Ogdensburg – Prescott International Bridge Crossing Wait Times & FAQ’s

The cities of Ogdensburg in New York and Johnstown in Ontario are connected by the Ogdensburg – Prescott Border Crossing. It forms part of the Canada – United States border and is actually located at the Ogdensburg Prescott International Bridge. This is roughly 5km northeast of Johnstown but is named after the city of Prescott as it was intended to replace the ferry service between Ogdensburg and Prescott.

Anyone who is planning to pass through the Ogdensburg border crossing should know basic information about the crossing, such as opening times, tolls, and ID requirements.

Please note during the COVID-19 situation some of the FAQ info below might be subject to change. Please let us know of any corrections required. You can view live and average Ogdensburg Prescott border wait times right now below. Times remain accurate and are sourced from the US Customs & Border Patrol. You can also view a map of the Ogdensburg border area below.

No, pedestrians and cyclists are both prohibited from crossing the Ogdensburg Prescott bridge. Only passenger and commercial vehicles are allowed to cross the Ogdensburg border. Visitors without a car are advised to get a cab to take them across the bridge, just be sure to let the cab driver know you intend to cross the border as they will require relevant ID.
There is a toll for crossing the Ogdensburg bridge. Cars are charged $3.25 (US) each way across the bridge. Buses are charged $6.75, and commercial trucks are charged depending on the number of axles. A two-axle truck will be charged $6.75, whereas a 10-axle truck is charged $20.75. There is then an additional $1.75 per axle for vehicles with over 10.
The Ogdensburg Prescott border crossing is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for both passenger and commercial traffic.
Duty-free shopping is available on both sides of the Ogdensburg – Prescott border. On the US side, the Ogdensburg Duty-Free Americas store operates various hours, see their website. On the Canadian side, Johnstown Duty-Free store is located at the foot of the bridge and is open from 7 am to 8 pm weekdays and 8 am to 6 pm Saturday and Sunday
The ID requirements for the Ogdensburg Prescott border crossing will depend on the direction of travel and nationality. For US citizens traveling into Canada, a proof of citizenship is required, such as a driver’s license. For entering the US, every traveler needs a valid passport as well as any relevant visas. It is also worth bringing any documents relating to the reason for your visit.

Ogdensburg border crossing wait time data from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Times may take a few seconds to load…

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