Best time to cross
Best Time to Cross Mariposa
The typical best time to cross Mariposa is Sunday at 7:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈18 min in the general lane. The heaviest moment of the week is usually Friday at 3:00 PM (≈99 min). The day-by-day breakdown for vehicles, pedestrians and cargo is below.
Vehicles
| Day | Best hour | Typical wait | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM | 33m | 0–60 min |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM | 29m | 10–75 min |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM | 26m | 0–60 min |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM | 23m | 5–60 min |
| Friday | 7:00 AM | 22m | 5–60 min |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM | 25m | 10–50 min |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM | 18m | 0–30 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 | 9:00 AM | 20m | 0–20 min |
| Tuesday | No data yet for this day | ||
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM | 30m | 0–30 min |
| Thursday | 4:00 PM | 5m | 0–5 min |
| Friday | 12:00 PM | 15m | 0–15 min |
| Saturday | No data yet for this day | ||
| Sunday | No data yet for this day | ||
General lane. Typical best hour per weekday, computed from CBP's official hourly statistics; closed hours are never recommended.
Commercial (cargo)
| Day | Best hour | Typical wait | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM | 5m | 0–5 min |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM | 5m | 0–5 min |
| Wednesday | 1:00 PM | 5m | 0–5 min |
| Thursday | 4:00 PM | 5m | 0–5 min |
| Friday | 2:00 PM | 5m | 0–5 min |
| Saturday | 1:00 PM | 5m | 0–5 min |
| Sunday | No data yet for this day | ||
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 Mariposa?
- Typically Sunday at 7:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈18 min in the general lane. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.
- What is the worst time to cross Mariposa?
- The heaviest point of the week is usually Friday at 3:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈99 min. Check the live wait times before you leave — any given day can behave differently from the typical pattern.