Best time to cross
Best Time to Cross Calexico West
The typical best time to cross Calexico West is Wednesday at 1:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈23 min in the general lane. The heaviest moment of the week is usually Tuesday at 2:00 PM (≈133 min). The day-by-day breakdown for vehicles, pedestrians and cargo is below.
Vehicles
| Day | Best hour | Typical wait | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 4:00 AM | 1h 3m | 15–120 min |
| Tuesday | 11:00 PM | 44m | 15–60 min |
| Wednesday | 1:00 AM | 23m | 5–50 min |
| Thursday | 2:00 AM | 34m | 15–60 min |
| Friday | 2:00 AM | 41m | 15–90 min |
| Saturday | 3:00 AM | 23m | 5–60 min |
| Sunday | 5:00 AM | 27m | 5–120 min |
General lane. Typical best hour per weekday, computed from CBP's official hourly statistics; closed hours are never recommended.
Pedestrian
| Day | Best hour | Typical wait | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 2:00 AM | 5m | 5–5 min |
| Tuesday | 1:00 AM | 5m | 5–5 min |
| Wednesday | 12:00 AM | 5m | 5–5 min |
| Thursday | 1:00 AM | 5m | 5–5 min |
| Friday | 12:00 AM | 5m | 5–5 min |
| Saturday | 12:00 AM | 5m | 5–5 min |
| Sunday | 2:00 AM | 5m | 5–5 min |
General lane. Typical best hour per weekday, computed from CBP's official hourly statistics; closed hours are never recommended.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best time to cross Calexico West?
- Typically Wednesday at 1:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈23 min in the general lane. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.
- What is the worst time to cross Calexico West?
- The heaviest point of the week is usually Tuesday at 2:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈133 min. Check the live wait times before you leave — any given day can behave differently from the typical pattern.