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Is NEXUS worth it at International Falls?
At International Falls, NEXUS saves about ~12m per crossing over the General lane on average — and up to ~21m 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 International Falls
NEXUS
12m
saved per crossing, on average
Ready
12m
saved per crossing, on average
Every 10 crossings ≈ 2 h less in line with NEXUS.
Savings by hour
| Hour | NEXUS | Ready |
|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | ~1m | ~1m |
| 1 AM | ~1m | ~1m |
| 2 AM | ~1m | ~1m |
| 3 AM | ~1m | ~1m |
| 4 AM | ~1m | ~1m |
| 5 AM | ~1m | ~1m |
| 6 AM | ~1m | ~1m |
| 7 AM | ~15m | ~15m |
| 8 AM | ~14m | ~14m |
| 9 AM | ~13m | ~13m |
| 10 AM | ~16m | ~16m |
| 11 AM | ~18m | ~18m |
| 12 PM | ~19m | ~19m |
| 1 PM | ~21m | ~21m |
| 2 PM | ~18m | ~18m |
| 3 PM | ~18m | ~18m |
| 4 PM | ~13m | ~13m |
| 5 PM | ~14m | ~14m |
| 6 PM | ~12m | ~12m |
| 7 PM | ~11m | ~11m |
Trusted-lane vs. General average, from this crossing's official CBP hourly statistics (last 16 days). Closed hours don't count.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does NEXUS save at International Falls?
- About ~12m per crossing over the General lane on average, and up to ~21m at the worst hour, based on this crossing's own CBP wait history.
- Is NEXUS worth it for me?
- If you cross International Falls 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.