3 Things to Know About Crossing the Rainbow Bridge

A passport is required A valid passport is mandatory to cross from Canada to the US at the Rainbow Bridge. A driver’s license alone will not work in either direction.

Passport cards and NEXUS cards also work A passport card or NEXUS card qualifies as acceptable identification. These are valid alternatives to a passport book.

Check your documents before you go Do not learn this lesson while staring at the bridge from the Canadian side. Verify you have the right ID before your trip.