What is the best time to cross World Trade Bridge?

For vehicles in the General lane, typically Sunday at 8:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈0m. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.

What is the worst time to cross World Trade Bridge?

For vehicles in the General lane, the heaviest point of the week is usually Tuesday at 11:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈53m. 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 World Trade Bridge: 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?

Each tab summarizes the General lane for its mode: vehicles, pedestrian or commercial. Trusted lanes (SENTRI or NEXUS, and Ready Lane where available) usually move at their own pace; compare all lanes live on the World Trade Bridge page.

Tamaulipas Texas

Best Time to Cross World Trade Bridge

BEST DAY TO CROSS

Sunday ~0m

Typical wait in the morning (8–11 AM).

Live times Hourly chart

Avoid: Tuesday at night — up to ~53m

We use the newest CBP typical profile for each weekday within a 14-day window. Data covers 7 of 7 weekdays; closed hours are excluded. This is a historical reference, not a forecast. How border wait times are calculated

Every day BEST TO WORST

Sunday The best
~0m The calmest. Barely any line before dawn.
Friday #2
~5m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
Saturday #3
~5m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
Monday #4
~8m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
Tuesday #5
~9m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
Thursday #6
~14m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
Wednesday The worst
~15m The worst of the week. Avoid 10 AM–2 PM.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to cross World Trade Bridge?: For vehicles in the General lane, typically Sunday at 8:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈0m. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.
What is the worst time to cross World Trade Bridge?: For vehicles in the General lane, the heaviest point of the week is usually Tuesday at 11:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈53m. 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 World Trade Bridge: 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?: Each tab summarizes the General lane for its mode: vehicles, pedestrian or commercial. Trusted lanes (SENTRI or NEXUS, and Ready Lane where available) usually move at their own pace; compare all lanes live on the World Trade Bridge page.