Houston to San Fransico

brooks379 wrote:
Been there done that for a living for a long time...... If you're not looking at sight seeing.....I 10 to Quartzsite, AZ 95 up to I 40W to 58W to 99N at Bakersfield 46 W at Wasco, CA to I 5N to I 580W to The Oakland-Bay bridge and into SF. There are a few other ways from I 580 but this is as good as any

That is the way with the least traffic and fastest but California is packed full of traffic every where. Good Luck.

He's going to HMB but yes 580, 92 is another route.

BTW OP Stop at Rite Aid in Pacifica for ice cream cones, from there take the first right across US 1 and watch the surfers while enjoying the ice cream cone.

Been there done that for a living for a long time...... If you're not looking at sight seeing.....I 10 to Quartzsite, AZ 95 up to I 40W to 58W to 99N at Bakersfield 46 W at Wasco, CA to I 5N to I 580W to The Oakland-Bay bridge and into SF. There are a few other ways from I 580 but this is as good as any

That is the way with the least traffic and fastest but California is packed full of traffic every where. Good Luck.

Thanks to all for the tips.

Plaza Gas on 101 1 mile south of 152 usually has lower prices than much of the bay area.

X2 on CA Traveler's route. Have made the trip many times back & forth to Phoenix. We drive down from SF to Ketch Joann's for lunch 2 or 3 time a month. Fresh seafood right off the boats.

Then: 40, 58, 99, 46, 5, 152, 101, 85, 280, 92 to HMB. We like Ketch Joann's restaurant at the harbor, not real fancy.

Yeah we understand about the Wal-Marts. Also we already have reservations. We are leaving late September to visit our son who recently moved there. Staying at a place in Half Moon Bay. Can't really remember the name of it. Wife handles all the reservations. I was thinking about going the North Texas route through Amarillo just because it may be cooler weather wise. Any thoughts on that? Really appreciate the tips thus far.

I've taken 10, 210, 5 mid day through LA many times with only minor delays. Rush hour is another story.

101 is more scenic and slower than 5 headed north. Bay area roads are also best mid day.

no matter which route you take, get a hard copy of route you choose to follow.
it is great to look at pictures of where you are

just like the rest, I would not go near LA.
not sure when you are going, but check for fires on route

happy trails to you RR

Yes LA traffic is bad. Take I-40 towrard lake havasu to the 15 cross through the 138 to the 14. The 14 will take you to i5. The i5 will take you all the way up, its long and boring. From i5 near magic moutain you can also cross through the 126 through and take the 101 at Ventura. Its a way nicer drive than the 5. You can take the 101 all the way up to the PCH1 through morro bay, big sur, monterey.