Question 1

How busy is Otay Mesa Passenger border crossing?

Accepted Answer

Otay Mesa Passenger is top 10 busiest US-Mexico crossing. In April 2026, approximately 33,101 crossings occurred daily. The monthly breakdown includes 439,068 personal vehicles, 82,172 commercial vehicles, and 280,826 pedestrians. (Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, April 2026)

Question 2

How many people cross Otay Mesa Passenger every day?

Accepted Answer

In April 2026, approximately 33,101 crossings occurred daily at Otay Mesa Passenger. The monthly total was around 802,066 crossings, including 712,215 vehicle passengers and 280,826 pedestrians. (Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, April 2026)

Question 3

How many people walk across Otay Mesa Passenger?

Accepted Answer

In April 2026, 280,826 pedestrians crossed at Otay Mesa Passenger, representing 35% of total traffic. This makes Otay Mesa Passenger a major pedestrian crossing point. (Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, April 2026)

Question 4

How many people drive across Otay Mesa Passenger?

Accepted Answer

In April 2026, 712,215 people crossed in personal vehicles at Otay Mesa Passenger. This included 439,068 vehicles, averaging 1.6 people per vehicle. (Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, April 2026)

Question 5

How much commercial traffic crosses at Otay Mesa Passenger?

Accepted Answer

In April 2026, Otay Mesa Passenger processed 82,172 commercial crossings (trucks and buses), representing 10% of total traffic. This makes Otay Mesa Passenger a major trade corridor. (Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, April 2026)

Question 6

Does Otay Mesa Passenger have rail freight crossing?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Otay Mesa Passenger handles rail freight traffic. In April 2026, 16 trains crossed the border, transporting goods between the United States and Mexico. (Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, April 2026)

Question 7

What are the busiest US-Mexico border crossings?

Accepted Answer

Otay Mesa Passenger is one of the busiest US-Mexico border crossings, ranked as top 10 busiest US-Mexico crossing. In April 2026, it processed 33,101 crossings daily. The busiest crossings typically include San Ysidro, El Paso, Laredo, Otay Mesa, and Calexico. (Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, April 2026)

Question 8

How long is the wait at Otay Mesa Passenger border crossing right now?

Accepted Answer

Current wait times at Otay Mesa Passenger 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 9

How often are wait times updated at Otay Mesa Passenger?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

What are the hours of operation for Otay Mesa Passenger border crossing?

Accepted Answer

Operating hours for Otay Mesa Passenger 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 11

What lanes are available at Otay Mesa Passenger?

Accepted Answer

Currently available lanes at Otay Mesa Passenger 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 12

How many lanes are open at Otay Mesa Passenger?

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 13

Is the SENTRI lane open at Otay Mesa Passenger?

Accepted Answer

Current SENTRI lane availability at Otay Mesa Passenger 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 14

Can I cross Otay Mesa Passenger as a pedestrian?

Accepted Answer

If Otay Mesa Passenger 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 15

Where does the Otay Mesa Passenger 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 16

What's the current weather at Otay Mesa Passenger?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

What's the current exchange rate at Otay Mesa Passenger?

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

Vehicles10 of 13 lanes

Pedestrians6 of 6 lanes

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Passenger Border Wait Times Today

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Current Wait Times

Vehicles10 of 13 lanes

Pedestrians6 of 6 lanes

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