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Frankyinhummer
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How much does it cost to make the trip? (Ballpark)
I was just wondering how much it'll cost to take the trip down from San Diego to cabo san lucas in 2-3 days (hopefully 2) as I don't have much
vacation time. I just want a ballpark figure on gas, toll, food, etc. I don't need figures on hotels, just the travel for both ways. (Driving full
size truck). I'm still in the planning stages, so I don't have a set date yet. Thanks guys!
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Skipjack Joe
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What mileage do you get from your truck?
mileage X 1000 miles X $4 = travel cost in one direction
food = $100 - $200
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Welcome to Nomads Hummer. You might use the search function for an answer to your question. My first caution is that you'll get countless responses
suggesting that you are nuts to do the drive in two days. My full sized Dodge Cummins will do that drive on two tanks. I couldn't do it for that
diesel in two days, I'd be driving too fast for economy. Tolls should be under $20.00 Only you can know what you'll eat! If you figure your meals at
California restaurant costs, you will probably come out better than that.
All the information you need is already on this site, it will just take a little digging. Unless you have free accommodations in Cabo San Ludicrous,
I'd opt for La Paz and a shorter drive and a less tourist trap experience. That is just opinion.
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David K
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Why Cabo... and 2 days to drive the 1,000 miles, in winter, is really near impossible and dangerous if your first time. There is so much to see (the
rest of Baja) before getting to land's end. IMO
Gasoline is almost the same price as in California now... roadside motels range from $25-$85 per night. There are construction detours and military
inspection checkpoints... it isn't a simple drive like in the U.S.. Animals sleep on the pavement for warmth, there is a 200 mile section with no
gasoline pumps (El Rosario to Villa Jesus Maria). If you forget to top your tank at El Rosario (225 miles from San Diego), there are only 2-3 places
where you can get gas out of jerry cans in this gap on Hwy. 1.
It is a great peninsula, but not one to rush through. If Cabo is what you seek, get on a plane. If the magnificent peninsula's wonders are what you
want, then spend more time or only go part way to Cabo. 
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bajagrouper
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
What mileage do you get from your truck?
mileage X 1000 miles X $4 = travel cost in one direction
food = $100 - $200 |
do yo mean mileage divided into 1000 miles x$4
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Frankyinhummer
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| Quote: | Originally posted by vgabndo
Welcome to Nomads Hummer. You might use the search function for an answer to your question. My first caution is that you'll get countless responses
suggesting that you are nuts to do the drive in two days. My full sized Dodge Cummins will do that drive on two tanks. I couldn't do it for that
diesel in two days, I'd be driving too fast for economy. Tolls should be under $20.00 Only you can know what you'll eat! If you figure your meals at
California restaurant costs, you will probably come out better than that.
All the information you need is already on this site, it will just take a little digging. Unless you have free accommodations in Cabo San Ludicrous,
I'd opt for La Paz and a shorter drive and a less tourist trap experience. That is just opinion. |
@ vgabndo
thanks for the welcome and the heads up . I can don't mind splitting the drive in 3 days. I'm also not trying to cut corners. Just wanna know what to
expect so I can plan accordingly. I hate flying and I love road trips, so the baja is definitely something I wanna do.
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Frankyinhummer
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
What mileage do you get from your truck?
mileage X 1000 miles X $4 = travel cost in one direction
food = $100 - $200 |
@ skipjack - I get about 16 mpg (2011- silverado)
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BajaParrothead
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Are you traveling alone or with others. That will change the food bill and may impact the hotel accommodations. Also, factor in your Mexican
insurance. Go online and get a quote. My 07 Dodge Cummins ran me $255 this past trip and that was for 15 days SOB. The good 'ol days of fuel
costing $2.35 are gone, now it's on par with US prices. I would echo what the others have said. Don't push it; slow it down and enjoy what the
peninsula has to offer.
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David K
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Just some advice...
You must have Mexican liability insurance, and possibly full coverage to go south. Click on the Baja Bound banner ad at the top of the Nomad page for
a quote or online purchase.
