Pharr
Pharr, TX ⇄ Reynosa, TAM · 6 am-Midnight
CBP update:
Wait estimates are for entry into the United States. Check each lane separately; N/A is not a zero-minute wait.
Driving into Mexico? Your US policy is not enough.
Mexico requires liability insurance from a Mexican insurer. Get a daily policy online in minutes before you cross.
Sponsored link. We may earn a commission.
Identify the Pharr crossing
The Pharr–Reynosa International Bridge connects Pharr, Texas, and Reynosa, Tamaulipas. CBP places it under Hidalgo/Pharr, but identifies this particular crossing as Pharr, number 230502. The same port group also has Hidalgo and Anzalduas reports. Choose the bridge named in your route before comparing waits.
CBP lists Pharr’s crossing hours as 6 a.m. to midnight. These are port hours, not a guarantee that every lane is open throughout that period. Check the current lane status and timestamp before you leave. Check again before joining the queue.
Passenger lanes and eligibility
The passenger report has separate fields for general, Ready Lane and SENTRI traffic. Their updates can differ, so look at the field that matches your vehicle and the credentials of everyone traveling with you. A shorter displayed wait does not grant access to a restricted lane.
For Ready Lane, CBP requires an eligible RFID travel card for each traveler aged 16 or older. A passport book alone is not a qualifying Ready Lane card. SENTRI requires prior approval under CBP’s trusted traveler program; check your eligibility before choosing it.
Freight has its own reading
Pharr’s CBP report also separates commercial standard and FAST fields from passenger vehicles. Freight drivers should use the commercial section rather than treating an automobile wait as a truck estimate. Check whether the relevant commercial lane is operating when you travel.
CBP describes the commercial measurement as starting at the exit of the toll booth in Mexico. The report identifies the end of its measurement segment as the entrance to U.S. CBP primary inspection. The published wait is an estimate for that segment, not a promise of the total trip time.
Reading the status and preparing to cross
CBP’s pedestrian fields for Pharr are marked N/A. An N/A field does not mean a wait of zero minutes. Hidalgo has a separate pedestrian report, so travelers considering that crossing should consult its own information and current status.
For entry into the United States, check CBP’s travel-document guidance for each person’s citizenship and status. Keep documents accessible for inspection and verify that any card you plan to use is eligible for the chosen lane. CBP wait estimates describe entry into the United States and can change between updates.
Frequently asked questions
What are Pharr’s listed hours?
CBP lists 6 a.m. to midnight for crossing 230502. Check the status of your particular lane before traveling.
Does this report cover Anzalduas?
No. Anzalduas has a separate CBP report, 230503; Hidalgo is 230501.
Where does CBP measure the commercial wait?
Its port information identifies the exit of the toll booth in Mexico as the starting point.
Does the report include a pedestrian wait?
The pedestrian fields are marked N/A. That is not a zero-minute wait.
Who may use Ready Lane?
CBP requires eligible RFID cards for travelers age 16 and older. A passport book alone does not qualify.
Can anyone enter SENTRI because a wait is shown?
No. SENTRI is a trusted traveler program requiring prior approval.
Before you cross: travel guides
All travel guides- FMM tourist permits when entering Mexico by landCrossing into Mexico by car or on foot? Check FMM requirements, online and border applications, official fees, and limits on short border visits.Read guide →
- Mexico car insurance: prepare before you crossDriving to Mexico? Check liability insurance requirements, your U.S. policy's limits, insurer registration and official guidance for reporting an accident.Read guide →
- Documents for returning to the U.S.: WHTI, Ready Lane and SENTRIPlan your return from Mexico: compare passports, passport cards and Enhanced DLs, check Ready Lane RFID documents, and follow the official SENTRI process.Read guide →
- Mexico temporary vehicle import permit: before you drive inlandDriving beyond Mexico's free zones? Check official TIP requirements, Banjercito fees, vehicle deposits, documents and cancellation rules before your trip.Read guide →