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Otay Mesa vs Calexico

Two alternatives to San Ysidro for SoCal drivers heading south: Otay Mesa (SR-905, 8 miles east of San Ysidro) lands you in eastern Tijuana; Calexico West (SR-111, 130 miles east of San Diego) lands you in Mexicali. Otay is the easy detour when San Ysidro is jammed; Calexico is only worth it if Mexicali or mainland Mexico is your destination.

· MX

Otay Mesa

90min

Updated 1 minute ago

· MX

Calexico

150min

Updated 1 minute ago

Verdict

Otay Mesa reports a 60-minute shorter wait, but the ~127-minute drive between them eats most of the savings — pick whichever is closer.

Otay Mesa — 24h

Calexico — 24h

Distance between crossings

136 km · ~127 min driving

By lane

LaneOtay MesaCalexico
Standard90m150m
Ready0m150m
SENTRI30m25m
Pedestrian90m60m

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