5. Monday #5
    ~38m Middling. Best very early.
  6. Saturday #6
    ~38m Middling. Best very early.
  7. Tuesday The worst
    ~39m 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Historical reference · CBP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
    40m
    Range
    20m–45m

    16/24 h

  2. 2 days before
    Average
    35m
    Range
    15m–45m

    16/24 h

  3. 1 day before
    Average
    35m
    Range
    15m–1h

    16/24 h

  4. Holiday
    Average
    57m
    Range
    25m–1h 15m

    16/24 h

  5. 1 day after
    Average
    38m
    Range
    15m–55m

    16/24 h

  6. 2 days after
    Average
    30m
    Range
    10m–50m

    16/24 h

  7. 3 days after
    Average
    26m
    Range
    10m–50m

    16/24 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 Santa Teresa?
Typically Wednesday at 9:00 PM, with an average wait of ≈28m in the general lane. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.
What is the worst time to cross Santa Teresa?
The heaviest point of the week is usually Saturday at 7:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈1h 6m. 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 Santa Teresa: 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 Santa Teresa page.