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[sfnative]

Later this month, we're finally moving the last of our belongings from San Diego to our new home town. We will depart San Diego with a loaded truck at 3:00 p.m. on a Tuesday. Question is: should we go 15 North to 210 West to 5 North to Santa Clarita (motel is there); or, 52 West to 5 North and just stick with 5 North through OC and LA, thence to Santa Clarita.

Your advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!!

[Lila Belle]

This sounds like an episode of The Californians

I hope you find the best route, sfnative.

[bikerbabe]

Leaving that time in the afternoon it's going to be ugly no matter how you go but I'd be inclined to take the 15 to the 210.

[MomOf4]

Hi sfnative

If you're concerned about traffic, I would definitely recommend taking the 15 North to the 210 West then the 5 North to Santa Clarita.

The 5 Freeway through OC and LA is a more direct route but it is a traffic nightmare especially since you will be going through at rush hour!!

Good luck and safe travels.

[sfnative]

OP here,

Thank you, ladies, for your advice.

We had traveled up 5 and through LA to get to my Dad's in Silverlake when he was alive, so know very well how awful that traffic is, which got us thinking about 15 to 210. We know it'll be a challenge anyway and many miles of bumper to bumper, but once you've lived in California you know that's just the way it is.

Thanks, again.

[MomOf4]

On 4/7/2015 sfnative said:

OP here,

Thank you, ladies, for your advice.

We had traveled up 5 and through LA to get to my Dad's in Silverlake when he was alive, so know very well how awful that traffic is, which got us thinking about 15 to 210. We know it'll be a challenge anyway and many miles of bumper to bumper, but once you've lived in California you know that's just the way it is.

Thanks, again.

You know...one good thing is you will be going against traffic for most of your trip.

[Puzzle Piece]

My Take. Your first choice idea is best. The main arteries are parking lots most of the day.

[feline groovy]

On 4/7/2015 Lila Belle said:

This sounds like an episode of The Californians

I hope you find the best route, sfnative.

A "very special" one from this year:

http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/snl40-the-californiansbuhbye/2847148

Godspeed to you and hubs, Becc. 8)

[shoekitty]

Oh sweet mother of Bob Dylan you are leaving San Diego headed North at 3PM!!!! Take a knapsack of water and provisions. It is 5MPH traffic. You can't leave late at night? I vowed 8 years ago to never, ever go to San Diego unless I flew in. Last time took us 8 hours from Camarillo to San Diego, usually a 3 hour drive.

I cannot give you route instructions as I have never gone that way. But I will pray for you What a long trip. But once you leave the LA area, it is a nice drive

[MaggieToo]

Take a "port a potty". No matter which freeway you take, it will be a "parking lot" at that time of day. Good Luck!