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Is NEXUS worth it at Pacific Highway?
At Pacific Highway, NEXUS saves about ~12m per crossing over the General lane on average — and up to ~27m at the worst hour. If you cross often, that's roughly 2 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 Pacific Highway
NEXUS
12m
saved per crossing, on average
up to ~27m at the worst hour (1 PM)
Ready
16m
saved per crossing, on average
up to ~33m at the worst hour (2 PM)
Every 10 crossings ≈ 2 h less in line with NEXUS.
Savings by hour
| Hour | NEXUS | Ready |
|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | ~7m | ~7m |
| 1 AM | ~5m | ~5m |
| 2 AM | ~5m | ~5m |
| 3 AM | ~5m | ~5m |
| 4 AM | ~4m | ~5m |
| 5 AM | ~5m | ~5m |
| 6 AM | ~0m | ~5m |
| 7 AM | ~3m | ~8m |
| 8 AM | ~7m | ~12m |
| 9 AM | ~8m | ~13m |
| 10 AM | ~14m | ~19m |
| 11 AM | ~21m | ~27m |
| 12 PM | ~25m | ~32m |
| 1 PM | ~27m | ~33m |
| 2 PM | ~26m | ~33m |
| 3 PM | ~23m | ~29m |
| 4 PM | ~19m | ~26m |
| 5 PM | ~14m | ~21m |
| 6 PM | ~17m | ~23m |
| 7 PM | ~14m | ~20m |
| 8 PM | ~12m | ~18m |
| 9 PM | ~9m | ~13m |
| 10 PM | ~11m | ~13m |
| 11 PM | ~9m | ~9m |
Trusted-lane vs. General average, from this crossing's official CBP hourly statistics (last 17 days). Closed hours don't count.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does NEXUS save at Pacific Highway?
- About ~12m per crossing over the General lane on average, and up to ~27m at the worst hour, based on this crossing's own CBP wait history.
- Is NEXUS worth it for me?
- If you cross Pacific Highway often, yes — every 10 crossings is roughly 2 h less in line. If you cross only occasionally the payoff is smaller; check the live times before you leave.
- How do I get NEXUS?
- NEXUS is issued by CBP through the Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP). It needs an interview appointment and an enrollment fee.