Who do I call about crossing the border?
You can call the U.S. CBP INFO Center for any type of information related to crossing the border. Their phone number is (877) 227-5511 or (202) 325-8000 from outside the U.S. The call center is open Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. and then again from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time.
How do I contact border patrol?
1 (877) 227-5511
U.S. Customs and Border Protection/Customer service
Is the border crossing at San Ysidro open?
The San Ysidro and Otay Mesa Ports of Entry will remain open 24/7 and the Tecate Port of Entry will be open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Is the border open to cross to Tijuana?
Border opens to Mexican travelers after nearly two years of COVID restrictions. Police guide traffic toward the San Ysidro Port of Entry on Monday in Tijuana. The new rules will allow foreigners fully vaccinated against the coronavirus to legally enter the United States regardless of the reason.
Can I cross the border to Mexico during Covid?
The U.S. Department of State updated the Travel Advisory for Mexico on July 12, 2021. Reconsider travel to Mexico due to COVID-19. Some areas have increased risk of crime and kidnapping. Read the entire Travel Advisory .
Can I cross the border from Tijuana to San Diego?
No portion of the U.S. border is “open.” To get from Tijuana to San Diego you need government authorization of one form or another.
What borders San Diego?
San Diego. San Diego, port and city, seat (1850) of San Diego county, southern California, U.S. It lies along the Pacific Ocean at San Diego Bay, just north of the international border with Mexico and some 120 miles (195 km) southeast of Los Angeles.
Is San Diego on the Mexican border?
With the border of Mexico less than 20 miles from downtown San Diego, millions of people travel to Tijuana from San Diego every year. While some drive, arguably the easiest way to cross the Mexican border is by taking the San Diego Trolley.
How far is San Diego from Tijuana?
Distance from San Diego to Tijuana. Distance between San Diego and Tijuana is 28 kilometers (17 miles). Driving distance from San Diego to Tijuana is 33 kilometers (20 miles).
Is there a pedestrian border crossing?
There is a northbound and southbound vehicle crossing, as well as two separate bidirectional pedestrian crossings. There are currently 25 northbound vehicle lanes to cross from Mexico to the U.S. which will increase to 34 lanes (and 62 booths) when the expansion project is complete.