OTAY MESA Border crossing Basics.

[ItsMeBeyatch]

2 weeks ago I crossed otay. No stamping. I share your same concerns about the passport being stamped. Once you enter otay cross over to the entrance side of the USA border (make a left and walk through the cars coming into the USA) and find a exchange place and go through the back side of it into a parking lot. There are taxis there and they will charge you $10 to the arch.

Hello.

Since this is thread for Otay Mesa Port of Entry posting here. Based on post on other thread (on here) it seems that Mexican officials are stamping passport at the San Ysidro Port. Since I don't want my passport stamped one post suggested OTM. Any update if they are stamping passports at Otay? Does anyone have an idea how long it takes from OTM to the Zona? Below post (2013) says $7. 50 or 100 pesos for taxi. I'm taking it it shouldn't take me more then $10. I guess I can offer $10 and see if one of them accepts my offer. Hate the idea to waste time going from San Ysidro to OTM to have to go back the same direction since I am always on a time frame.

Thanks for info.

[Spartan94]

Hello.

Since this is thread for Otay Mesa Port of Entry posting here. Based on post on other thread (on here) it seems that Mexican officials are stamping passport at the San Ysidro Port. Since I don't want my passport stamped one post suggested OTM. Any update if they are stamping passports at Otay? Does anyone have an idea how long it takes from OTM to the Zona? Below post (2013) says $7. 50 or 100 pesos for taxi. I'm taking it it shouldn't take me more then $10. I guess I can offer $10 and see if one of them accepts my offer. Hate the idea to waste time going from San Ysidro to OTM to have to go back the same direction since I am always on a time frame.

Thanks for info.

[SBeach25]

Adding another link I found for any newbies that have questions.

http://www.tijuanafaq.com/

[SBeach25]

Thank you dude for your great help. I took your advice and I am very happy about. Coming back through Otay is like a breeze.

Always glad to help others have a more enjoyable experience.

[Leo Ryder]

I've been getting a lot of questions about Crossing at Otey. So I'm going to make this as simple as possible.

1. Times are about half the time or less than San YSidro. You can check the times here:

http://traffic.calit2.net/border

2. Yes, you can catch a bus to and from Otay to the Trolley:

http://developer.sdmts.com/sdmtsapp/.splay=V&tod=wd

3. Where to park and cost: 5/24 hrs or if your lucky along the street for free. Put this into google maps.

32. 552289-116. 943547.

4. Cab fare: check your negotiation skills: $12-18.

There is a govt run cab when you cross over to Mex but the average cost will be about $15. Walk down a little and go cross over to the other side where cabs are dropping those who are going to US. You can negotiate a better fare.

Hope this helps.

Thank you dude for your great help. I took your advice and I am very happy about. Coming back through Otay is like a breeze.

[SBeach25]

I've been getting a lot of questions about Crossing at Otey. So I'm going to make this as simple as possible.

1. Times are about half the time or less than San YSidro. You can check the times here:

http://traffic.calit2.net/border

2. Yes, you can catch a bus to and from Otay to the Trolley:

http://developer.sdmts.com/sdmtsapp/.splay=V&tod=wd

3. Where to park and cost: 5/24 hrs or if your lucky along the street for free. Put this into google maps.

32. 552289-116. 943547.

4. Cab fare: check your negotiation skills: $12-18.

There is a govt run cab when you cross over to Mex but the average cost will be about $15. Walk down a little and go cross over to the other side where cabs are dropping those who are going to US. You can negotiate a better fare.

Hope this helps.