Border Intelligence Center
Official CBP Wait Times • Updated Automatically Throughout the Day
- San Ysidro 20 min SENTRI 5 min Moving well
- Otay Mesa 1 min Current wait Moving well
- Tecate Unavailable Current wait Not reported
- Pedestrian 5 min at San Ysidro Moving well
- USD / MXN 17.2121 Exchange rate
- Best crossing Otay Mesa 1 min
- Updated 10:09 am Official CBP feed
Detailed Border Wait Times (CBP)
| Port of Entry | General | Sentri | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Ysidro | 20 min | 5 min | 5 min |
| Otay Mesa | 1 min | — | No delay |
| Tecate | — | — | — |
Estimated Total Travel Time
- From
- Colonia Plaza Otay, Tijuana
- Drive
- 14 minutes
- Border wait
- 20 min
- Total estimate
- 34 min
Drive time is an estimate; the border wait is live and changes through the day. Check again before you travel.
Mexico Customs Official government resource
Returning to Mexico with purchases? Check Mexico's current traveller allowance (franquicia), declaration requirements and customs guidance before you cross.
U.S. Border Wait Times Official government resource
Check live northbound passenger vehicle and pedestrian wait times at San Ysidro and Otay Mesa before you leave Tijuana.
Trusted Traveler Programs Official government resource
SENTRI and Global Entry members use dedicated lanes at San Ysidro and Otay Mesa. Apply or renew through the official DHS portal.
Electronic I-94 Official government resource
Travellers entering the United States can obtain or review their electronic I-94 arrival record before crossing.
Vehicle Permits Official government resource
Driving beyond the Baja California free zone requires a temporary vehicle import permit, issued by Banjercito.
Medical FastLane Official government resource
Patients attending medical appointments across the border may use the Cruce Agil / Medical FastLane northbound lane.
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Colonia Plaza Otay Quick Facts
- Drive to San Ysidro 14 minutes
- Major Shopping Yokomy-sushi, Blue Luna Otay Industrial
- Hospitals Dental Clinic Otay
Welcome to Colonia Plaza Otay, Tijuana
- Distance
- 9.8 miles
- Typical drive
- 14 minutes
- Closest crossing
- San Ysidro
Map
About Colonia Plaza Otay, Tijuana
Plaza Otay is a mapped Tijuana colonia in the Mesa de Otay Centenario delegación, covering approximately 5 hectares.
Mapped roads within the colonia include Boulevard Alberto Limón Padilla and Boulevard Industrial. These names can help residents orient a trip, while current street conditions should still be checked before leaving.
Local records list 16 businesses and services attributed to Plaza Otay. Useful reference points include Yokomy-sushi, Dental Clinic Otay, Instituto Kolbe, Blue Luna Otay Industrial, Escuela de Manejo Continental, and Bolillo Subs.
Its mapped boundary meets Cañón del Padre, FOVISSSTE II, and FOVISSSTE V. This boundary context helps distinguish Plaza Otay from adjacent or similarly named areas.
The routed drive from Plaza Otay to San Ysidro P.O. Box N Ship is 9.8 miles and about 14 minutes in free-flow conditions. Border wait and changing traffic are separate from that estimate.
Residents and businesses in Plaza Otay can use a San Ysidro street address for eligible U.S. purchases, documents, and supply parcels that may not ship directly to Mexico. Packages can be collected together after checking current traffic and border conditions.
- 5 hectares in Mesa de Otay Centenario
- 2 mapped named roads
- 3 local service categories
- 9.8 routed miles to the store
- 14-minute free-flow route
- Original delegación illustration
Planning a pickup? Compare plans, staffed hours and carrier options on our U.S. mailbox for Tijuana residents.
Neighbourhood insights
What makes Colonia Plaza Otay, Tijuana distinctive?
Plaza Otay combines a 5-hectare municipal identity with 16 attributed local business and service records across 3 displayed categories.
Why do people here use a U.S. mailbox?
A San Ysidro address provides one receiving point for eligible U.S. orders that do not ship directly to Mexico.
Who uses the service most from this area?
Households, students, workers, and local businesses in Plaza Otay receiving eligible retail, document, and supply parcels.
Nearby landmarks
Shopping
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Yokomy-sushi
Listed in local records within Plaza Otay, Tijuana.
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Blue Luna Otay Industrial
Listed in local records within Plaza Otay, Tijuana.
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Bolillo Subs
Listed in local records within Plaza Otay, Tijuana.
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Cafetería Delicias
Listed in local records within Plaza Otay, Tijuana.
Healthcare
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Dental Clinic Otay
Listed in local records within Plaza Otay, Tijuana.
Education
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Instituto Kolbe
Listed in local records within Plaza Otay, Tijuana.
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Escuela de Manejo Continental
Listed in local records within Plaza Otay, Tijuana.
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Colegio Hispano Americano de Tijuana
Listed in local records within Plaza Otay, Tijuana.
Border crossing
The nearest crossing for Colonia Plaza Otay, Tijuana is San Ysidro. Wait times vary considerably by hour and by day, and both pedestrian and vehicle lanes are worth checking before you travel — the pedestrian lane is often much faster when you are collecting a parcel rather than moving goods by car.
Bring the documents the crossing requires of you. A mailbox adds no further requirement of its own: collecting mail is an ordinary errand on the U.S. side.
Driving directions
OSRM free-flow route from the IMPLAN polygon center to the store; border wait excluded.
- Parking
- Free parking is available directly outside the San Ysidro store. Local parking in Plaza Otay varies.
- Public transport
- Check current local transport and border conditions before travel; no fixed transit route is stated.
Travel times
- Distance
- about 9.8 miles
- Estimated driving time
- 14 minutes
- Plus border wait
- Varies at San Ysidro, often by hours. Check current wait times before travelling.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Plaza Otay from the store?
The free-flow route is 9.8 miles and about 14 minutes; traffic and border wait are separate.
Can different carriers deliver to one mailbox?
Yes. UPS, FedEx, USPS, DHL, and most regional carriers can deliver eligible parcels to the U.S. street address.
What local references are listed for Plaza Otay?
The page lists locally attributed names such as Yokomy-sushi, Dental Clinic Otay, and Instituto Kolbe.
Why customers from Colonia Plaza Otay, Tijuana choose us
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A real U.S. mailing address
A street address rather than a PO Box number, so retailers and carriers that refuse PO Boxes will still deliver.
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Secure package receiving
Parcels are signed for, logged and held securely until you collect them.
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Border convenience
Positioned for the San Ysidro crossing, so collecting a parcel is an errand rather than an expedition.
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Mail forwarding
Have mail and parcels sent onward when collecting in person is not practical.
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Digital mailbox
See what has arrived without making the trip, and decide what to do with it.
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Bilingual support
Staff who work in English and Spanish, every day, for customers on both sides of the border.
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Business services
Notary, printing and a registered address businesses can use for supplier deliveries.
Why customers trust us
- Secure & Reliable Locked mailboxes and monitored premises
- Bilingual Team English and Spanish, every day
- Every Major Carrier UPS, FedEx, USPS and DHL accepted
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Get a U.S. address for Colonia Plaza Otay, Tijuana
San Ysidro P.O. Box N Ship gives you a real street address minutes from the border, with package receiving from every major carrier and bilingual support.