US101 vs. I680 thru SF bay area
I have to drive through the San Francisco Bay area tomorrow going north. I am in Paso Robles, and my destination is Willits. How hard is it to drive through San Fran on the 101, or should I just take...
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I've gone this way three times in the past. 101 to San Jose. In San Jose over to I-280. Take 19th Ave thru SF to GG Bridge (Free direction). Things to know about this route from Paso Robles - leave early. It would be nice to hit San Jose about 10am.
Option 2 in San Jose switch over to I-880 which will take you towards the Richmond San Rafael bridge and over to 101.
Option 3 stay on I-80 over the Carquinez bridge, in Vallejo take Hwy 37 over to 101.
Option 4 Avoid the whole mess and take the long way around. In Gilroy take hwy 152 over to I-5 thru Sacramento to Williams, then Hwy 20 over to 101. This route adds about 90 miles to the journey.
If it were up to me I'd recommend option 2. I lived in the Bay Area for over 50 years so I'd have no issues with the traffic, and there will be traffic.
If you've never seen the GG bridge, option 1 works for a lot of folks. Being in a camper is easier than a 40 footer towing or a large 5er.
Best time to go through Bay Area is 10am to 1pm. traffic wise.
Lots of choices, pick what works for you.
Option 2 in San Jose switch over to I-880 which will take you towards the Richmond San Rafael bridge and over to 101.
Option 3 stay on I-80 over the Carquinez bridge, in Vallejo take Hwy 37 over to 101.
Option 4 Avoid the whole mess and take the long way around. In Gilroy take hwy 152 over to I-5 thru Sacramento to Williams, then Hwy 20 over to 101. This route adds about 90 miles to the journey.
If it were up to me I'd recommend option 2. I lived in the Bay Area for over 50 years so I'd have no issues with the traffic, and there will be traffic.
If you've never seen the GG bridge, option 1 works for a lot of folks. Being in a camper is easier than a 40 footer towing or a large 5er.
Best time to go through Bay Area is 10am to 1pm. traffic wise.
Lots of choices, pick what works for you.
