Question 1

How busy is Tecate border crossing?

Accepted Answer

Tecate is a border crossing. In January 2026, approximately 7,256 crossings occurred daily. The monthly breakdown includes 74,550 personal vehicles, 4,323 commercial vehicles, and 85,654 pedestrians. (Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, January 2026)

Question 2

How many people cross Tecate every day?

Accepted Answer

In January 2026, approximately 7,256 crossings occurred daily at Tecate. The monthly total was around 164,527 crossings, including 139,279 vehicle passengers and 85,654 pedestrians. (Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, January 2026)

Question 3

How many people drive across Tecate?

Accepted Answer

In January 2026, 139,279 people crossed in personal vehicles at Tecate. This included 74,550 vehicles, averaging 1.9 people per vehicle. (Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, January 2026)

Question 4

How long is the wait at Tecate border crossing right now?

Accepted Answer

Current wait times at Tecate are updated every 15 minutes from official CBP (Customs and Border Protection) data. Check the live wait times above for the most recent information on all available lanes.

Question 5

How often are wait times updated at Tecate?

Accepted Answer

Wait times for Tecate are updated every 15 minutes directly from official CBP data. Our app automatically refreshes to show you the most current information available.

Question 6

What are the hours of operation for Tecate border crossing?

Accepted Answer

Operating hours for Tecate vary by port of entry. When available, hours are shown in the crossing data. For current hours and temporary closures, please check the official CBP website.

Question 7

What lanes are available at Tecate?

Accepted Answer

Currently available lanes at Tecate are shown in the real-time data above. This may include standard lanes, SENTRI lanes, Ready Lane, and pedestrian crossings, depending on each port of entry's configuration.

Question 8

How many lanes are open at Tecate?

Accepted Answer

When available, we display the number of lanes currently open out of the total available for each lane type (standard, SENTRI, Ready Lane, pedestrian). This information comes from official CBP data and updates every 15 minutes. If lane capacity information is not shown, it may not be available from CBP for this crossing.

Question 9

Is the SENTRI lane open at Tecate?

Accepted Answer

Current SENTRI lane availability at Tecate is shown in the real-time data above. If SENTRI information is not displayed, the lane may be temporarily closed or not available at this port.

Question 10

Can I cross Tecate as a pedestrian?

Accepted Answer

If Tecate allows pedestrian crossings, you will see pedestrian wait times in the data above. Not all ports offer pedestrian crossing. Check the information displayed to confirm availability.

Question 11

Where does the Tecate data come from?

Accepted Answer

All wait time data comes directly from the official CBP (U.S. Customs and Border Protection) system. We do not estimate or modify the wait times reported by border authorities.

Question 12

What's the current weather at Tecate?

Accepted Answer

We provide real-time weather information for Tecate, including temperature, weather conditions, and wind speed. Weather data is updated every 3 hours from Open-Meteo, a professional weather service.

Question 13

What's the current exchange rate at Tecate?

Accepted Answer

We display the current USD/MXN exchange rate with 7 days of history data. Exchange rates are updated twice daily (5 AM and 12 PM PT) from reliable financial sources to help you plan your travel budget.

Border Times

Benito Juárez Birthday Weekend3/13-17

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Vehicles2 of 4 lanes

Pedestrians3 of 4 lanes

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Main Crossing Border Wait Times Today

Benito Juárez Birthday Weekend3/13-17

Spring Break Season3/14-4/12

Additional Information

Current Wait Times

Vehicles2 of 4 lanes

Pedestrians3 of 4 lanes

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