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Is SENTRI worth it at Veterans International?

At Veterans International, SENTRI saves about ~32m per crossing over the General lane on average — and up to ~54m at the worst hour. If you cross often, that's roughly 5 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 Veterans International

SENTRI
32m
saved per crossing, on average
up to ~54m at the worst hour (5 PM)

Every 10 crossings ≈ 5 h less in line with SENTRI.

Savings by hour

Hour SENTRI
12 AM ~39m
6 AM ~12m
7 AM ~13m
8 AM ~25m
9 AM ~33m
10 AM ~34m
11 AM ~31m
12 PM ~33m
1 PM ~36m
2 PM ~39m
3 PM ~42m
4 PM ~47m
5 PM ~54m
6 PM ~45m
7 PM ~33m
8 PM ~22m
9 PM ~21m
10 PM ~29m
11 PM ~17m

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 Veterans International?
About ~32m per crossing over the General lane on average, and up to ~54m at the worst hour, based on this crossing's own CBP wait history.
Is SENTRI worth it for me?
If you cross Veterans International often, yes — every 10 crossings is roughly 5 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.