Driving to the Sentri Lane at San Ysidro is only possible using a few different routes. It’s extremely important to understand that Google Maps is NOT accurate for directions. In fact, the border lanes at most crossings are not reliable with mapping apps and you are best off researching and […]
For travelers wanting to expedite through land and airport customs checks, Global Entry cards are the best option. Completing the application process and receiving approval means you are a low risk traveler who can move quickly through customs in special lines. It means lower wait times and fewer headaches for […]
So you’re a regular border hopper and you’re tired of waiting in long general lines. The Sentri Lanes offer a means of crossing the border quickly through a card carrying program. You can only use these lanes with an official Sentri Card that is awarded after an application process. For […]
When you drive from Mexico back into the US, there are three lane options – Sentri, Ready and All Traffic. For the average person who crosses occasionally, all traffic is the primary option. These lanes are also the busiest and slowest when traffic peaks. Sentri Lanes require a special pass […]
It’s a one-of-a-kind destination where groups of Americans and Canadians walk across the Mexican border each day. Los Algodones is also called Molar City because the streets are lined with dentist offices. On average, the cost of dental work is 80% less than the United States. I’ve crossed the border […]
While Arizona, Texas and California garner most of the border attention, the New Mexico Border is also worth considering for a trip. It’s a shorter length at roughly 180 miles with only three border crossing locations. Although less trafficked than other states, it’s a beautiful border region with plenty to […]
At more than 1,250 miles long, the Texas Mexico border is far and away the longest border state in the United States. It shares multiple cities with Mexico, has a massive amount of commerce that crosses in both directions and shares a unique border culture. The Texas border is a […]
Phoenix is a short drive to the Mexico border and Arizona in general is a gateway to some exciting destinations in Mexico. The state has several popular border crossings, many of which are highly regarded as being safe and reasonable in terms of traffic and wait times. Overall, reaching any […]
San Diego is a major jumping off point for entry from California to Mexico. It’s a laid back city that shares a coastline and similar geography to northern Baja and it offers a number of ways to reach the border. Driving from San Diego to Tijuana is far and away […]
Arizona and New Mexico are fairly low key when compared to the ultra-busy borders shared by Texas and California. While the Texas border is exceptionally long, The California Mexico border is geographically narrow. The bottleneck created in California has created the busiest border crossing in the entire world at San […]
