Iowa–Canada Border Crossing Wait Times
Source: U.S. CBP + CBSA
5m
Longest current wait across MI–Canada land crossings (passenger + commercial).
What this means
Four crossings handle nearly all Iowa–Canada land traffic. Wait times are reported by CBP (entering the U.S.) and CBSA (entering Canada) every 15 minutes, with separate lanes for cars, trucks, and NEXUS holders.
What you can do
- NEXUS (the trusted-traveler card) cuts the typical 30–45 min wait at Ambassador to under 5. Apply at ttp.cbp.dhs.gov.
- For freight: Ambassador is busiest, Blue Water is quieter on the truck side.
- Sault Ste. Marie is the fastest crossing on Sunday mornings.
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