What crosses here
An active freight-rail line crosses the border at San Ysidro. It is not a road or pedestrian crossing, and it has no traveller wait times — use San Ysidro, PedWest or Otay Mesa to cross.
The line
The track is the San Diego & Arizona Eastern main line: MTS owns the U.S. side, and San Diego & Imperial Valley Railroad runs the freight service. The border rail yard here dates to the early 1900s and was rebuilt in 2016.
Quick answers
Can I cross here on foot or by car?
No. This is freight infrastructure — the region’s road and pedestrian crossings are San Ysidro, PedWest and Otay Mesa, each with its own page. Never approach a rail line, yard or service gate to attempt a crossing.
Is there a passenger train to Tijuana?
No. This line carries freight only — MTS owns the U.S. side and San Diego & Imperial Valley Railroad operates the service. To cross without a car, walk across at San Ysidro or PedWest.