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Geeeez I hate driving!

Reeljob - 10-28-2005 at 05:04 PM

Need to drive downto Cabo soon. Any input on how long it should take (daytime only), best stop(s), advice?

jerry - 10-28-2005 at 05:15 PM

where ya comin from??
if throu tj start at the border 2 hrs befor day light it will be light by the time your out of ensenada you can make it to loreto befor dark. theres lots of hotels id stay at iguana inn half block from the malicon or hotel san fransisco on the malican you can take it easy and get to cabo the next day have a good one jerry

Bob and Susan - 10-28-2005 at 05:18 PM

My notes to LA PAZ HOURS

TJ to Ensenada 70 miles 2.00

Ensenada to Colonet 75miles 2.00

Colonet to San Quintin 40miles 0.75

San Quintin to El Rosario 40miles 0.75

El Rosario to Cantavina 75miles 1.50

Cantavina to Junction Gonzaga 35miles 0.75

Jct Gonzaga Jct BOLA 30miles 0.50

Jct BOLA to Jesus Maria 50miles 1.00

Jesus Maria to State Line 30miles 0.50

State Line to San Ignacio 91miles 2.00

San Ignacio toSanta Rosalia: 45miles 2.00

Santa Rosalia to SanLucasCv 10miles 0.25

San Lucas Cove to Mulege 28miles 0.75

Mulege to Loreto 85 miles 2.00

Loreto to Constitucion 85 miles 2.00

Constitucion to La Paz 150 miles 2.00

20.75 hours to la paz

It's not CABO but hopes this helps:spingrin:

Sallysouth - 10-28-2005 at 07:12 PM

Good grief jerry! Sounds like a Kamikazi trip to me! We do the trip in two days from O.C. First nites stop either San Quintien or Guerro Negro, then up early(oops this is to Loreto,sorry)and arriving in Loreto around dark.It is about another 9 hrs to Cabo, and can be done if you get up early! Don't drive after dark if you can help it! So that makes it three days, stopping for fuel and meals. Ifyou hate driving, stretch it out and do some exploring in Loreto or La Paz.That will break the trip up and be more enjoyable.

comitan - 10-28-2005 at 08:26 PM

I do the trip from border to La Paz 25-26 hr 4hrs sleep, to me its getting to the border for whatever or just getting home, I'm sorry but I don't see anything new or worth seeing its just getting from one point to another, yes I'm jaded.

Things to consider...

Jack Swords - 10-29-2005 at 06:42 AM

Wow! The Board is about Baja!!!

Some things to consider that we have learned in over 100 trips down to La Paz/Todos Santos:

During the Winter when you drive East you lose an hour of daylight (PST to MST). The day is shorter, night comes quicker. Going West you gain an hour of daylight (MST to PST) and get an extra hour to drive in light. During the Summer the days are much longer and you can make more daylight distance. Baja night in the winter comes quickly due to the low sun. Then there is always the delay that comes when you drive a 2 lane for 1000 miles (no gas, bridge out, labor unrest, accident, flat, etc). Part of the adventure. We always carry water and food and camping gear for insurance in case, especially in N Baja in the winter. Remember when the bridge washed out in San Quintin and helicopters brought in food to stranded travelers? Expect the unexpected.

Our stops (from San Luis Obispo, CA) are: Potrero Park (Tecate), Guerrero Negro, Juncalito, then La Paz by mid day. I have driven from Todos Santos straight thru, but the end-of-trip hallicinations on the highway and the fact I was shot for 2 days suggests a more leisurely trip. For us the hardest part of the trip is LA to San Quintin due to traffic. Once past San Quintin it is pretty pleasant.

Have a good trip.

Bob and Susan - 10-29-2005 at 07:03 AM

This is what we saw as we turned the corner in Santa Rosalia...

There was sure a scramble to save the cargo:lol::lol:

Reeljob - 10-29-2005 at 07:06 AM

Wow! Thanks everyone. I guess when you fly most of the time, just the thought of a few days to get where it usually takes a few hours is horrifying.

Sounds like maybe Durango to San Diego, spend the night and maybe a day with daughter. Early out of SD to maybe Sta Rosalia for the night, then on to Cabo next day. Watcha all think?

comitan - 10-29-2005 at 07:32 AM

I wouldn't make a solid schedual, because it will be very late at night to make Santa Rosalia, You can make Cabo from Guerro Negro with early start. If you feel you can go farther the ist day less the next.

woody with a view - 10-29-2005 at 09:41 AM

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hardest part of the trip is LA to San Quintin due to traffic. Once past San Quintin it is pretty pleasant.


probably the understatment of the day......

we do san diego (20 minutes to the border) to san ignacio in about 12 hours. stopping only for gas, tacos, and to throw water. stay at the ignacio springs bed and breakfast. take a drive into town to get acclimated to the "feel" of baja sur before you arrive right back in the states-er, i mean cabo the next night.

vandenberg - 10-29-2005 at 10:44 AM

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Who do you throw the water at ?? Each other ??:smug::smug::smug:





we do san diego (20 minutes to the border) to san ignacio in about 12 hours. stopping only for gas, tacos, and to throw water. stay at the ignacio springs bed and breakfast. take a drive into town to get acclimated to the "feel" of baja sur before you arrive right back in the states-er, i mean cabo the next night.

Debra - 10-29-2005 at 11:49 AM

HUM?????????? Well, It took me 3 months to drive down from Seattle the first time. (1997)

Really, It depends on just how much time you have for your trip. If you only have a short time you can drive from border to tip in a couple of days, but, you will be missing so much along the way I hope you can stop and smell the cactus.

If I were you I'd print out "Bob and Susan's" list (good one!) AND get your hands on a copy of Fred and Gloria Jones book "Baja Camping" it's a great guide for all the stops that you will need to know. (Tip: DO WHATEVER YOU CAN DO TO AVOID BUYING GAS IN SANTA ROSALILA)

jerry - 10-29-2005 at 12:11 PM

depending on how many ppl and if you have to drive for some reasone id fly its a lot more cost effective for 1 or 2 ppl have a good one jerry

Reeljob - 10-29-2005 at 06:48 PM

Thanks again everyone. Nothing better than "hands on" information.

I fly all the time, but need to get the car to Cabo to leave. Have tried conning all my kids & friends to no avail.

Taco de Baja - 10-30-2005 at 08:54 AM

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Originally posted by Durango
Thanks again everyone. Nothing better than "hands on" information.

I fly all the time, but need to get the car to Cabo to leave. Have tried conning all my kids & friends to no avail.


Did you ask for voluntees here? There might actually be some :yes:

capt. mike - 10-30-2005 at 10:05 AM

durango - there are lots of guys here and at baja.net who will drive it south for you if you fly them back, comm'l or private - i have arranged it twice to get a truck out and back in.

i've driven that road only once and then just to mulege.....never again as i prefer to fly.
contact me and i'll put you in touch with a real pro who enjoys driving that road.

osoflojo - 10-31-2005 at 12:46 PM

Durango, As usual there is a lot of good advice here. Factor it all into your decision making, but remember two things. 1) Be safe, you cant beat the trail. If it takes a little longer than expected enjoy the extra trip. 2) As pointed out ,this time of year the days are shorter and when southbound in the early morning the early sun can be an issue.
Enjoy the trip and say Hola to Pati for me. And please have a "few"with mi "tokio"sp Ruben aka "Osohvevon"at the Tanga-Tanga.

Reeljob - 10-31-2005 at 04:28 PM

Oso:

I'll do all that, especially hola to Pati and the hard part at Tanga Tanga. When you going down?