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Gypsy Jan
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Crossing North of the Border Tomorrow, Which Ready Lane, SY or Otay?
Hubby is heading north of the border mid-morning.
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—Kirsty MacColl, Mambo de la Luna
\"Alea iacta est.\"
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Woooosh
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how do you get to the ready lane san ysidro this week?
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bajadock
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I'll do Otay tomorrow morning. Too much drama at TJ past several months. And I'm bringing 1,000 friends with me to clog Otay. STAYAWAY from OTAY
FRIDAY!!!...or ELSE!
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Woooosh
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my question was serious, Does anyone know?
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mes1952
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Generally Otay is much less congested than San Ysidro and if you are returning to Mexico customs are more lax than at SY. I work in San Diego 2+
times week and NEVER cross at SY. Also as I'm traveling back and forth at different hours of the day/night, SY streets are too dark for me so I
always cross at Otay at night as the streets have better lighting as a safety factor.
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Gypsy Jan
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Hi Woooosh
Unless they have changed the approach at San Ysidro since last month, you need to go to the Padre Kino roundabout and head north. The approach to the
Ready lanes and regular passenger lanes are clearly marked.
Bonus info, I found the Customs and Border Patrol website for Border Wait Times which is updated hourly: http://apps.cbp.gov/bwt/index.asp
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness.”
—Mark Twain
\"La vida es dura, el corazon es puro, y cantamos hasta la madrugada.” (Life is hard, the heart is pure and we sing until dawn.)
—Kirsty MacColl, Mambo de la Luna
\"Alea iacta est.\"
—Julius Caesar
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mes1952
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I would not depend on those border wait websites as they generally are off sometimes by 1 hour.
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BornFisher
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Used the Otay Ready Lane today around 10:30------ 15 minute wait, but what a surprise as I found out the hard way, there is a different access from
Blvd. 2000.
The old way----- turn right at the light by the tire shop about 2 blocks past McDonalds. DON`T do this----- the Ready Lane is blocked off. So I took
the ramp to Bella Artes, and made my way east and then south to get back on Blvd 2000.
New way--- Go past the old turn, past a huge public park (1/2 mile or so).Take your first right (there is a light there), then go up to the next
street and take another right. This will get you in the Ready Lane----- actually it`s really easy!
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fishingmako
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Can anyone tell me, can you cross in the ready lane with a pickup and camper shell? I've heard conflicting stories wanted to know if anyone has the
real deal?
Thanks Nomads
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Woooosh
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The ready lanes were a nightmare at SY today. Too much merging from the Padre Kino side. Regular lanes were faster. They'll get it figured out soon
I hope.
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805gregg
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Tecate no line
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bajabass
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BornFisher
Used the Otay Ready Lane today around 10:30------ 15 minute wait, but what a surprise as I found out the hard way, there is a different access from
Blvd. 2000.
The old way----- turn right at the light by the tire shop about 2 blocks past McDonalds. DON`T do this----- the Ready Lane is blocked off. So I took
the ramp to Bella Artes, and made my way east and then south to get back on Blvd 2000.
New way--- Go past the old turn, past a huge public park (1/2 mile or so).Take your first right (there is a light there), then go up to the next
street and take another right. This will get you in the Ready Lane----- actually it`s really easy! |
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Bill, I entered just past McDonalds last Monday, just after noon. They had barricaded the ready lane entrance there, and I spent 3 hours in line. 
Keep your eyes on the road, and your hands upon the wheel!
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bajadock
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Tecate: 5 minutes at 10-ish this morning. aaahhhhhh!
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bajaguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajabass
| Quote: | Originally posted by BornFisher
Used the Otay Ready Lane today around 10:30------ 15 minute wait, but what a surprise as I found out the hard way, there is a different access from
Blvd. 2000.
The old way----- turn right at the light by the tire shop about 2 blocks past McDonalds. DON`T do this----- the Ready Lane is blocked off. So I took
the ramp to Bella Artes, and made my way east and then south to get back on Blvd 2000.
New way--- Go past the old turn, past a huge public park (1/2 mile or so).Take your first right (there is a light there), then go up to the next
street and take another right. This will get you in the Ready Lane----- actually it`s really easy! |
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Bill, I entered just past McDonalds last Monday, just after noon. They had barricaded the ready lane entrance there, and I spent 3 hours in line. |
If you are on Corridor 2000, take the signed exits to San Diego or Garita de Otay. This will put you on Industrial Blvd.
Continue on Industrial Blvd and you will pass under a footbridge with "PANASONIC" written on it. Up and over the "new" overpass, you will pass a
McDonalds on your right.
Just past the McDonalds, there will be a stoplight intersection (Garita de Otay) with a tire shop on your right side.......if you want the "regular
lanes" turn right here....
For easy access to the Ready Lanes, Proceed past Garita de Otay (the tire shop) continuing on Industrial Blvd.
Turn right onto Blvd Lazaro Card##as (may also be marked as the route to the Tijuana Airport) .
Turn right onto Blvd Alejandero von Humbold….proceed straight as this will set you up for the merge into the Ready Lanes on Garita de Otay
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dtbushpilot
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What happens if you find yourself in the ready lane and can't get over to the "all vehicles" lane and you're not "ready"?....dt
"Life is tough".....It's even tougher if you're stupid.....
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pointdog
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Is he "Ready Lane" for SENTRI pass holders only?
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bajaguy
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Uh-Oh......
| Quote: | Originally posted by dtbushpilot
What happens if you find yourself in the ready lane and can't get over to the "all vehicles" lane and you're not "ready"?....dt
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I think you should be "ready" for a trip to secondary!!!!
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bajaguy
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Nope
| Quote: | Originally posted by pointdog
Is he "Ready Lane" for SENTRI pass holders only? |
SENTRI has it's own dedicated lane.
To use the Ready Lane you need some type of government issued ID CARD that has an RFID (radio frequency identification) chip, such as a US Passport
Card, a SENTRI card or an enhanced state driver’s license. Also, A US Passport with the RFID chip will work.
All passengers over the age of 16 must have this card or the passport with the RFID chip..
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pointdog
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
| Quote: | Originally posted by pointdog
Is he "Ready Lane" for SENTRI pass holders only? |
SENTRI has it's own dedicated lane.
To use the Ready Lane you need some type of government issued ID CARD that has an RFID (radio frequency identification) chip, such as a US Passport
Card, a SENTRI card or an enhanced state driver’s license. Also, A US Passport with the RFID chip will work.
All passengers over the age of 16 must have this card or the passport with the RFID chip.. |
How do I tell if my passport has the RFID chip?
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bajaguy
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Passport RFID Chip
Depends on when it was issued, but if it has a chip, it will have this logo on the front:
http://tinyurl.com/cqvpn2j
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