El Paso / Juarez crossings
Know before
you go.
Built for the bridge.
Live wait times for BOTA, Paso del Norte, Stanton, Ysleta, and Tornillo. Updated every 15 minutes straight from CBP.
Free to download. No account needed to view times.
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The problem
“Checking the bridge takes three apps and still gets it wrong.”
BorderETA pulls directly from CBP data and layers in community reports, giving you one number you can actually trust, right when you need it.
5
Crossings tracked
15m
Refresh interval
Free
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Why BorderETA
Everything at the bridge,
in one place.
Live Wait Times
Direct from CBP’s official feed, refreshed every 15 minutes. Personal vehicle, pedestrian, and SENTRI lanes all in one place.
Community Reports
Real crossers, real conditions. Lane closures, document checks, and staffing changes reported in real time by people at the bridge.
Smart Predictions
Historical traffic patterns and seasonal data combine to tell you when the bridge will be fastest, before you even leave home.
Full feature set
Built for people who cross often.
Every feature shaped around the real habits of El Paso and Juarez commuters.
Best Time to Cross
Hourly recommendations based on historical patterns for each port of entry.
Lane Picker
Personal vehicle, pedestrian, SENTRI, and Ready lanes. Pick the fastest option.
Incident Reports
Community-flagged lane closures, accidents, and document checks in real time.
Multi-Port View
All five El Paso / Juarez crossings on one screen, ranked by wait time.
Push Alerts
Get notified the moment your chosen crossing drops below your target wait time.
Weekly Forecast
Seven-day wait time forecast so you can plan your trip days in advance.
In action
See it in action.
A quick walkthrough from opening the app to crossing smarter.
Open the app
Instantly see live wait times for all five El Paso / Juarez crossings, no setup needed.
Pick your crossing
Tap any port for lane-by-lane detail, recent community reports, and your best departure window.
Get notified
Set a wait-time threshold and BorderETA pings you the moment conditions are right.
FAQ
Questions answered.
Ready?
Cross smarter
starting today.
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Not affiliated with CBP or the Department of Homeland Security. Wait time data sourced from bwt.cbp.gov.