Texas Mexico International Bridges and Border Crossings
- Last Updated: April 13, 2023 by Roxanna Brock McDade
- Categories:
- Border Crossing
Are you planning a trip from Texas to Mexico and wondering where to cross the border? Texas has the most Mexico border crossings than any state in the U.S., which could make your decision difficult. Determining the best option for your journey depends on many factors, including the type of vehicle you'll be driving or if you'll be walking, where in Texas you're coming from, and which part of Mexico you want to visit. If you have a SENTRI or FAST pass, look for the border crossings with the relevant lane to ensure a speedy crossing. Use this comprehensive guide to Texas Mexico International Bridges and Border Crossings to determine how to plan your travel.
Chihuahua
El Paso - PDN
Location: El Paso, Texas/Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua
Access: El Paso Street/Vial Juan Gabriel
Bridge name: Paso del Norte International Bridge
Major crossing:
- Motor vehicles northbound only
- Two-way for pedestrians
- No trucks
- Ready lane
El Paso - Stanton
Location: El Paso, Texas/Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua
Access: Stanton Street/Avd. Lerdo
Bridge name: Stanton Street Bridge
Major crossing:
- Private vehicles only
- Northbound SENTRI-only
- Banjercito and Tourist Cards at KM 30 open 24/7
El Paso - BOTA
Location: El Paso, Texas/Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua
Access: I-110/Fed. 45
Bridge name: Bridge of the Americas
Major crossing:
- Motor vehicles including trucks permitted
- Pedestrian SENTRI lane
- Ready Lane
- Banjercito open 24/7
El Paso - Ysleta
Location: El Paso, Texas/Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua
Access: Zaragoza Road/Avenida Waterfill
Bridge name: Ysleta-Zaragoza International Bridge
Major crossing:
- Commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles and pedestrians permitted
- 1 SENTRI/dedicated commuter lane
- Ready lane
Tornillo
Location: Tornillo, Texas/Guadalupe, Chihuahua
Access: Island-Guadalupe Road/Fed. 2
Bridge name: Tornillo-Guadalupe Bridge
Major crossing:
- Commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles and pedestrians permitted
Fort Hancock
Location: Fort Hancock, Texas/El Porvenir, Chihuahua
Access: FM 1088/Praxedis Guerrero
Bridge name: Fort Hancock - El Porvenir International Bridge
Minor crossing:
- No trucks
Presidio
Location: Presidio, Texas/Ojinaga, Chihuahua
Access: US 67/Fed. 16
Bridge name: Presidio-Ojinaga International Bridge
Mid-size crossing:
- Commercial and passenger vehicles permitted
- Banjercito open 24/7
Coahuila
Boquillas
Location: Big Bend, Texas/Boquillas del Carmen, Coahuila
Access: Big Bend National Park/Boquillas del Carmen
Minor crossing:
- Pedestrian only; Motor vehicles are not permitted
- Video inspection kiosks
Amistad Dam
Location: Del Rio, Texas/Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila
Access: Spur 349/Fed. 2
Minor crossing:
- No trucks
Del Rio
Location: Del Rio, Texas/Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila
Access: U.S. Business Route 277/ State Route 239 Loop (Francisco Javier Mina)
Bridge name: Del Río - Ciudad Acuña International Bridge
Mid-size crossing:
- Banjercito is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day
- Motor vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians permitted
- Ready lane
Eagle Pass
Location: Eagle Pass, Texas/Piedras Negras, Coahuila
Access: US 57/Fed. 57
Bridge name: Eagle Pass - Piedras Negras International Bridge
Mid-size crossing:
- Banjercito is open 24/7
- No trucks
- Ready lane
Eagle Pass II
Location: Eagle Pass, Texas/Piedras Negras, Coahuila
Access: South Adams/Libramiento Sur
Bridge name: Camino Real International Bridge
Major crossing:
- Motor vehicles including trucks permitted
Nuevo León
Laredo Colombia - Solidarity
Location: Laredo, Texas/Colombia, Nuevo León
Access: SH 255/Nuevo Leon State Highway 1 Spur
Bridge name: Laredo Bridge 3
Major crossing:
- Motor vehicles and pedestrians permitted
- Banjercito
Tamaulipas
Laredo - World Trade
Location: Laredo, Texas/Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas
Access: I-69W (US 59), Fed. 85D (Camino al Puente Internacional Comercio Mundial)
Bridge name: Laredo Bridge 4
Major crossing:
