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dtoste77
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Apr 09, 2017

Bay Area to Vancouver B.C.

Hello,

We're taking a 10 day trip to Vancouver B.C. The plan is to get to BC quickly and stay up there for two full days. We plan to have an Evening in Seattle on the way up and a full day in Portland on the way back.

The first day of the trip we plan to drive to either Bend or Eugene. Does anyone have any thought on the easiest, most efficient route? We would either go through Bend on the 97 or straight to Eugene on I-5. Any thoughts or recommendations on the two is appreciated.

We'll be traveling with a 32' Class A with a Jeep Cherokee toad. We have an almost 6 and almost 4 year old.

Thanks!
Roads and Routes
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    dtoste77
    Explorer
    Apr 09, 2017
    romore wrote:
    X2 Do yourself a favor and take I-205 around Portland and I-405 through Seattle especially during peak periods. When you approach the border take exit 276 to the truck crossing then north to highway 1. There are several campgrounds in the area, we like Dogwood in Surrey. It is relatively easy to get in and out of, reasonably priced and quiet. Don't even consider 99 into Vancouver with your rig.


    Out of curiosity, why do you recommend no on 99?

    As of now we were looking at 15 to 1 and we're going to stay at the capalino rv resort. I've heard the spots are a little tighter but the location is great. We prefer location..
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    romore
    Explorer II
    Apr 09, 2017
    X2 Do yourself a favor and take I-205 around Portland and I-405 through Seattle especially during peak periods. When you approach the border take exit 276 to the truck crossing then north to highway 1. There are several campgrounds in the area, we like Dogwood in Surrey. It is relatively easy to get in and out of, reasonably priced and quiet. Don't even consider 99 into Vancouver with your rig.
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    dtoste77
    Explorer
    Apr 09, 2017
    Artum Snowbird wrote:
    If you want to get there quickly, I5 is by far the fastest way. It's a long way to drag a toad unless you plan on using it though. Have you got plans in Vancouver BC?



    Thanks! Still planning what exactly to do in Vancouver. Looking to explore Seattle a little and then downtown Vancouver, Capilano Bridge, etc. Then exploring Portland on the way back. We should have about half a day in Seattle, 2/1/2 in Vancouver and 1 1/2 in Portland. About 4 1/2 days of time to use the toad to get around.

    Toad always makes it easier, especially when trying to get out with two young kids.
  • Artum_Snowbird's avatar
    Artum_Snowbird
    Explorer
    Apr 09, 2017
    If you want to get there quickly, I5 is by far the fastest way. It's a long way to drag a toad unless you plan on using it though. Have you got plans in Vancouver BC?

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