US border wait times (when is it less likely to be busy)?

[microbru]

Next week I need to head down to Bellingham to run some errands.
One being picking up a shipment of server equipment between 9am and 5pm.

I want to know what day of the week and what times are the borders the least busy.
I'll be using either Peach Arch or the truck crossing.
Keep in mind, I can't go in the evening given the hours of the parcel office and I have to do some banking at Bank of America as well.

There was one site that google took me to which says historical records aren't published for security reason. Blah!

 

[DB Cooper57]

http://apps.cbp.gov/bwt/

this is a link to the cbp website, it's usually accurate

 

[microbru]

Thanks, I check the site but I think it's only good for current wait times.
I'm looking for some insight from people who cross often cuz I have to plan which day and time to go down in advance.

 

[ReluctantPooner]

Assuming you are going to go down on a weekday, I would avoid Fridays, and probably Mondays, as these are days that people are often starting their trips or returning from them. Tuesday through Thursday are best. I would also suggest going early, as in aiming to be at the border around 7am, and then perhaps go for breakfast while you wait for the establishments to open.

 

[storm rider]

Assuming you are going to go down on a weekday, I would avoid Fridays, and probably Mondays, as these are days that people are often starting their trips or returning from them. Tuesday through Thursday are best. I would also suggest going early, as in aiming to be at the border around 7am, and then perhaps go for breakfast while you wait for the establishments to open.

I concur with this from my experience when I lived in the Fraser Valley....never go on a weekend....usually in the middle of the day it is not so bad....I also would suggest going across at Sumas or Langley.

And dont forget fully fuel up your vehicle and even bring gascans if you have any.....gasoline is so fricken cheaper in the USA.

SR

 

[ReluctantPooner]

Yep I usually listen to AM 730 on the way out. I usually take Peace Arch but if it will save me time I'll hit the truck crossing.

 

[joho]

Early in the morning before 6:30 am and after 7 pm will be good to cross the border.