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Marv_Hoag
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Jan 05, 2014

Diesel fuel in the Vebtura/Santa Barbara area?

I'll be taking Hwy 101 north from LA. Can anyone recommend a big rig friendly place to Diesel up along 101 as I Head to Flying Flags in Buellton?

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  • Where is your starting point? If you can go north on 5 then take 126 to Ventura, then just east of Santa Paula (at the stop ligh) there are two stations with diesel. The one on the right is easy in and out.
  • If you use Silvas suggest turning left when you come out going back the way you came, right turn onto ramp. Going the other way you will come to a much busier intersection with Victoria ave.

    Mac Valley also has LP at a decent price.
  • Gas buddy dot com on your computer or smart phone not only will give you locations but also the price
  • Another place to stop for fuel is between Camarillo and Oxnard. If you are northbound 101 exit at Del Norte Blvd. Make a left and go over the freeway. Go south and make a left on Sturgis Road, first driveway on your left is MacValley Oil, it is big rig friendly and a high volume station. If you need to walk the dog there is a grass around surrounding the place, just make sure you pick up afterwards. There is also a Shell Station next door to it.
  • Thanks for your replies. Now have a couple of good choices already entered in Street & Trips
  • Rocky2 wrote:
    Traveling north on 101 as you enter Ventura, you can take the Johnson Rd exit (first one after the bridge) and bear left on the frontage Ventura Blvd. Silvas truck stop provides easy access and return to the freeway.


    Ditto: Used it early this year. Just slow down and take your time. There were some huge bumps getting in and out.
  • IN Buellton get off at 246 and go west.Take right at Avenue of the Flags Go 2 blocks and diesel is on left. After fueling head south on that road and you go right into Flying Flags. Station gets a lot of use so diesel is fresh.
  • Rocky2 wrote:
    Traveling north on 101 as you enter Ventura, you can take the Johnson Rd exit (first one after the bridge) and bear left on the frontage Ventura Blvd. Silvas truck stop provides easy access and return to the freeway.


    and if your extremely lucky as I was when I went there, you just might see your first 6' hollywood blond peel out of her lambourghini too. It was like watching the sun come up. LOL
  • Traveling north on 101 as you enter Ventura, you can take the Johnson Rd exit (first one after the bridge) and bear left on the frontage Ventura Blvd. Silvas truck stop provides easy access and return to the freeway.
  • Only in Buelton. There are a few where 101 and 246 intersect. Best one is off on the left side of 101 and difficult to get into if you are not familiar with the area. Price at the 76 today is $3.99.