Tijuana / San Diego
Otay Mesa vs San Ysidro
Both serve Tijuana from San Diego County. San Ysidro is the volume crossing on I-5; Otay Mesa is the truck-and-passenger alternative on SR-905. Otay is typically 15–30 min faster in evening rush; San Ysidro is faster late at night.
Otay Mesa — 24h
San Ysidro — 24h
Distance between crossings
9 km · ~8 min driving
By lane
| Lane | Otay Mesa | San Ysidro |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | — | 120m |
| Ready | — | 90m |
| SENTRI | — | 20m |
| Pedestrian | — | 60m |
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