I guarantee the $41 to enter and whatever you pay for the transport to and fro from the border will be cheaper than what you would have to pay in airport fees.
Though, I appreciate if time is not on your side, the airport is the quickest option.
I mean - if you are like me and occasionally lack discipline in life, it's a great excuse to get yourself into the routine of learning something new every 6 months!
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