Wait Times On Peace Bridge (2024)

FAQs

How long does it take to get over the Peace Bridge? ›

The CBP Border Wait Times (BWT) app provides you with estimated wait times for reaching the primary inspection booth, the first point of contact with CBP when crossing the U.S./Canada and U.S./Mexico land borders. Each border location updates its estimated wait times hourly.

Canada and United States residents should carry a valid passport or in the absence of a passport a driver's license or other picture identification issued by a federal, state, provincial, county, territory, or municipal authority together with a birth certificate.

Where can NEXUS be used? NEXUS dedicated Customs inspection lanes are available in the Buffalo Niagara Region at the Peace Bridge, as well as the Whirlpool-Rapids Bridge, which is a crossing for NEXUS holders only.

The Rainbow bridge can be hit or miss (as far as traffic is concerned), and The Peace Bridge, except for rare occasions, is usually quieter. If you know for a fact that the Rainbow bridge is clear, I would use it to go back to the US. The right lane offers some pretty impressive views of the falls.

Capacity. The Ambassador Bridge is the busiest crossing on the Canada–United States border. The four-lane bridge carries more than 10,000 commercial vehicles on a typical weekday.

You can make your customs and immigration declaration using Advance Declaration in the ArriveCAN app before you fly into one of Canada's participating airports.

CBP's MPC app is a free application that can be downloaded from the Apple App store and Google Play and is currently available for eligible travelers to use upon arrival at MPC approved sites.

Many frequent travelers prefer Mobile Passport when flying into airports that reliably offer dedicated Mobile Passport lanes. It is free. It does not require any lengthy application process. It does not require an in-person interview or renewal.

U.S. citizens must carry proper identification such as a valid U.S. passport.

What does a US citizen need to enter Canada by car? ›

Entry into Canada: Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada carry proof of citizenship and identity. A valid U.S. passport, passport card, or NEXUS card satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens. Children under 16 only need proof of U.S. citizenship.

If coming across via the QEW , you may find a slowdown a mile or two from the bridge. If that happens, avoid the right lanes which will be filled with trucks. Later that turns into a trucks only lane that crosses in a different place. If you have Global Entry, you can you the Nexxus lane, which virtually has no line.

It is jointly run by the Canada Border Services Agency and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Applicants must create an account in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Trusted Traveller Program System to proceed. NEXUS memberships are valid for 5 years. There is a $50 (USD) non-refundable application processing fee.

“How long is the walk across the Bridge?” We strolled across the bridge in under 10 minutes-stopping to look back and to take pics. It's not a long walk at all.

Tolls are paid one way into Canada. The Peace Bridge is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition to the applicable commercial toll, a traffic management fee is charged for any special load that requires lane closures or traffic patterns to be altered. Old Peace Bridge tokens are accepted in all staffed lanes.

Crossing the US/Canadian Border can be a very smooth process, but expect it to take 10-30 minutes, and longer during high traffic volume periods. An occasional full-vehicle search may occur.

The Peace Bridge is always the fastest crossing (except on days the Buffalo Bills play at home) from the U.S. to Canada.

Goods you bring in for commercial use or for another person do not qualify for the exemption and are subject to applicable duties and taxes. In all cases, goods you include in your 24-hour exemption (CAN$200) or 48-hour exemption (CAN$800) must be with you upon your arrival in Canada.

Crossing the bridge takes around 15 minutes, but count at least 15 minutes to pass through customs at each end (more at busy times).