Peace Bridge Wait Times & FAQ’s

The Peace Bridge sits at the source of the Niagara River and is one of the busiest crossing points between the US and Canada. It is also one of several bridge crossings in the Niagara area and commonly regarded as the fastest and cheapest of the bridge crossings. Connecting Buffalo, New York in the US, with Fort Erie, Ontario in Canada, it handles a great deal of the commercial traffic passing through the Niagra border area.

There are pedestrian lanes on either side of the bridge. Pedestrians are still subject to inspection. Be aware that during sporting events such as Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabre home games bridge traffic can be extremely busy. For Peace Bridge wait times see below.

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 Peace Bridge wait times right now below. Times remain accurate and are sourced from the US Customs & Border Patrol. You will also find a map of the Peace Bridge port of entry area below. 

Yes, pedestrians and cyclists can cross the Peace Bridge. The same ID requirements and customs inspections apply for pedestrians and cyclists as for those crossing by motor vehicles. You MUST use the south sidewalk (closest to the lake). From the US access the bridge via the parking lot near Busti Avenue. From Canada access the sidewalk from Mather Arch Park.
Tolls are paid crossing into Canada only and are $3.75 (USD) for non commercial vehicles. For commercial vehicles the toll is based on number of axels and starts at $6 for vehicles with 2 Axels up to $53 for vehicles with 7+ axels. Buses are charged $13 (USD) Pedestrians and cyclists can cross free of charge. For special loads that require lane closures or traffic management an additional fee of $100 - $265 may apply and the bridge authority must be notified in advance. call 716-884-6744 (US) or 905-871-1608 (Canada). The NEXUS travel program is available for regular crossers with expedited clearance procedures. Visit https://nexusniagara.com/ for more details.
The Peace Bridge is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year though specific or all lanes can be subject to maintenance or weather related closures.
Peace Bridge Duty Free Info: Peace Bridge Duty Free https://www.dutyfree.ca is located in the Fort Erie side of the bridge and is open 24/7/365. Duty Free Americas https://www.dutyfreeamericas.com/locations/location/buffalo/ is located on the Buffalo side of the bridge and is open 24/7/365. Both stores offer online shopping and in store pick up.
Peace Bridge ID requirements - For most US & Canadian travelers one or more of the following will suffice:
  • Enhanced Drivers License
  • Enhanced Non Driver ID
  • Passport
  • Permanent Residents Card
  • US Passport Card
  • FAST Card
  • NEXUS Card
For those under 15 a birth certificate or other proof of citizenship is required.

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

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