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bent-rim
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I live in the Bay Area and I take 580 over the Altamont Pass to connect with I-5. I leave at 5:30-6:00am and I'm at the border around 2:00pm. The
405 is having some major work done on it, I would avoid it, plus with the numbered exit signs you'll know how far it is to the border on I-5. From
the Bay Area to the border is about the same as Sacto to the border. 99 is a little more scenic than I-5.
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BajaLuna
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just a head's up, when we crossed at Otay on a Saturday the bank was not open, we were issued our Tourist Visas but were told we had to pay at a bank,
any bank, sometime before we left Baja to head back to the U.S.
It was no big deal, just something we had to tend to before we left Mexico!
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WideAngleWandering
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Today I found myself driving around LA at 4PM and in a helluva rainstorm. Traffic actually wasn't that bad, and San Ysidro is easily the easiest
border crossing I've ever dealt with.
Getting closer ...
Traveling the Americas via my old land cruiser
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David K
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Location: San Diego County
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaLuna
just a head's up, when we crossed at Otay on a Saturday the bank was not open, we were issued our Tourist Visas but were told we had to pay at a bank,
any bank, sometime before we left Baja to head back to the U.S.
It was no big deal, just something we had to tend to before we left Mexico! |
When was this?
The past year+ the INM officials have been able to collect the fee if the bank teller next door was closed... Tijuana and Tecate.
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DavidE
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Registered: 12-1-2003
Location: Baja California México
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Mood: 'At home we demand facts and get them. In Mexico one subsists on rumor and never demands anything.' Charles Flandrau,
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I love it, get to the transition ramp between the 5 and 405 and hear on your car radio
"KNX has just learned a SigAlert has been posted for....."
I exit the Grapevine for Mojave, then take the 14 to Avenue J to the 240th street east, then a right, follow signs to Phelan then duck over to the 15.
This is known by locals as The Sheep Creek Cutoff. 46 miles further than taking the 5 and 405, the same or less time depending on SigAlerts, far fewer
cops, less smog, prettier and I don't wish for a taro of Mescal and handful of Valium when I cross the border.
Isn't for everyone, but I freakin H-A-T-E downtown Lozenges.
[Edited on 3-1-2014 by DavidE]
A Lot To See And A Lot To Do
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bajaguy
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Location: Carson City, NV/Ensenada - Baja Country Club
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The stretch of highway is very dangerous, 2 lanes and crazy drivers. Seen too many fatal vehicle accidents there. Wouldn't do that on a bet
| Quote: | Originally posted by DavidE
I love it, get to the transition ramp between the 5 and 405 and hear on your car radio
"KNX has just learned a SigAlert has been posted for....."
I exit the Grapevine for Mojave, then take the 14 to Avenue J to the 240th street east, then a right, follow signs to Phelan then duck over to the 15.
This is known by locals as The Sheep Creek Cutoff. 46 miles further than taking the 5 and 405, the same or less time depending on SigAlerts, far fewer
cops, less smog, prettier and I don't wish for a taro of Mescal and handful of Valium when I cross the border.
Isn't for everyone, but I freakin H-A-T-E downtown Lozenges.
[Edited on 3-1-2014 by DavidE] |
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WideAngleWandering
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Slept in ... and I needed it. Now to see if I can make the 600km from Ensenada to Asuncion in a day. Or maybe I'll head to Ojo de Liebre and spend
the night there.
Either way, I won't ahve internet and don't have a phone yet, so I'll be going dark for a couple days.
thanks all
Traveling the Americas via my old land cruiser
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jbcoug
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Registered: 9-24-2006
Location: Vancouver, WA
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You may be off the net, but you're in the right place. Take your time and enjoy! Wish I was there.
\"The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.\" Andy Rooney
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BajaRat
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Location: SW Four Corners / Bahia Asuncion BCS
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Mood: Ready for some salt water with my Tecate
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Bo4fun, did you go ?
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BajaLuna
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Registered: 12-5-2012
Location: Pacific Northwest/Bahia Asuncion
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DavidK, this was this past Dec. at The Otay border crossing.
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