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Best Time to Cross Eagle Pass Bridge 2

BEST DAY TO CROSS
Thursday ~7m
Typical wait in the early morning (1–6 AM). During the day, around 8 AM it's ~21m.
Live times Hourly chart
Avoid: Sunday in the afternoon — up to ~1h 45m
Every day BEST TO WORST
  1. Thursday The best
    ~7m The calmest. Barely any line before dawn.
  2. Friday #2
    ~7m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  3. Wednesday #3
    ~16m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  4. Saturday #4
    ~29m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  5. Monday #5
    ~33m Middling, but swingy in the afternoon.
  6. Tuesday #6
    ~36m Middling, but swingy in the afternoon.
  7. Sunday The worst
    ~1h 1m The worst of the week. Avoid 10 AM–2 PM.

Historical reference · CBP

Week of Labor Day 2025

General lane · Aug 29–Sep 4

  1. 3 days before
    Average
    5m
    Range
    0m–20m

    24/24 h

  2. 2 days before
    Average
    31m
    Range
    5m–1h

    24/24 h

  3. 1 day before
    Average
    33m
    Range
    0m–1h

    24/24 h

  4. Holiday
    Average
    43m
    Range
    5m–1h

    24/24 h

  5. 1 day after
    Average
    50m
    Range
    0m–2h

    24/24 h

  6. 2 days after
    Average
    14m
    Range
    0m–1h

    24/24 h

  7. 3 days after
    Average
    10m
    Range
    0m–45m

    24/24 h

Source: CBP · Labor Day 2025 · General lane.

A single week for reference; this is not a forecast.

General lane · CBP's official hourly statistics (last 15 days). Closed hours don't count.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to cross Eagle Pass Bridge 2?
Typically Thursday at 4:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈7m in the general lane. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.
What is the worst time to cross Eagle Pass Bridge 2?
The heaviest point of the week is usually Sunday at 6:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈1h 45m. 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 Eagle Pass Bridge 2: 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?
This page summarizes the General lane, the line most people use. Trusted lanes (SENTRI or NEXUS, and Ready Lane where available) usually move at their own pace; compare them live on the Eagle Pass Bridge 2 page.