Originally Posted By alphabetmom What day of the week has less traffic on I-5 from Anaheim to San Deigo. About 13 years ago we went to Sea World from San Diego,(I do not remember the day of the week)and we got stuck in traffic, if memory serves me right it was over a 3 1/2 hour drive to get back. Sometimes we did not move at all in the traffic. Or I have heard mention of people taking the train. Was wondering how far the train station is from Sea World do you have to take a cab? I would appreciate any help. Thanks so much.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb If you don't get a response soon, I would "page" Sara Tonin in Community. If memory serves she lives in the SD area and goes to Disneyland a couple time a year.
Originally Posted By Tiggirl I live in San Diego area and drive up to Irvine every day. LOL! Mondays thru Wednesdays are fairly managable. It depends on what time you're traveling. I would avoid Thursdays if you can and Fridays at all costs. LOL! ~Beth
Originally Posted By Tiggirl LOL! That is the one day I NEVER make the drive. I'm sorry. I'm really not too sure. I imagine its not that bad but again I can't say for sure! ~Beth
Originally Posted By alphabetmom Thank you I have no clue what day of the week we got stuck in traffic from San Diego to Anaheim but it was really really bad and hubby's attitude made that much worse, just trying to avoid a bad situation.
Originally Posted By alphabetmom If we drive we would drive down starting at 8:00am and returning around 6:00pm. I am still interested in learning if any one takes the train, and how they do it.
Originally Posted By Tiggirl I've done the train before as well. Its a really nice trip. I would get off in Oceanside since that was closest to where I was headed. There is a train stop right by Angels stadium and there is plenty of parking. Its a really pretty ride. I used to do it once a week on Friday afternoon/ evenings with no hassle at all. ~Beth
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I've driven from Dana Point northward on Sunday several times recently, and it seems like if you're through there by around 3:00pm it won't be too bad. However, a lot of people do go south for the weekend (which causes the extra Thursday/Friday traffic), so they tend to come back late in the day on Sunday. I haven't taken the train in several years (it's the Amtrack Surfliner), but it's a really nice trip if it stops near where you're going, and a particularly fun trip for kids!
Originally Posted By alphabetmom Thank you so much. Decisions decisions, all info in so much appreciated.
Originally Posted By alphabetmom I am reviving this thread. Curious how is traffic from Anaheim to San Diego on a Saturday?
Originally Posted By crapshoot << Curious how is traffic from Anaheim to San Diego on a Saturday?>> Before 10am, the traffic is okay. After 10am, it can be very slowwwwwwwwwwwwwww. Best to monitor traffic conditions on your cell phone.
Originally Posted By alphabetmom Would you drive up after going to dland all night in stead ofthe morning?
Originally Posted By oc_dean Way back in 1976 (school "field" trip) ... took the Amtrak train from Angel Stadium ... to San Diego for Sea World ... so relaxing .. so nice. Took us to San Diego's main terminus - Union Station in downtown. And being the main terminus for the city ... finding a coach line that takes visitors directly to Sea World should be a snap! I can't remember if there's an Old Town San Diego stop (which would be the closest stop to Sea World). But just a few more minutes into the main terminal at downtown .. should provide way more "readily" options to get to Sea World ... than stations a bit more obscure.
Originally Posted By schnebs I don't know how feasible Amtrak would be for a day trip, but OC_dean's suggestion isn't bad. When you get to the Santa Fe Depot, you can cross the street and take the San Diego Trolley to the Old Town station, and from there it's one 15 minute bus ride straight over to SeaWorld.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 It's still OC - it just bypasses some of the most traffic-filled stretches of 5 and 405 (especially that spot where they come together).
Originally Posted By velo this might be an option - <a href="http://amtrakcalifornia.com/index.cfm/destinations/seaworldc2ae-san-diego/index.cfm" target="_blank">http://amtrakcalifornia.com/in...ndex.cfm</a> I love taking the train.
Originally Posted By CDF2 If you are going south on the 405 to San Diego the 73 toll road does bypass the dreaded El Toro Y for the cost of about $5 (one-way) - but once you hit the 5 in Capistrano you are still at the mercy of the San Clemente to San Diego stretch which has no alternative routes and always has the potential for some kind of hangup in any one of the beach towns along the way. If you are heading to San Diego from Anaheim are near the 5 or 91, you could take the 91 to the 15 going south but on a weekday once you get to Escondido you will be hitting commuter traffic south to San Diego and when returning will hit similar traffic going the other way. Would agree with those that say the train may be the best option for a day trip - would think best place to board would be the Santa Ana station as it is the local hub for rail traffic. Sea World does have a lot to do these days so really, if you want to see everything, probably best to just stay overnight in San Diego - plenty of places to stay on hotel row which is just a few minutes from Sea World.