Documents for Mexico (Baja):
In order to obtain a Tourist Card (FMM) at the border, you need a current passport. You must get your FMM as soon as you enter the country. There are
Mexican Immigration offices at every border crossing (look for 'INM'). The Tijuana Immigration office and banjercito (payment teller) should be open
365 days/year and 24 hours/day. Over 7 days in Mexico is about $25/ per person for the FMM.
Gasoline is about $3.40/ gal for Magna (regular unleaded) and is 87 octane and Premium (not available everywhere) is 91 octane.
The toll highway to Ensenada 'Scenic Road' (Mex. 1-D)is popular, but the free road (Mex. 1) is fine and helps you get into the conditions south of
Ensenada, sooner.
South of San Quintin to San Ignacio begins the 1973 built section of Hwy. 1 and the pavement narrows to 19 feet., no shoulders, and is often elevated
on a levee above the desert... so pullouts are rare. 18 wheelers and motorhomes pulling boats pass each other with mirrors colliding... so stay clear
of the middle when you see something big coming! Mexico has begun to widen sections of the 1973 highway in the past few years.
[Edited on 12-20-2013 by David K]
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Frankyinhummer
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaParrothead
Are you traveling alone or with others. That will change the food bill and may impact the hotel accommodations. Also, factor in your Mexican
insurance. Go online and get a quote. My 07 Dodge Cummins ran me $255 this past trip and that was for 15 days SOB. The good 'ol days of fuel
costing $2.35 are gone, now it's on par with US prices. I would echo what the others have said. Don't push it; slow it down and enjoy what the
peninsula has to offer. |
awesome! I totally forgot about insurance. I'll count that in. Thank you, and yes
I'm trying to get at least 4 others to join.
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Frankyinhummer
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
You must have Mexican liability insurance, and possibly full coverage to go south. Click on the Baja Bound banner ad at the top of the Nomad page for
a quote or online purchase.
Documents for Mexico (Baja):
In order to obtain a Tourist Card (FMM) at the border, you need a current passport. You must get your FMM as soon as you enter the country. There are
Mexican Immigration offices at every border crossing (look for 'INM'). The Tijuana Immigration office and banjercito (payment teller) should be open
365 days/year and 24 hours/day. Over 7 days in Mexico is about $25/ per person for the FMM.
Gasoline is about $3.40/ gal for Magna (regular unleaded) and is 87 octane and Premium (not available everywhere) is 91 octane.
The toll highway to Ensenada 'Scenic Road' (Mex. 1-D)is popular, but the free road (Mex. 1) is fine and helps you get into the conditions south of
Ensenada, sooner.
South of San Quintin to San Ignacio begins the 1973 built section of Hwy. 1 and the pavement narrows to 19 feet., no shoulders, and is often elevated
on a levee above the desert... so pullouts are rare. 18 wheelers and motorhomes pulling boats pass each other with mirrors colliding... so stay clear
of the middle when you see something big coming! Mexico has begun to widen sections of the 1973 highway in the past few years.
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great! Thanks for this helpful information.
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franky, heres my two cents. hit it hard and get to los cabos as quickly and safely as you can. you have a limited time and you have the option of
doing anything in los cabos that everything in between offers, as good or better! you wanna golf,you wanna fish,you want restaurants or nightlife, you
want miles of beautiful deserted beaches, you want to zipline you want to offroad, you name it.
just bring an ATM card, I find its the "etc." that runs up the tab! 
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Frankyinhummer
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| Quote: | Originally posted by willardguy
franky, heres my two cents. hit it hard and get to los cabos as quickly and safely as you can. you have a limited time and you have the option of
doing anything in los cabos that everything in between offers, as good or better! you wanna golf,you wanna fish,you want restaurants or nightlife, you
want miles of beautiful deserted beaches, you want to zipline you want to offroad, you name it.
just bring an ATM card, I find its the "etc." that runs up the tab!
