Best time to cross
Best Time to Cross San Ysidro
The typical best time to cross San Ysidro is Saturday at 3:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈29 min in the general lane. The heaviest moment of the week is usually Saturday at 4:00 PM (≈169 min). The day-by-day breakdown for vehicles, pedestrians and cargo is below.
Vehicles
| Day | Best hour | Typical wait | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 3:00 AM | 1h 34m | 14–150 min |
| Tuesday | 10:00 PM | 1h 13m | 15–180 min |
| Wednesday | 12:00 AM | 1h | 20–125 min |
| Thursday | 11:00 PM | 51m | 30–125 min |
| Friday | 12:00 AM | 47m | 25–120 min |
| Saturday | 3:00 AM | 29m | 10–70 min |
| Sunday | 4:00 AM | 1h 1m | 15–160 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 | 1:00 AM | 5m | 5–5 min |
| Tuesday | 1:00 AM | 5m | 5–5 min |
| Wednesday | 11:00 PM | 5m | 5–5 min |
| Thursday | 12:00 AM | 5m | 5–5 min |
| Friday | 12:00 AM | 5m | 5–5 min |
| Saturday | 1:00 AM | 5m | 5–10 min |
| Sunday | 3:00 AM | 8m | 5–20 min |
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 San Ysidro?
- Typically Saturday at 3:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈29 min in the general lane. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.
- What is the worst time to cross San Ysidro?
- The heaviest point of the week is usually Saturday at 4:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈169 min. Check the live wait times before you leave — any given day can behave differently from the typical pattern.