U.S.-Mexico Border Crossings: Locations, Hours, TIPs & Banjercito

U.S.-Mexico Border Crossings: A State-by-State List

Your car is packed, you’ve bought your Mexican auto insurance, and you’re ready to head south. But have you decided where you’re crossing the border? With more than 40 U.S.-Mexico border crossings to choose from, the best route depends on where you’re headed and what you need along the way.

Below you’ll find every crossing organized by U.S. state and the Mexican state it connects to, along with Banjercito module information if you need a vehicle import permit.

Before You Go: Do You Need a Vehicle Import Permit?

If you’re staying within the Mexico Free Zone, you do not need a Temporary Import Permit (TIP). ANAM defines the northern border zone as the area between the U.S.-Mexico border and a line 20 km (approximately 13 miles) into Mexico, from the edge of Sonora’s partial border region to the Gulf of Mexico. The Free Zone also includes the Baja Peninsula, northwestern Sonora, and Quintana Roo. If you’re traveling beyond these areas, you will need a TIP to legally drive your foreign vehicle in Mexico.

TIPs can be purchased at Banjercito modules on the Mexican side of the border. However, the modules are not always at the crossing itself. Your TIP must also be cancelled when you leave Mexico, and not all Banjercito modules process cancellations.

If you need a TIP, check the Banjercito locations for both your trip into Mexico and your return. We have included that information with each group of border crossings below.

Where to Get a Vehicle Import Permit (TIP)

If you’re driving outside the Free Zone, you’ll need a TIP. Banjercito issues the permits, and there are three ways to get one:

A TIP cannot simply be renewed. If you’re in the interior of Mexico, you must return the vehicle to the border and properly cancel the existing TIP before getting a new one. Do this before the permit expires to avoid losing your deposit or being in Mexico without a valid permit. An expired TIP can also create problems when you try to get another one.

Learn more about TIP requirements and how to get one on our Temporary Import Permit page.

U.S.-Mexico Border Crossings and Banjercito Locations

The sections below list U.S.-Mexico border crossings by state, along with nearby Banjercito modules when available. We’ve also noted vehicle restrictions, limited hours, and other details that may help you choose the best crossing for your trip and find a place to get or cancel a TIP.

Arizona-Sonora

Arizona borders the Mexican state of Sonora.

* Sasabe: Cartel violence that began in late 2023 forced much of the town’s population to leave. The violence has since subsided, but Sásabe remains very small with few services, including no gas station. Consider Nogales or Lukeville as alternatives.

**Douglas: News about livestock restrictions at the Douglas port does not apply to passenger vehicles or pedestrians. Check USDA for current livestock restrictions if you are hauling animals. Separately, a new dedicated commercial port is under construction 4.5 miles west of town, with completion expected in May 2029. Once open, commercial traffic will move there, leaving the Raul H. Castro port for noncommercial traffic.

Banjercito locations near the Arizona border

All Banjercito hours provided in this article are from Banjercito's official directory, updated October 2026.

If you're staying in Sonora outside the Free Zone, you can get a lower-cost Sonora Only permit. Crossings not listed below do not have a nearby Banjercito module in the current directory.

  • San Luis (at the San Luis Rio Colorado crossing): Open 8 a.m. to midnight daily.
  • Nogales: Located approximately 13 miles south of Nogales on the international highway, at Km 21, Agua Zarca. This module serves all three Nogales crossings. Open 24/7.
  • Lukeville/Sonoyta: Use San Emeterio, located 17 miles southwest at Km 27 on the Sonoyta-Caborca highway. Open 24/7.
  • Naco: No Banjercito module. Nearest is Cananea, 40 km south. Open Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat-Sun 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Douglas/Agua Prieta: Located at the crossing. Open 24/7.

 

California - Baja California

Banjercito locations near California borders

No TIP is required while driving on the Baja Peninsula. You will need one if you're taking your vehicle to mainland Mexico, including by ferry from La Paz.

  • San Ysidro: Located at the crossing, Puerta México Chaparral. Open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Issues permits but cannot cancel them.
  • Otay Mesa: Two modules at this crossing. "Otay" is open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily; "Garita de Otay" is open 24/7 but cannot process cancellations.
  • Tecate: Located at the crossing, Zona Centro. Open Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sat-Sun 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Calexico West: Mexicali Anexo, inside the Mexicali I border complex. 18 km from the crossing. Open 8 a.m. to midnight daily.
  • Calexico East: Banjercito lists this module as Puente Internacional Mexicali, at Puerto Fronterizo Nuevo Mexicali II. Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
  • Pichilingue, La Paz: This is the ferry terminal module. You can get your TIP here for the mainland crossing, but you must already have your FMM from the border, since there's no immigration counter at Pichilingue. Open Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

There is no Banjercito module at Los Algodones. If you need a TIP, you'll need to use one of the Mexicali modules.

 

New Mexico - Chihuahua

New Mexico borders only Chihuahua, with three crossings.

Banjercito locations near the New Mexico border

  • Antelope Wells: No Banjercito module. Nearest is Palomas, 92 miles northeast.
  • Columbus-Puerto Palomas: Banjercito at the crossing. Open 8 a.m. to midnight daily.
  • Santa Teresa-San Jerónimo: Located at the crossing. Open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

 

Texas Border Crossings

Texas borders four Mexican states, and most crossings require an international bridge over the Rio Grande.

The hours below come from the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) border crossing dataset and are subject to change. Links are provided on the crossing names below. Many Texas border crossings charge a toll, and rates may differ depending on which direction you’re traveling.

