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Official CBP Wait Times • Updated Automatically Throughout the Day
- San Ysidro Unavailable Current wait Not reported
- Otay Mesa Unavailable Current wait Not reported
- Tecate Unavailable Current wait Not reported
- USD / MXN 16.9479 -0.25%
- Best crossing Unavailable Nearest: San Ysidro
- Updated 3:32 am Official CBP feed
Detailed Border Wait Times (CBP)
| Port of Entry | General | Sentri | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Ysidro | — | — | — |
| Otay Mesa | — | — | — |
| Tecate | — | — | — |
Estimated Total Travel Time
- From
- Colonia Loma Alta, Tecate
- Drive
- 45 minutes
- Border wait
- Not available
- Total estimate
- Not available
A total needs both a drive time and a live border wait. Border wait is usually the largest part of the journey, so no total is shown without it.
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 Tecate.
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 Loma Alta Quick Facts
- Postal Codes 21480
- Drive to San Ysidro 45 minutes
- Major Shopping 532 Tecate Smart & Final, Burger King Tecate
- Business District Bbva Bancomer Tecate Encinos
- Hospitals 4008 Sup Tecate
- Parks & Recreation Hipodromo Aguacaliente los Encinos
Welcome to Colonia Loma Alta, Tecate
- Distance
- 29.8 miles
- Typical drive
- 45 minutes
- Closest crossing
- San Ysidro
Colonia Loma Alta is about 45 minutes from the store by the committed free-flow route. San Ysidro P.O. Box N Ship receives eligible U.S. parcels for pickup at one U.S. address.
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About Colonia Loma Alta, Tecate
Correos de México lists Loma Alta as a colonia in Tecate.
6 frequently listed local roads include Boulevard Nuevo Leon, Calle Encinos, Calle Oaxaca, Calle Doctor Arturo Guerra F, Calle Guanajuato.
Verified local records include 532 Tecate Smart & Final, 4008 Sup Tecate, Jardin de Niños Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, Estancia Alegre; the selected references span Shopping, Healthcare, Education, Community Services, Parks & Recreation, Business Districts.
The committed OSRM free-flow route from the DENUE median coordinate is 29.8 miles and about 45 minutes; border wait is excluded.
- Official Colonia identity
- 6 verified named roads
- 10 verified local places
- 6 landmark categories
- 29.8 routed miles to the store
- Original evidence-grounded illustrative hero
Neighbourhood insights
What makes Colonia Loma Alta, Tecate distinctive?
Loma Alta combines an official postal location identity with 424 named DENUE records and 6 recurring road names.
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
INEGI lists each of the local places below within Loma Alta, Tecate.
Shopping
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532 Tecate Smart & Final
Listed by INEGI in Loma Alta, Tecate.
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Burger King Tecate
Listed by INEGI in Loma Alta, Tecate.
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Dax los Encinos
Listed by INEGI in Loma Alta, Tecate.
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El Pollo Asil
Listed by INEGI in Loma Alta, Tecate.
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Estacion 6192 Plaza Encinos
Listed by INEGI in Loma Alta, Tecate.
Healthcare
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4008 Sup Tecate
Listed by INEGI in Loma Alta, Tecate.
Education
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Jardin de Niños Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Listed by INEGI in Loma Alta, Tecate.
Parks & Recreation
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Hipodromo Aguacaliente los Encinos
Listed by INEGI in Loma Alta, Tecate.
Business Districts
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Bbva Bancomer Tecate Encinos
Listed by INEGI in Loma Alta, Tecate.
Community Services
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Estancia Alegre
Listed by INEGI in Loma Alta, Tecate.
Border crossing
The nearest crossing for Colonia Loma Alta, Tecate 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 exact-settlement DENUE median coordinate; border wait excluded.
- Parking
- Free parking is available directly outside the store. Verify current local parking conditions in Loma Alta before travel.
- Public transport
- Local access includes Boulevard Nuevo Leon, Calle Encinos, Calle Oaxaca; verify current transit service and road conditions before travel.
Travel times
- Distance
- about 29.8 miles
- Estimated driving time
- 45 minutes
- Plus border wait
- Varies at San Ysidro, often by hours. Check current wait times before travelling.
Frequently Asked Questions
How was Loma Alta verified?
Correos de México lists the location and postal codes, while INEGI records confirm the local roads and services shown on this page.
How far is the store from Loma Alta?
The free-flow driving route is 29.8 miles and about 45 minutes; border wait time 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 Loma Alta, Tecate 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 Loma Alta, Tecate
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.