Border Intelligence Center
Official CBP Wait Times • Updated Automatically Throughout the Day
- San Ysidro 120 min SENTRI 15 min Heavy delay
- Otay Mesa 110 min SENTRI 20 min Heavy delay
- Tecate 120 min Current wait Heavy delay
- Pedestrian 45 min at San Ysidro Moderate delay
- USD / MXN 16.9479 -0.25%
- Best crossing Otay Mesa 110 min
- Updated 3:32 am Official CBP feed
Detailed Border Wait Times (CBP)
| Port of Entry | General | Sentri | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Ysidro | 120 min | 15 min | 45 min |
| Otay Mesa | 110 min | 20 min | 20 min |
| Tecate | 120 min | — | 5 min |
Estimated Total Travel Time
- From
- Colonia Contreras, Tijuana
- Drive
- 12 minutes
- Border wait
- 120 min
- Total estimate
- 132 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 Contreras Quick Facts
- Drive to San Ysidro 12 minutes
- Major Shopping Tacos de Carnitas Garcia, Los Danieles
- Hospitals Farmacia La Mejor, Yzma Farmacia
Welcome to Colonia Contreras, Tijuana
- Distance
- 6.7 miles
- Typical drive
- 12 minutes
- Closest crossing
- San Ysidro
Colonia Contreras is about 12 minutes from the store by the committed free-flow route. We receive and hold eligible U.S. parcels so customers can collect them together.
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About Colonia Contreras, Tijuana
Contreras is a 4-hectare colonia in the La Mesa delegación. Boulevard Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, Boulevard Salvador Rosas Magallón are verified roads through the polygon.
A compact two-boulevard service polygon with clinics and retail. Tacos de Carnitas Garcia, Farmacia La Mejor, Yzma Farmacia, Los Danieles are among the mapped or registered local references.
The municipal polygon touches CONTRERAS OESTE, GAS Y ANEXAS, LA ESMERALDA, LA MESA SUR. These references describe the committed municipal polygon rather than a broader informal area.
The routed drive to San Ysidro P.O. Box N Ship is 6.7 miles and about 12 minutes in free-flow conditions. Border wait is separate and reported live on this site.
- 4 hectares in La Mesa
- 2 verified named roads
- Tacos de Carnitas Garcia and Farmacia La Mejor
- 6.7 routed miles to the store
- 12-minute free-flow route
- Original evidence-grounded illustrative hero
Neighbourhood insights
What makes Colonia Contreras, Tijuana distinctive?
Contreras combines 2 verified roads with 42 mapped or registered local references in its IMPLAN polygon.
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 to Mexico.
Who uses the service most from this area?
Households, students, workers and local businesses receiving eligible retail, document and supply parcels.
Nearby landmarks
The road network and verified local records provide the orientation points for Contreras; only sources attributed to this polygon are included.
Shopping
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Tacos de Carnitas Garcia
Verified in the committed OSM or DENUE evidence pack
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Los Danieles
Verified in the committed OSM or DENUE evidence pack
Healthcare
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Farmacia La Mejor
Verified in the committed OSM or DENUE evidence pack
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Yzma Farmacia
Verified in the committed OSM or DENUE evidence pack
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Affinis Centro Médico y Dental
Verified in the committed OSM or DENUE evidence pack
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Clínica Dental Angeles
Verified in the committed OSM or DENUE evidence pack
Education
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Instituto de Belleza Avant Garde
Verified in the committed OSM or DENUE evidence pack
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Elua Lima Internacional Karate Asociados
Verified in the committed OSM or DENUE evidence pack
Transportation
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Coordinados del Norte
Verified in the committed OSM or DENUE evidence pack
Border crossing
The nearest crossing for Colonia Contreras, 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
Toward the San Ysidro crossing, then a short distance to the store.
- Parking
- Free parking directly outside the store. Local parking conditions vary within Contreras.
- Public transport
- Local access follows Boulevard Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, Boulevard Salvador Rosas Magallón; verify current transit service before travel.
Travel times
- Distance
- about 6.7 miles
- Estimated driving time
- 12 minutes
- Plus border wait
- Varies at San Ysidro, often by hours. Check current wait times before travelling.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Contreras from the store?
The committed free-flow route is 6.7 miles and about 12 minutes; border wait is 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.
Why customers from Colonia Contreras, 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 Contreras, 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.