SoCal to Tahoe, what is the best route?

[Corporate Thug]

Heading from Socal to Tahoe on 4th of July weekend. I have never done the drive (always drove from SF/Davis/Sac). What is the best route? the 5, the 99, or the 395?

 

[Nik]

It's summer, so you don't have to worry about weather. Since that's the case, just google it for the fastest route.

 

[joesmoke]

5 north to 50 ---> tahoe

pretty much the same route as from sac, but with a 400 mile addition

edit: do NOT take 395

 

[Corporate Thug]

well, google maps shows 395 is 40 miles shorter but about 45 minutes longer in time. But then again, I hear the 395 is a really nice drive.

 

[Corporate Thug]

Originally posted by: joesmoke
5 north to 50 ---> tahoe

pretty much the same route as from sac, but with a 400 mile addition

edit: do NOT take 395

why no 395?

 

[joesmoke]

Originally posted by: Corporate Thug

Originally posted by: joesmoke
5 north to 50 ---> tahoe

pretty much the same route as from sac, but with a 400 mile addition

edit: do NOT take 395

why no 395?

i assumed it would be a bigger difference in time that what you found... some of 395 is really nice (tehachapi certain times of year is quite beautiful) but its so winding i figured it wouldnt be practical. research ftw i guess

 

[ccblazer44]

If you want a nice drive take 1 up the coast. Some real beautiful scenery out there. Takes hella long tho.

 

[OCGuy]

United Express

 

[SociallyChallenged]

If you wanna get there for time, take the 5. It's the quickest route and I can generally drive from SoCal to Davis under 6 hours. If you wanna go for scenery, the 395 might be the way to go. If you're in no rush and are looking for a nice drive, why not go the potentially beautiful route?

 

[Corporate Thug]

Originally posted by: ccblazer44
If you want a nice drive take 1 up the coast. Some real beautiful scenery out there. Takes hella long tho.

the 1 is beautiful but its too out of the way. I looks like the 5 is the most efficient route. I was thinking 395 because people are less likely to be on 395 on a holiday weekend.