What is the fastest route during rush hour from Long Beach to the Grapevine?
I'm traveling from Long Beach to Sacramento on Friday, and unfortunately have to leave at 4:30 or 5:00pm, at the peak of rush hour. I want to avoid the majority of traffic jams, if at all possible. I do not have a GPS, iPhone, or other means to check traffic while on the road.
Los Angeles - 6 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
Being from Orange County & a bus driver that does this route..There is no other route available!
Answer 2 :
youre out of luck the only way is the 405 prepare for a 2.5 ~ 3 hrs just to the valley.. It might be smooth sailing once you get past the ventura freeway.
Answer 3 :
I drive home from Long Beach to Pasadena every single day, and I recommend my route: 605 to 210 to 5. Leave earlier if you can. I actually leave later when I can. The one good thing is that Friday traffic is a little lighter. Pass up the 5 when it first crosses the 605, as that will take you through town, way too crowded. Don't give in to temptation to take the other crossing freeways, such as the 105, the 60, or the 10. Just hang in there all the way to the top, and take that 210! I would not even consider the 710 or the 405. Happy rush hour travels...
Answer 4 :
I wouldn't take the 5, because you'll go through the "Orange Crush", the most congested traffic area in the United States. Doesn't help that the second most congested area is off the 405. But 405 is the fastest. I've driven that route many times. But here's the ultimate best way to check prior to your trip, because accidents always changes that answer. Go to this site always. Use it religiously before traveling during rush hour in Southern California: Up to date based on road sensors. http://www.sigalert.com/map.asp?Region=LA+West
Answer 5 :
fstest route would be in a helicopter otherwise youre screwed
Answer 6 :
Sorry but on Fridays, rush hour starts at 3 PM. There is no fast route, just different levels of agony. The worst freeways are the 405, 110, 710, 110, 5, 101, 134 and 170. Also avoid Sepulveda, the Canyons and Cahengua. The Glendale free, the 2 is OK. It goes from Dodger Stadium to connect with the 210 but is not on your direct route. And in your car, listen to AM1070 for traffic reports on the 5's and AM980 for traffic reports on the 1's. I often flip back and forth so I get traffic every 5 minutes.
I'm traveling from Long Beach to Sacramento on Friday, and unfortunately have to leave at 4:30 or 5:00pm, at the peak of rush hour. I want to avoid the majority of traffic jams, if at all possible. I do not have a GPS, iPhone, or other means to check traffic while on the road.
Los Angeles - 6 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
Being from Orange County & a bus driver that does this route..There is no other route available!
Answer 2 :
youre out of luck the only way is the 405 prepare for a 2.5 ~ 3 hrs just to the valley.. It might be smooth sailing once you get past the ventura freeway.
Answer 3 :
I drive home from Long Beach to Pasadena every single day, and I recommend my route: 605 to 210 to 5. Leave earlier if you can. I actually leave later when I can. The one good thing is that Friday traffic is a little lighter. Pass up the 5 when it first crosses the 605, as that will take you through town, way too crowded. Don't give in to temptation to take the other crossing freeways, such as the 105, the 60, or the 10. Just hang in there all the way to the top, and take that 210! I would not even consider the 710 or the 405. Happy rush hour travels...
Answer 4 :
I wouldn't take the 5, because you'll go through the "Orange Crush", the most congested traffic area in the United States. Doesn't help that the second most congested area is off the 405. But 405 is the fastest. I've driven that route many times. But here's the ultimate best way to check prior to your trip, because accidents always changes that answer. Go to this site always. Use it religiously before traveling during rush hour in Southern California: Up to date based on road sensors. http://www.sigalert.com/map.asp?Region=LA+West
Answer 5 :
fstest route would be in a helicopter otherwise youre screwed
Answer 6 :
Sorry but on Fridays, rush hour starts at 3 PM. There is no fast route, just different levels of agony. The worst freeways are the 405, 110, 710, 110, 5, 101, 134 and 170. Also avoid Sepulveda, the Canyons and Cahengua. The Glendale free, the 2 is OK. It goes from Dodger Stadium to connect with the 210 but is not on your direct route. And in your car, listen to AM1070 for traffic reports on the 5's and AM980 for traffic reports on the 1's. I often flip back and forth so I get traffic every 5 minutes.
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