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Tamaulipas
Texas
Is SENTRI worth it at Pharr?
At Pharr, SENTRI saves about ~25m per crossing over the General lane on average — and up to ~1h 10m at the worst hour. If you cross often, that's roughly 4 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 Pharr
SENTRI
25m
saved per crossing, on average
up to ~1h 10m at the worst hour (12 PM)
Ready
6m
saved per crossing, on average
up to ~35m at the worst hour (3 PM)
Every 10 crossings ≈ 4 h less in line with SENTRI.
Savings by hour
| Hour | SENTRI | Ready |
|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | ~20m | ~5m |
| 6 AM | ~12m | ~5m |
| 7 AM | ~22m | ~4m |
| 8 AM | ~27m | ~5m |
| 9 AM | ~24m | ~5m |
| 11 AM | ~45m | ~23m |
| 12 PM | ~1h 10m | ~5m |
| 1 PM | ~28m | ~27m |
| 2 PM | ~1h 10m | ~5m |
| 3 PM | ~1h 3m | ~35m |
| 4 PM | ~17m | ~5m |
| 5 PM | ~31m | ~4m |
| 6 PM | ~36m | ~5m |
| 7 PM | ~30m | ~4m |
| 8 PM | ~19m | ~3m |
| 9 PM | ~18m | ~5m |
| 10 PM | ~17m | ~3m |
| 11 PM | ~4m | ~2m |
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 Pharr?
- About ~25m per crossing over the General lane on average, and up to ~1h 10m at the worst hour, based on this crossing's own CBP wait history.
- Is SENTRI worth it for me?
- If you cross Pharr often, yes — every 10 crossings is roughly 4 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.