Getting to Point Roberts
Directions & Border Info
There are the three main ways you can access Point Roberts - car, boat or plane. Point Roberts is a border-community and if you are arriving from Canada, you will have to clear customs.
To reach Point Roberts by land from the United States, travelers must drive through Canada. There is a single border crossing called the Point Roberts - Boundary Bay Border Crossing, which connects Point Roberts to the Canadian mainland. This is the only land route to Point Roberts. This means that travellers from mainland Washington must go through customs and immigration procedures twice: once when entering Canada (Tsawwassen) and again when re-entering the United States (Point Roberts).
The border crossing operates like any other land border crossing between the United States and Canada. Travellers are required to present appropriate travel documents, such as a valid passport or Nexus.
Once you have made your plans to visit Point Roberts, be sure to check out our Explore and Events pages.
Here are the three main ways you can access Point Roberts. A reminder that Point Roberts is a border-community and if you are arriving via Canada, you will have to clear customs.
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By Car
Access to Point Roberts is through the south end of Tsawwassen, BC. Here you will find the Point Roberts - Boundary Bay Border Crossing. It’s about a 45 to 60 minute drive from Vancouver, 25 minutes from the YVR airpot or a quick 10-minutes from the BC Ferries Tsawwasen terminal.
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By Boat
If you have your own boat, access into Point Roberts is through the Point Roberts Marina, which also has a customs dock. Moorage can be booked through the Marina’s office. There are currently no ferry services to Point Roberts.
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By Plane
The Point Roberts Airpark is a single runway airport. This airport, along with the marina, provide the only access to the rest of Washington state without first having to pass through BC. You can charter a flight via San Juan Air.
Frequently Asked Questions
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To cross the US-Canada land border, you need proof of citizenship and identity, with a valid Passport (book or card), Enhanced Driver's License (EDL)(from certain states), or NEXUS. You may also need aGreen Card for U.S. Permanent Residents, and asigned consent letter for minorsif traveling without both parents.
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Yes, you can walk or cycle across the border, but be sure to use the official border crossings. Also, remember that even when you are walking, you must check into the Customs office and have all the required documentation.
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The Boundary Bay (Point Roberts) border crossing usually has short wait times, often just 5-15 minutes, but can reach up to an hour during peak times like long weekends or busy parcel pickup days. It's known for being a less congested option compared to major crossings like Peace Arch or Pacific Highway, with official data showing "No Delay" or 5-minute waits for travelers.
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Yes, there is a Nexus lane for both the Canadian and US sides. Open seven days a week, with extended hours in the summer.