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Can I walk across the border at Otay Mesa?

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Can I walk across the border at Otay Mesa?

This is a 390 foot pedestrian sky bridge that connects Tijuana airport with a special terminal on the U.S. side of the border in the city of Otay Mesa. You can walk directly to Tijuana airport from the U.S. without having to travel through Tijuana.

Does Otay Mesa have pedestrian crossing?

There are two borders crossings, or garitas, at Otay Mesa – a pedestrian and passenger port of entry and a commercial port of entry.

How do you cross the border at Otay Mesa?

Otay Mesa regular car border directions

  1. Turn onto the Blvd. 2000 and head east for 25 miles.
  2. After about 25 miles, you’ll see a turn off to the right for “TIJUANA/SAN DIEGO.” Take this exit to the right.
  3. Drive with precaution around the hairpin turn. This will take you onto Mex 2. Continue for 4 miles on Mex 2.

Why is PedWest closed?

The PedWest pedestrian border crossing, has been closed to the public since April 2020 due to the pandemic.

Can I walk across the border?

Legally, there is no restriction on crossing the U.S.-Canada border on foot. While it is far more common to cross in a vehicle, no law in either the U.S. or in Canada forbids walking across the border. However, you must pass through customs.

How long is the wait at the Otay border crossing?

The new Otay Mesa East Port of Entry aims to have average border wait times of only 20 minutes — a drastic improvement on the hours motorists currently spend waiting to cross.

How long is the border wait at Otay Mesa?

Port Name Crossing Name Passenger Vehicles
HOURS GENERAL
Otay Mesa Passenger 24 hrs/day 6/3/2022 At 7:00 am PDT 90 min delay 2 lanes open
BORDER NOTICE – Entrance to Ready Lanes is on the far left as you approach the border. Go to www.getyouhome.gov for more information Go to www.GetYouHome.gov for more information.

What is the wait time at the Otay border?

For cross border travel impacts due to COVID-19, please visit the DHS website and USA.gov website. Infrastructure permitting, the processing goals CBP has set for travelers are: SENTRI/NEXUS Lanes: 15 minutes; Ready Lanes: 50% of general traffic lane wait times.

What are ready lanes at the border?

A “Ready Lane” is a dedicated lane for travelers entering the U.S. at land border ports of entry with identification that contains a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip. Watch for signage as you approach a port for information on which lane to use and whether it is open.

Is the pedestrian border open?

The new PedWest border crossing is now open! Twelve pedestrian entry lanes will take travelers arriving from Mexico to the brand new Virginia Avenue Transit Center just north of the border. From there, bus shuttle service makes quick connections to the Iris Avenue and San Ysidro Transit Centers.