North of SF on 101 take the Richmond/Rafael bridge through Richmond/Oakland late morning or early afternoon, avoiding the morning and evening commute. I did that route several months ago on late morning weekday and it wasn't too bad.
Check Google Earth and "drive" the route at street level.
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2017 Tiffin Allegro Bus 40 SP
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