© OpenStreetMap · CARTO
Chihuahua
Texas
Is SENTRI worth it at Presidio?
At Presidio, SENTRI saves about ~15m per crossing over the General lane on average — and up to ~28m at the worst hour. If you cross often, that's roughly 3 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 Presidio
SENTRI
15m
saved per crossing, on average
up to ~28m at the worst hour (2 PM)
Ready
15m
saved per crossing, on average
up to ~28m at the worst hour (2 PM)
Every 10 crossings ≈ 3 h less in line with SENTRI.
Savings by hour
| Hour | SENTRI | Ready |
|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | ~10m | ~10m |
| 1 AM | ~9m | ~9m |
| 2 AM | ~9m | ~9m |
| 3 AM | ~9m | ~9m |
| 4 AM | ~8m | ~8m |
| 5 AM | ~7m | ~7m |
| 6 AM | ~8m | ~8m |
| 7 AM | ~8m | ~8m |
| 8 AM | ~9m | ~9m |
| 9 AM | ~11m | ~11m |
| 10 AM | ~15m | ~15m |
| 11 AM | ~20m | ~20m |
| 12 PM | ~26m | ~26m |
| 1 PM | ~27m | ~27m |
| 2 PM | ~28m | ~28m |
| 3 PM | ~28m | ~28m |
| 4 PM | ~23m | ~23m |
| 5 PM | ~21m | ~21m |
| 6 PM | ~20m | ~20m |
| 7 PM | ~14m | ~14m |
| 8 PM | ~13m | ~13m |
| 9 PM | ~11m | ~11m |
| 10 PM | ~10m | ~10m |
| 11 PM | ~10m | ~10m |
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 SENTRI save at Presidio?
- About ~15m per crossing over the General lane on average, and up to ~28m at the worst hour, based on this crossing's own CBP wait history.
- Is SENTRI worth it for me?
- If you cross Presidio often, yes — every 10 crossings is roughly 3 h less in line. If you cross only occasionally the payoff is smaller; check the live times before you leave.
- How do I get SENTRI?
- SENTRI is issued by CBP through the Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP). It needs an interview appointment and an enrollment fee.