- Commercial traffic only
Laredo Bridge 1
Location: Laredo, Texas/Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas
Access: Convent Ave/Avenida Vicente Guerrero
Bridge name: Laredo Bridge 1
Mid-size crossing:
- No trucks
- Private vehicles and pedestrians only
- Banjercito open 24/7
Laredo - Juarez/Lincoln
Location: Laredo, Texas/Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas
Access: I-35 (San Dario Ave)/Calle Leandro Valle
Bridge name: Laredo Bridge 2
Major crossing:
- No trucks
- Private vehicles, commercial buses and pedestrians only
- Banjercito open 24/7
- Ready lane
- SENTRI lane
Falcon Dam
Location: Falcon Heights, Texas/Nueva Ciudad Guerrero, Tamaulipas
Access: FM 2098 Spur / Blas de la Garza Falcon
Minor crossing:
- No trucks
Roma
Location: Roma, Texas/Ciudad Miguel Alemán, Tamaulipas
Access: Bravo Boulevard / Bravo Boulevard
Bridge name: Roma - Ciudad Miguel Alemán International Bridge
Minor crossing:
- Banjercito open 24/7
- Pedestrians, commercial and passenger vehicles permitted
Rio Grande City
Location: Rio Grande City, Texas/Ciudad Camargo, Tamaulipas
Access: Pete Diaz Ave/Boulevard Ensenada
Bridge name: Rio Grande City - Camargo International Bridge
Minor crossing:
- Banjercito open 8am-12am daily
- Passenger vehicles and pedestrians only
Los Ebanos
Location: Los Ebanos, Texas/Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, Tamaulipas
Access: FM 886 / Avenida Adolfo Lopez Mateo
Minor crossing:
- No trucks
- Hand-pulled ferry crossing
Anzalduas
Location: Mission, Texas/Reynosa, Tamaulipas
Access: Bryan Road / Reynosa-Monterrey Highway
Bridge name: Anzalduas International Bridge
Mid-size crossing:
- Trucks permitted since 2015
- SENTRI lane
Hidalgo
Location: Hidalgo, Texas/Reynosa, Tamaulipas
Access: U.S. Route 281 (South International Boulevard) / Boulevard Internacional (Miguel Alemán)
Bridge name: McAllen-Hidalgo-Reynosa International Bridge
Mid-size crossing:
- SENTRI lane (northbound)
- Commercial traffic southbound only
- Pedestrians and motor vehicles permitted including trucks
- Banjercito open 24/7
Pharr
Location: Pharr, Texas/Reynosa, Tamaulipas
Access: South Cage Boulevard/Puente Internacional Reynosa-Pharr
Bridge name: Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge
Mid-size crossing:
- Banjercito open 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. daily
- Commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles and pedestrians permitted
Donna
Location: Donna, Texas/Río Bravo, Tamaulipas
Access: FM 493 / Puente Internacional Rio Bravo-Donna
Bridge name: Donna - Río Bravo International Bridge
Major crossing:
- No trucks
- Ready lane
Progreso
Location: Progreso, Texas/Nuevo Progreso, Río Bravo, Tamaulipas
Access: FM 1015/Benito Juarez
Bridge name: Progreso - Nuevo Progreso International Bridge
Major crossing:
- Commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles and pedestrians permitted
- Banjercito open 24/7
Los Indios
Location: Los Indios, Texas / Lucio Blanco, Tamaulipas
Access: Cantu Road/ Puente Internacional
Bridge name: Los Indios International Bridge
Mid-size crossing:
- Banjercito open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles and pedestrians permitted
Brownsville - B&M
Location: Brownsville, Texas/Matamoros, Tamaulipas
Access: Mexico Street/Las Americas
Bridge name: Brownsville & Matamoros International Bridge
Mid-size crossing:
- Motor vehicles and pedestrians permitted
- No trucks
Brownsville - Gateway
Location: Brownsville, Texas/Matamoros, Tamaulipas
Access: SH 4 (International Boulevard)/Av. Álvaro Obregon
Bridge name: Gateway International Bridge
Mid-size crossing:
- No trucks
- Ready lane
Brownsville - Veterans
Location: Brownsville, Texas/Matamoros, Tamaulipas
Access: I-69E, US 83 / Avenida 5 de Mayo
Bridge name: Veterans International Bridge
Mid-size crossing:
- Pedestrians and motor vehicles including trucks permitted
- Banjercito is open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday to Saturday
- SENTRI lane
Make your trip across the border even faster by checking border crossing wait times before you go, use the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol website.
Want to know if you need a temporary importation permit in Mexico? Read our blog entitled Who Needs a Temporary Importation Permit.