❔🛣️ LA to San Francisco road trip: 3 routes ranked (which is best?) Watch on YouTube

❔🛣️ LA to San Francisco road trip: 3 routes ranked (which is best?)

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3 major routes for a road trip between Los Angeles and San Francisco: I-5 = fastest at 380 miles, about 6 hours. Be prepared for minimal scenery, long stretches without services, and livestock odors near Coalinga. Highway 1, the Pacific Coast Highway, is iconic. The 442 miles between SF and LA take 8-9 hours, with stops along the way like Cambria, Big Sur, Carmel, etc. Route 99 through the Central Valley is a solid alternative if you prefer a route with more towns, gas, and food. It’s about 400 miles, roughly a 6-hour drive. #travel #traveltips #roadtrip __________ Welcome to Nicely Travel, where you'll explore fine hotels and cruises—and learn vacation hacks from a travel advisor along the way. From luxury resorts and boutique hotels to cruise faves like Virgin Voyages and Celebrity Cruises, Nicely Travel invites you on the journey. After all, you deserve a vacation! Thanks for 👍 liking, 💬 commenting and ✅ subscribing. Need vacation coordination? 🌟 https://www.nicelytravel.com/contact

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