What is the best time to cross Presidio?

Typically Monday at 12:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈2m in the general lane. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.

What is the worst time to cross Presidio?

The heaviest point of the week is usually Saturday at 2:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈45m. 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 Presidio: 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 Presidio page.

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Best Time to Cross Presidio

CARS · ANY DAY

Hardly any line ~2m

The line barely changes by day at this crossing. Cross whenever works for you.

Live times Hourly chart

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

Every day BEST TO WORST

Monday The best
~2m The calmest. Barely any line before dawn.
Saturday #2
~4m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
Tuesday #3
~5m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
Wednesday #4
~5m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
Sunday #5
~5m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
Friday #6
~5m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
Thursday The worst
~6m The worst of the week. Avoid 10 AM–2 PM.

PEDESTRIAN · ANY DAY

Hardly any line ~5m

The line barely changes by day at this crossing. Cross whenever works for you.

Live times Hourly chart

Every day BEST TO WORST

Wednesday The best
~5m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
Saturday #2
~5m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
Sunday #3
~5m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
Tuesday #4
~8m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
Friday #5
~8m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
Monday #6
~10m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
Thursday The worst
~10m The worst of the week. Avoid 10 AM–2 PM.

3 days before Fri Aug 29

No reported data

0/24 h
2 days before Sat Aug 30

No reported data

0/24 h
1 day before Sun Aug 31

No reported data

0/24 h
Holiday Mon Sep 1

Average

1m

Range

0m–15m

24/24 h
1 day after Tue Sep 2

Average

5m

Range

0m–10m

24/24 h
2 days after Wed Sep 3

No reported data

0/24 h
3 days after Thu Sep 4

Average

0m

Range

0m–10m

24/24 h

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 Presidio?: Typically Monday at 12:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈2m in the general lane. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.
What is the worst time to cross Presidio?: The heaviest point of the week is usually Saturday at 2:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈45m. 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 Presidio: 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 Presidio page.