Originally Posted By markedward I'm hoping Southern California residents can give me some advice. During our trip to Disneyland, we want to visit the Star Wars exhibit at the California Science Center - very near the intersection of I-10 (Santa Monica Fwy) and I-110 (Harbor Fwy) - about 30 miles from Disneyland. Can anyone predict how long this trip should take, assuming it's not rush hour? When is rush hour in the LA area? What time would you recommend driving there/returning to avoid the worst traffic? Thanks to whomever can help.
Originally Posted By friendofdd That is an extremely busy freeway area, right in the downtown LA area. I would allow at least an hour, but I do not drive there often, so leave the pertinate traffic information to those who are familiar with the daily situation.
Originally Posted By avromark If the freeway is a clogged artery perhaps a local can also suggest a better route if any? Or a better transportation alternative?
Originally Posted By seanyoda With more than one person in your car, you get to use the carpool lanes; If you leave Disneyland around 9:30, you'll get to the Science Center near opening and you'll leave before the afternoon rush south. As far as getting there... When you get on I-5 north get into the carpool lane and then take CA-91 west (there's a direct entrance from the carpool lane.) From CA-91, take I-605 north (no direct carpool entrance, so you'll exit the carpool lane before exiting from CA-91 to I-605. When on I-605, stay toward the right because three exits up is I-105. Take I-105 and get in the carpool lane. There's a direct onramp for I-110 north from I-105. Take I-110 north and remain in the carpool lane. From the carpool lane, take the 39th St./Coliseum exit. Turn left on 39th St.; Straight ahead to Exposition Park and the California Science Center.
Originally Posted By markedward Thanks for the advice. Can anyone tell me when the carpool lanes are reserved for carpools? Around here, it's something like 6 to 9 am and 3 to 7 pm. Just wanting to double check whether there is a reserved carpool lane at 9:30 am, and when we're driving back in the early afternoon.
Originally Posted By karlutz Also could you take public transit/ the underground metro line to the science center?
Originally Posted By markedward So far, the public transit option is a 90 to 120 minute bus ride with a 1/3 mile walk. I'll keep looking but that doesn't sound like a great option.
