SF - LA
Jul 2nd 2010, 10:05 pm
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SF - LA
Hi guys,
I plan to drive down to LA later this evening. Initially thought of heading out at around 5pm being new to California - I was warned I would be stuck in traffic mainly on the 580. Any way - would a 630 pm start be ok for today given it's a long weekend?
Any help appreciated.
I plan to drive down to LA later this evening. Initially thought of heading out at around 5pm being new to California - I was warned I would be stuck in traffic mainly on the 580. Any way - would a 630 pm start be ok for today given it's a long weekend?
Any help appreciated.
Jul 3rd 2010, 1:59 am
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Re: SF - LA
There's a disabled vehicle at Dublin on 580 causing some hold ups. Is it you?
Have you left yet?
I think heading to I5 is the common way to go but have never done it.
If you're tempted to go the 101 then I suggest getting on 280 ASAP rather than following the bayshore and rejoin lower down.
That's as much as I can offer!
Good luck.
Have you left yet?
I think heading to I5 is the common way to go but have never done it.
If you're tempted to go the 101 then I suggest getting on 280 ASAP rather than following the bayshore and rejoin lower down.
That's as much as I can offer!
Good luck.
Jul 3rd 2010, 4:36 am
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Re: SF - LA
Hi guys,
I plan to drive down to LA later this evening. Initially thought of heading out at around 5pm being new to California - I was warned I would be stuck in traffic mainly on the 580. Any way - would a 630 pm start be ok for today given it's a long weekend?
Any help appreciated.
I plan to drive down to LA later this evening. Initially thought of heading out at around 5pm being new to California - I was warned I would be stuck in traffic mainly on the 580. Any way - would a 630 pm start be ok for today given it's a long weekend?
Any help appreciated.
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Personally, I would have left by noon or wait to 9:00 p.m. or simply leave at 4:00 am on Saturday.
Jul 3rd 2010, 9:24 am
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Re: SF - LA
Out of interest, how long did it take then? I know what Google says, but that's not always a reliable indicator...
Jul 6th 2010, 2:02 am
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Re: SF - LA
Left 7.20 pm....the only bit of a bad patch was around Livermore (slow traffic for around 15 mins).....
Reached LA around 130 am i.e. roughly 6 hours. That's after one 15 min break and 2.5 (60 mph) hours of a slow boring friend driver. LOL...
Jul 6th 2010, 8:22 am
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Re: SF - LA
Ok, took 680, 580 and I-5/405.
Left 7.20 pm....the only bit of a bad patch was around Livermore (slow traffic for around 15 mins).....
Reached LA around 130 am i.e. roughly 6 hours. That's after one 15 min break and 2.5 (60 mph) hours of a slow boring friend driver. LOL...
Left 7.20 pm....the only bit of a bad patch was around Livermore (slow traffic for around 15 mins).....
Reached LA around 130 am i.e. roughly 6 hours. That's after one 15 min break and 2.5 (60 mph) hours of a slow boring friend driver. LOL...