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haha I guess I should double up for the "etc". Thanks for the advice brother. I have nothing in particular
I'm dying to do. I'm just burned out. Had a tough year, and I wanna get away a little bit and leave all worries here in Los Angeles. I work for the
movie/tv industry and we're literally filming all year, so I have to kinda force myself into vacation. :/ but I'm still in the planning stages and I
want a good idea of what I should expect. Thanks again for your help. 
[Edited on 12-20-2013 by Frankyinhummer]
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chuckie
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About eight dollars, more or less.....
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durrelllrobert
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Frankyinhummer
| Quote: | Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
What mileage do you get from your truck?
mileage X 1000 miles X $4 = travel cost in one direction
food = $100 - $200 |
@ skipjack - I get about 16 mpg (2011- silverado) |
That's roughly 60 gallons = $250 each way for the fuel
Bob Durrell
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dasubergeek
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Gonna chime in here that my 14 Silverado is advertised as 16/23 but there are a LOT of ugly grades that will chew your mileage rating, stopping for
freaking topes and vados, stopping because someone left rocks in the road, stopping because someone left cows in the road, etc. Plan on 12-14 mpg
other than the great toll road from TJ 56 miles to Saldamando where the road is in bad shape. Toll is 90 pesos (three booths, 30 pesos a booth). Don't
forget 300 pesos for your tourist card which you need to stop at the border and get (keep right once you hit the end of the 5 freeway and you'll see
the parking ahead of you).
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Skipjack Joe
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| Quote: | Originally posted by durrelllrobert
| Quote: | Originally posted by Frankyinhummer
| Quote: | Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
What mileage do you get from your truck?
mileage X 1000 miles X $4 = travel cost in one direction
food = $100 - $200 |
@ skipjack - I get about 16 mpg (2011- silverado) |
That's roughly 60 gallons = $250 each way for the fuel |
I stand corrected.
(1000 miles / 16 mpg) X 4 DollarsPerGallon = $250.
That's a rough estimate because it's not exactly $4 and it's not exactly 1000 miles.
Food is more variable. If you buy groceries and do your own cooking it can be less than $50 for a week. If you make your own breakfast and lunch but
eat out for dinner it's maybe $100. If you eat out every meal it could get still more expensive. Most entrees in baja are just under $10.
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"DollarsPerGallon" - Eat your heart out, Iflyfish. You're not the only one that write that way. 
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I disagree about hurrying to get to Cabo. I tell friends to make the cape loop from LaPaz to LaPaz at least once just to be horrified by the mess.
Tijuana with money. And to see a few really nice little towns along Rt. 1. like El Triunfo (piano museum) and The little zoo at Miraflores. I hope
it's still there.
If you want the 'Cabo Experience', then go for it but it's not what Baja is all about to me. I was nearly eaten by a condo salesman the last time I
stuck my nose down there!
Mike
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BajaBlanca
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And I am going to throw a wrench into all this ..... I think you should head to Bahia Asuncion if you want r&r
Precisely because you will wake up looking at the ocean, maybe hike a little to hunt for arrowheads, eat a lot of fish, shrimp, maybe lobster and all
for for just pennies, meet very nice ex-pats and truly be in a paradise that will not remind you of ANYTHING back home.
Shari will take good care of you, her new room additions are beyond beautiful. You will not be disappointed. I will find her website link and post
it. If you push it, you can get there in a day and have lots of days of .........dreaming in peace.
Welcome to Baja and nomad.
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Gulliver
I disagree about hurrying to get to Cabo. I tell friends to make the cape loop from LaPaz to LaPaz at least once just to be horrified by the mess.
Tijuana with money. And to see a few really nice little towns along Rt. 1. like El Triunfo (piano museum) and The little zoo at Miraflores. I hope
it's still there.
If you want the 'Cabo Experience', then go for it but it's not what Baja is all about to me. I was nearly eaten by a condo salesman the last time I
stuck my nose down there!
Mike |
Good advice, however the zoo is in Santiago. Take the paved road into Santiago and go through town on it to the other side of town (south) for the
zoo. It was open last year, but didn't go in as we had a bat cave to visit (just north of Santiago): http://www.bajabound.com/bajaadventures/bajatravel/the_bat_c...
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