Is there an 'ideal' crossing between Michigan and Ontario?

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I'm going to be driving through Michigan into Canada next week. My point of origin and destination are far enough to the West and East respectively that the net mileage difference between using the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron, and the Ambassador Bridge in Detroit is insignificant (7 miles).

Similarly, the difference in tolls is insignificant. (Two dollars)

Which leaves me wondering whether there is any difference between the two in terms of traffic patterns or customs staffing, wherein one crossing would be faster than the other. All things being equal, I'd intuit that the Port Huron crossing is going to be faster, if only because it avoids crossing through Detroit commuter traffic, but I won't be traveling at rush hour, so I'm not particularly concerned with this factor, if there is some compelling reason to go the southern route.






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Can I cross from Ontario to Michigan?

Michigan has four land border crossings along the 721 miles it shares with Ontario, all of which are extremely busy (top 10 highest volume crossings between the two countries). These crossings are Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge, Blue Water Bridge, Detroit Windsor Tunnel, and Ambassador Bridge.

What is the busiest crossing between U.S. and Canada?

The Ambassador Bridge is the busiest crossing on the Canada\u2013United States border. The four-lane bridge carries more than 10,000 commercial vehicles on a typical weekday.

How do you cross to Canada from Michigan?

Determine the crossing method: bridge, tunnel or ferry. In Detroit, passenger vehicles can cross into Windsor, Ontario, via the Ambassador Bridge or the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel. Both charge tolls and operate within a short drive of each other, but some travelers might prefer the bridge to the tunnel.

What do you need to cross the border from Michigan to Canada?

U.S. Passport. U.S. Passport Card. Enhanced Driver's License (Issued by New York, Michigan, Vermont and Washington only) Trusted Traveler Program Cards such as NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST enrollment cards.



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