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Live border wait times at Calexico between Calexico and Mexicali, with official CBP data.

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Calexico

East

Closed

Vehicle

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Pedestrian

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6 am-10 pm

Calexico

West

75 min

Vehicle

75 min

3 lanes

Pedestrian

5 min

SENTRI

10 min

Ready Lane

75 min

24 hrs/day

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Calexico West (2nd St)LIVE
Calexico West (2nd St)
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Calexico West (7th St)LIVE
Calexico West (7th St)
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Calexico West vs Calexico East

The Mexicali crossing has two ports. Calexico West is downtown, handy for crossing on foot and for anyone headed to downtown Calexico, but it tends to gather longer lines. Calexico East is farther out, open 24 hours, and usually flows better for vehicles. If you are driving and your schedule allows, the East port is often the better bet. Compare the live times above.

Best times to cross at Calexico

Northbound, weekday mornings, when commuters and students cross, are among the heaviest, along with Sunday afternoon returns. Early morning, mid-afternoon, and overnight at Calexico East usually have lighter waits. Check today's live number before leaving Mexicali.

SENTRI, Ready Lane and pedestrian lanes

The Calexico ports have SENTRI and Ready Lane to cross faster if you have the document. Calexico West has a pedestrian crossing, ideal if you are heading to downtown Calexico without a car. For daily crossers, getting SENTRI makes a meaningful difference in the wait every day.

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Calexico–Mexicali crossing FAQ

What is the line to cross into Calexico right now?+

The live wait to cross from Mexicali into Calexico is shown above on this page, with Calexico West and Calexico East times listed separately and CBP data updated every 5 minutes. Compare them before you go.

Which is better, Calexico West or Calexico East?+

Calexico East is usually better for vehicles and open 24 hours; Calexico West (downtown) is handy for crossing on foot. Compare the live times above.

What time has the shortest wait at Calexico?+

On weekdays, early morning and mid-afternoon usually have lighter waits. Weekday mornings and weekend returns are heaviest.

Does Calexico have a pedestrian crossing?+

Yes, the Calexico West (downtown) port has a pedestrian crossing, ideal if you're headed to downtown Calexico.

Does SENTRI work at Mexicali?+

Yes. The Calexico ports have SENTRI and Ready Lane to cross faster.

Why check Calexico–Mexicali wait times on Fila de Puentes?+

Fila de Puentes gathers live Calexico–Mexicali wait times alongside the busiest US–Mexico border crossings, powered by official CBP data. We’re constantly adding more bridges and refining our own proprietary algorithm to deliver a more accurate crossing estimate than what’s available today, built for the people who cross the border every day.