Texas - Chihuahua

Chihuahua Banjercito locations:
  • Ciudad Juárez (El Paso): The Banjercito module serving the El Paso crossings is at Km 30 on the Carretera Panamericana, about 30 km south of Ciudad Juárez. Open 24/7. There are no Banjercito modules at the El Paso bridges.
  • Tornillo-Guadalupe: Located at the crossing, inside the Guadalupe Tornillo customs compound. Open Mon-Sat 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Issues permits but cannot cancel them.
  • Presidio: Banjercito at the crossing in Ojinaga. Open 24/7.

 

Texas - Coahuila

Coahuila Banjercito locations:
  • Del Rio/Ciudad Acuña: Banjercito at the crossing in Ciudad Acuña. Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
  • Piedras Negras: The 24/7 Banjercito module is located at Km 53.4 on Highway 57 near Allende, not at the Eagle Pass bridges.
  • Eagle Pass II (Camino Real): Piedras Negras Anexo is at the crossing inside the Puente Internacional II federal offices. Open Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

Texas - Nuevo León

Laredo-Colombia Solidarity (Bridge 3) State Highway 255, Laredo to Colombia, Nuevo León. The widest, least congested Laredo crossing and a good choice for RVs and trailers because it avoids the downtown Laredo bridges. Open 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

Banjercito: Located at the crossing inside the tourism building. Open 8 a.m. to midnight daily.

Texas - Tamaulipas

Tamaulipas Banjercito locations:
  • Laredo - World Trade (Bridge 4): Located at the World Trade Bridge complex, Km 12.5 on the Nuevo Laredo-Piedras Negras highway. Open Mon-Sat 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This module does not process TIP cancellations.
  • Laredo (Bridges 1 and 2): Banjercito lists two 24-hour locations for the downtown crossings: Puente Internacional Nuevo Laredo and Edificio Revisión Autobuses Puente II.
  • Falcon Dam: Located at the Falcón customs gate, 3.8 km from crossing, at Nueva Ciudad Guerrero. Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
  • Roma-Ciudad Miguel Alemán: Located at the customs facility in Zona Centro, Ciudad Miguel Alemán. Open 24/7.
  • Starr-Camargo: Located 6.8 km from crossing in Ciudad Camargo, at the border customs facility. Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
  • Anzaldúas: Located on the Anzaldúas bridge access road at Km 6.244. Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
  • McAllen-Hidalgo: Plataforma Fiscal Reynosa is located on Libramiento Luis Echeverría in Reynosa. Open 24/7.
  • Pharr-Reynosa: The Nuevo Amanecer module is located at the Pharr-Reynosa crossing. Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
  • Progreso: Located at the crossing inside the Aduana Puente Internacional las Flores. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
  • Free Trade International Bridge at Los Indios: The Puente TLC module is located at Km 26 on the Matamoros-Reynosa highway. Open Mon-Fri 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sat 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Gateway International Bridge: The Puente Nuevo Matamoros module is located at the crossing in the Puerta México building. Open 24/7.
  • Veterans International Bridge at Los Tomates: The Ignacio Zaragoza module is located at the crossing, inside the immigration building. Open Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sat-Sun 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

 

Picking the Right Crossing

The nearest crossing isn’t always the best one, especially if you’re towing, arriving late, or need a TIP.

Driving an RV or Towing?

If you’re driving an RV or towing a trailer, crossings outside busy downtown areas can be easier to navigate. Older crossings can funnel you into tight urban streets with low clearances and sharp turns.

Crossing at an Odd Hour?

Border crossing hours vary, and not every crossing is open 24/7. Some also have different hours for entering Mexico and returning to the U.S. Check the current hours for your crossing before you go, especially if you’re arriving early or late.

Going Somewhere Remote?

Some remote crossings have limited services nearby. If you’re using a crossing such as Antelope Wells-El Berrendo, Texas or Sásabe, Arizona fill up before you cross and don’t count on finding fuel or other services right away on the Mexican side.

Need a Vehicle Import Permit (TIP)?

If you need a TIP, choosing a border crossing takes more planning. Before you decide where to cross, check these three things:

You will find Banjercito locations and hours listed under each border crossing section above.

Best Times to Cross the Border

Border wait times can change quickly. A crossing that takes 15 minutes at 6 a.m. can be 90 minutes by noon.

In my experience, weekday mornings before 7 a.m. and mid-afternoons tend to have some of the shortest border crossing wait times. Sunday afternoons, Monday mornings, and the tail end of a long weekend are often some of the busiest.

Snowbird season from November through March also brings more traffic to the Arizona and California crossings. And, holiday weekends can double a typical San Ysidro wait.

When crossing back into the U.S. from Mexico you can use the U.S. Custom and Border Protection (CBP) Border Wait Time Tool to check current northbound wait times before you leave. The tool breaks wait times down by lane type:

If you cross more than once or twice a year, a passport card is a cheap upgrade. If you cross often, SENTRI or Global Entry may save you even more time by giving eligible members access to SENTRI lanes. Learn more about CBP’s Trusted Traveler Programs.

A little planning before you leave can make the border crossing part of your trip much easier. Confirm the crossing’s operating hours and determine whether you need a TIP, where it can be issued, and where it can be canceled. Look at current wait times on the CBP tool before you head home (and keep checking because they change fast). You’re going on vacation, so spend less time worrying about the border and more time thinking about the fun you’ll have. Enjoy where the road takes you in Mexico!

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