2006-07-23 14:08:49 · 16 answers · asked by kineticspl 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ San Francisco
I-5 or Hwy 101 would be the quickest.
If you want a scenic drive, Take Hwy 1 along the coast (its a great drive...beautiful).
2006-07-23 14:15:43 · answer #1 · answered by Shaula 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can take the 5 North straight up. This is the fasted route, but is mainly driving through farmland and not much to look at or places to stop.
The 101 North will also take you to San Fran - add about 2 hours driving time (or less). It drive along the coast for part of the ride, and inland for part - but is a very nice drive, nice towns to stop in for lunch or just to stretch.
The most scenic route is to take highway 1 - this follows the coast going through Big Sur, Monterey and other wonderful cities and beaches. It is a much slower drive with windy roads in part - but amazing views. If you have the time and have never driven the coast - I highly recommend taking the 1. If you are in a hurry to get there - take the 5.
Another option is you can get cheap airline tickets on Southwest Airlines - look into flying from Burbank to Oakland - may be cheaper than gas.
2006-07-24 04:06:10 · answer #2 · answered by socaljules 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
101 North. The 101 ends in San Francisco, winds through the city for a few miles, and goes over the Golden Gate Bridge (as 1/101) before becoming a freeway again in Marin County.
You can also take PCH (Hwy 1). It's a gorgeous drive, but it also doubles your driving time.
2006-07-24 11:57:14 · answer #3 · answered by twiceborne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm from Los Angeles, recently moved to SF. I find that I-5 to 580 is the quickest. You lose a lot of time cutting over to 101 on the 152 through gilroy. But 101 and 1 are far more scenic. Have fun.
2006-07-25 14:27:04 · answer #4 · answered by latraveler 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I drive this every two weeks. I-5 is the fastest route. Exit the 152 toward San Jose/Hollister/Gilroy and drive toward Gilroy . Signs will direct you from there. The 101 has a lot more stops and scenery but it will take you a couple of hours more.
2006-07-23 17:17:32 · answer #5 · answered by ♥monamarie♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I-5, 101 or 1
2006-07-23 14:09:58 · answer #6 · answered by nocturnidae 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uh...maybe you should take some lessons from an expert...driving instructions via internet will likely end up in a disaster....but i'll give you a hint: gas pedal is on the right!
2006-07-23 14:13:19 · answer #7 · answered by peakfreak 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I 5 to 152w,152w to 101n and you go striaght for about 75 mi.You could also use map quest
2006-07-23 14:12:38 · answer #8 · answered by allwayshappy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends if your in a hurry or not. You can take the freeway and head north, or you can take the coast highway whicj is suppose to be pretty
2006-07-24 02:08:12 · answer #9 · answered by Stacia S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go north on any major interstate highway that ends in a odd number
2006-07-23 14:13:20 · answer #10 · answered by zqx357 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