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BorderETA

BorderETA

by Jonathan Kim

8 ratings
6 reviews
✈️ Travel
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Free

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Released
May 1, 2026
Updated
October 19, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

Developer

Jonathan Kim
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Provides real-time border crossing wait times and door-to-door navigation for the El Paso–Juárez region. Helps users choose the fastest bridge and optimize their travel time with accurate ETAs and forecasts.

✓Smart wait time estimates
✓Door-to-door ETA
✓Live navigation with updates
✓Hour-by-hour and week-ahead forecasts
✓All lane types supported
✓Community real-time reports
✓Bilingual (English/Spanish)
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What's New in BorderETA

2.8.1

October 19, 2026

- New: Santa Teresa, with live waits. - Share from the line: while you wait at the bridge, tap Share on the navigation screen to send the current wait as a card with a link. - Shorter share links that open the bridge right in the app, and BorderETA no longer asks to track you. - Pick your UTEP student organization in Account. Links you share then count for you and your organization when people open them in BorderETA. - A clearer navigation card with your arrival time, the drive and the wait, your lane and Report in one place. If the route can't load, it says why and keeps trying. - Search puts the fastest crossing first in a bigger card and draws the route in navigation's blue. - Forecasts lean toward the live wait for the next few hours, and today's earlier hours show what the wait really was. - Google Maps directions recover better: a dropped route is tried again, and location that's off or approximate gets an Open Settings card. - Forgot your password? Reset it from the sign-in screen. - Reinstalled the app or got a new phone? Sign in and you go straight to the app with your saved bridge and crossing times. - Every screen works with larger text sizes. - Bug fixes and performance improvements. Requires iOS 16 or later.

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User reviews

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The app doesn’t detect when I’m in line

Every time I arrive to the line it tells me I’m not in line so I can’t report anything till I’m almost crossing back
IImdaniel1305

Better than CBP

Accurate times! Better than times border patrol puts online!
JJay2000@

Helpful and accurate!

I’ve been using this app for quite a while, and it has been one of my most frequently used apps! This app has become an essential tool for my commutes between Juárez and El Paso. Before finding this app, I often relied on border wait times posted online, only to discover they were highly inaccurate. Many times, I ended up waiting 30-70 minutes longer than what is posted on the City of El Paso International Bridges website. Since switching to this app, I’ve been able to plan my commutes and schedule with much more confidence because the wait times are consistently accurate and reliable. One of my favorite recent additions is the map feature. The “Go Now” button takes me directly to the border and shows how long it will take to get there from my current location, all without having to open a separate maps app. I also really appreciate how organized and user-friendly the app is. Everything is easy to find, and I never had trouble navigating it. If you regularly cross the border, this app is a must-have. It has saved me tremendous amount of time, reduced uncertainty, and made planning my trips much easier!
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GGgg283728

Great app

Awesome app it is giving real time information and helpful advice on getting back and forth between countries. Thank you
SEscar eptx

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Excellent
JJmartz!

FAQ

What border crossings does BorderETA cover?

BorderETA provides wait times and navigation for all five bridges between El Paso and Juárez: Bridge of the Americas, Paso del Norte, Stanton, Ysleta-Zaragoza, and Tornillo-Guadalupe, in both directions.

How accurate are BorderETA's wait time estimates?

The wait time estimates are designed to be sharper than official numbers alone. The app's estimates improve daily as more users cross, leveraging community data for increased accuracy.

Does BorderETA offer navigation to specific destinations?

Yes, BorderETA offers door-to-door ETA by allowing you to type in your destination. It ranks all five bridges by total travel time, helping you pick the fastest route and providing live navigation with updating ETAs.

Can I see forecasts for future border crossings with BorderETA?

Yes, BorderETA provides hour-by-hour forecasts and week-ahead predictions for border crossing times. This feature helps users plan their travel in advance.

Is BorderETA available in multiple languages?

Yes, BorderETA is fully bilingual, offering support in both English and Spanish to cater to a wider user base.

Does BorderETA have ads?

No, BorderETA is ad-free. The app explicitly states that your location stays on your device unless you opt in, and it contains no advertisements.

What devices is BorderETA compatible with?

BorderETA is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for Apple's iOS ecosystem.

How often is BorderETA updated?

The latest version of BorderETA is 2.5.0, which was last updated on June 24, 2026. This indicates a recent update and ongoing development for the application.