US-bound · West Texas
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How long did your southbound crossing take?
El Paso, Texas sits across the Rio Grande from Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua — together one of the largest binational metro areas in the world. Four passenger vehicle bridges connect the two cities:
Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) — also called the Free Bridge, no toll. Open 24 hours. Handles heavy passenger and commercial volume.
Paso Del Norte (PDN) — the downtown bridge, also called Santa Fe Street Bridge. Open 24 hours. Pedestrian-friendly, popular for downtown Juárez visits.
Stanton Street — northbound only for vehicles, southbound only for pedestrians. Open 6 AM to midnight.
Ysleta-Zaragoza — to the east, 24 hours. Lower volume, often the fastest option for vehicles during midday peaks.
SENTRI is available at BOTA and Ysleta. Ready Lane is widely deployed across the El Paso ports for travelers with RFID-enabled documents (passport card, enhanced DL, SENTRI card).
If you're a SENTRI member, BOTA or Ysleta. For pedestrians, PDN downtown. For overflow during peaks, Ysleta to the east. Live waits above will tell you which is fastest right now.
Weekday mornings 6–9 AM (commuters), weekday afternoons 4–7 PM (school and work returns), and Sunday afternoons coming back from Juárez.