Consolidated "Getting to/from _____ in the Los Angeles area" thread
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Yes, you would be heading against traffic for the most part, 210 to 134 freeways.
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Of course, gettng to BUR will involve a little traffic, too. There's sure to be some traffic heading north on I-5 at that time of day. I'd also recommend flying home through BUR, but, as always, make sure you leave time for traffic.
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Carson, Buena Park, or LAX: Is being close to the airport worth it re a.m. traffic?
I have a 10:00am flight on a Friday in May from LAX. I will be turning in a rental car. I will have been visiting in Orange in the afternoon and early evening of the night before.
The question: I need a Hilton HHonors credit, so these are the three possibilities in my price range with their rates:
$107 Buena Park
$110 Carson
$129 LAX
What will the traffic be like from Buena Park or Carson on a Friday morning? How long would you think it would take from each?
Or do you think it's worth the extra money to be at LAX and not deal with any morning traffic?
TIA.
The question: I need a Hilton HHonors credit, so these are the three possibilities in my price range with their rates:
$107 Buena Park
$110 Carson
$129 LAX
What will the traffic be like from Buena Park or Carson on a Friday morning? How long would you think it would take from each?
Or do you think it's worth the extra money to be at LAX and not deal with any morning traffic?
TIA.
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I have a 10:00am flight on a Friday in May from LAX. I will be turning in a rental car. I will have been visiting in Orange in the afternoon and early evening of the night before.
The question: I need a Hilton HHonors credit, so these are the three possibilities in my price range with their rates:
$107 Buena Park
$110 Carson
$129 LAX
What will the traffic be like from Buena Park or Carson on a Friday morning? How long would you think it would take from each?
Or do you think it's worth the extra money to be at LAX and not deal with any morning traffic?
TIA.
The question: I need a Hilton HHonors credit, so these are the three possibilities in my price range with their rates:
$107 Buena Park
$110 Carson
$129 LAX
What will the traffic be like from Buena Park or Carson on a Friday morning? How long would you think it would take from each?
Or do you think it's worth the extra money to be at LAX and not deal with any morning traffic?
TIA.
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Thanks.
Any ballpark of time from either Carson or Buena Park to LAX on a Friday morning?
Any ballpark of time from either Carson or Buena Park to LAX on a Friday morning?
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I wouldn't even consider Buena Park. It's about 30-miles from LAX and you'll have to traverse 3 different freeways. Basically, that means if there are no problems on any of the FWs, and there's a usual Friday morning light, you're talking 60-90 minutes.
Carson's about 15-miles due south, but your going with the traffic commute so, with the same caveats, you're probably looking at 45-60 mins. I don't know where the Hilton is, but Carson has some very dicey areas.
So, the question you need to ask yourself is . . . do you want an extra hour of sleep and a stress-less trip to LAX by staying close to the airport?
Carson's about 15-miles due south, but your going with the traffic commute so, with the same caveats, you're probably looking at 45-60 mins. I don't know where the Hilton is, but Carson has some very dicey areas.
So, the question you need to ask yourself is . . . do you want an extra hour of sleep and a stress-less trip to LAX by staying close to the airport?
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I think you guys have convinced me!
I assume in the evening, traveling from Orange to LAX would only be about 45 minutes?
I assume in the evening, traveling from Orange to LAX would only be about 45 minutes?
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OK. Noted. Thank you. Would likely be heading out of Orange ~7:30 or 8pm
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At that time it should be lighter traffic, though for us, lighter means doubling your speed from 15 to 30 mph on freeway . Once you get on the 105 freeway it should be much better ride. Still you're looking at a minimum 50 minute drive from Orange County.
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If you are near the "Crush" which is where the 22/57/5 freeways meet, you can consider taking 22 to the 405 or the 5 to the 91. If either those encounter difficulty along the way, you have the options of going north on the 605, 710 or 110 to the 105 and you would still be making forward progress.
A great website if you have internet access before you leave is: www.sigalert.com
It shows the freeway map with speeds and incidents to help you plan your route.
BTW - the Hilton (I think it's now a DB if we are talking about the same place) in Carson is a dump. The only redeeming thing is that it's on the other side of the freeway from an IKEA. But, the overall area/neighborhood is not too nice.
Good luck!
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Good stuff. Thank you.
As to where I'm coming from, not too far from the Doubletree on near Chapman Ave. (?) and I5
In the past I've usually done CA-22 to I-405.
As to where I'm coming from, not too far from the Doubletree on near Chapman Ave. (?) and I5
In the past I've usually done CA-22 to I-405.
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I make the commute from the LGB area to past LAX to the ocean. I work 430AM to 2PM. At 6AM in the Carson area, the 405 freeway is already packed. (it only moves 30-40 mph even at 6AM--at 415AM, full speed 99% of the time). I would estimate 45 min drive from Carson to LAX at approx 730AM. I usually avoid driving to LAX at that time 7-10AM, if possible.
What about the Doubletree or HGI in El Segundo? Maybe it prices out too high. I have stayed in the LAX Hilton & it's OK if you don't get one of the tiny corner rooms that given to people not in the "know" or to opaque online bidders.
What about the Doubletree or HGI in El Segundo? Maybe it prices out too high. I have stayed in the LAX Hilton & it's OK if you don't get one of the tiny corner rooms that given to people not in the "know" or to opaque online bidders.