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[*] posted on 8-3-2018 at 08:53 AM


From PHX I would enter at Lukeville/Sonoyta. A very quiet and little used exit-entry portal. Especially on the return...never more than 5 minutes.
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[*] posted on 8-3-2018 at 09:16 AM


Quote: Originally posted by Marc  
From PHX I would enter at Lukeville/Sonoyta. A very quiet and little used exit-entry portal. Especially on the return...never more than 5 minutes.
Heavily used for traffic going to Puerto Penasco OR points South. Road through the Indian reservation (hwy 85) is slow..HWY 2 (Mexico) is way slower than 8 at that point....etc. it is a route I take sometimes for something different but takes at least an hour longer.
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[*] posted on 8-4-2018 at 03:35 PM


I have taken both routes, and opted for route 5 in May. There was about 25 or miles of rough dirt road around the road construction, but otherwise pretty good. A new section of pavement looked to be near completion at Chapala. It may be open now. I am still convinced it's a faster route, and if you air down your tires, not quite so rough. Good luck!
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[*] posted on 8-4-2018 at 04:29 PM


Quote: Originally posted by Marc  
From PHX I would enter at Lukeville/Sonoyta. A very quiet and little used exit-entry portal. Especially on the return...never more than 5 minutes.


I love Sonoyta, instant Mexico when you cross southbound. However going back there is an exception to the rule; weekends especially holiday ones the Phoenix/Tucson crowds can be miles long. I spent (on a Saturday no less) 3 hours, 45 minutes in line some years back trying to beat the Sunday-go-homers on a holiday weekend. Otherwise, I love the drive west of Sonoyta as I've spent some time out on the volcano fields to the south of the highway. Slower than I-8 & 10, but not by much. Depends on how much of a hurry you're in.




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[*] posted on 8-4-2018 at 04:42 PM


From Phoenix San Luis rio Colorado is the best option.
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[*] posted on 8-4-2018 at 05:40 PM


Does anybody know what the toll is on 2D between San Luis and Mexicali? How about if the OP is pulling a boat behind his rig?

Edit; I did look for a link, but got lost!

[Edited on 8-5-2018 by AKgringo]




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[*] posted on 8-4-2018 at 06:20 PM


Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo  
Does anybody know what the toll is on 2D between San Luis and Mexicali? How about if the OP is pulling a boat behind his rig?

Edit; I did look for a link, but got lost!

[Edited on 8-5-2018 by AKgringo]


Around 30 pesos with the truck...Don't remember with the trailer...but probably double or a little less. Not much of a toll.
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[*] posted on 8-4-2018 at 07:35 PM


From San Luis
Tolls for any 4 axle rig - no trailer last April
#1 just west of San Luis = 13p
#2 Hwy 5/2D = 24p that is just south of Mexicali
If I remember correctly double with the trailer?
We never use 2 all the way to Mexicali to avoid the snarling traffic.
The price has been drifting up each 6 months. Figure about 1 peso every 6 months
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[*] posted on 8-4-2018 at 07:48 PM


Quote: Originally posted by PaulW  
From San Luis
Tolls for any 4 axle rig - no trailer last April
#1 just west of San Luis = 13p
#2 Hwy 5/2D = 24p that is just south of Mexicali
If I remember correctly double with the trailer?
We never use 2 all the way to Mexicali to avoid the snarling traffic.
The price has been drifting up each 6 months. Figure about 1 peso every 6 months


4 axle rig?
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