Driving to Los Angeles. Tips?

I-40 is excellent. Taken it many times- but it's easy for me b/c being in Lubbock, it's only about 100 minutes north. Much more scenic, too- plus, you can get to Los Angeles quickly- only major city you pass through is ABQ, and there's hardly any traffic compared to I-10.

Plus, on the way back, you can go up 2 hours to the Four Corners, drive 45 minutes east into Mancos, CO and buy weed legally, and there you go. This is what my friend did, anyway.

http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20141225/News05/141229874&source=RSS

 

I'd just fly. Why would you waste 2 days going there and another 2 days driving back when you can get an extra 4 days on your trip if you just flew?

 

Definitely fly. If you're still really in the mood to drive 1,500 miles, rent a car from LA and drive up the coastal highway to Vancouver. Much more scenic than Houston to LA.

 

yes.

I40 instead of I10 if you are looking to burn. There is a west bound checkpoint in NM on I10. There is a another westbound checkpoint on the 8 near San diego but you likely would take 10 all the way to LA anyway. So still at least one checkpoint on I10 west bound.

You can get to I40 going through dallas and amarillo as mentioned, or can take a right at ft stockton off of I10 up through roswell to I40 at ABQ.

Both those routes on I40 avoid checkpoints. besides the I40 route is prettier but there are speed traps all along I40 too so keep cruise control.

but yeah flying

 

Frosty tips.

You'll fit well in LA or Dallas for that matter.

 

dont listen to these guys. Ride the magic carpet to LA. takes 4 hours tops

 

Sometimes it's good to fly. Sometimes, it's good to drive. You can't really get a true appreciation of the beautiful landscape of the western U.S. by flying.

 

tip from my 1972 drive

Don't drop the acid until you know Carlsbad Caverns is actually open. Don't just drive all night after with headphones and Rio Grande Mud on a loop, you'll get permanent ear damage.

Carlsbad Caverns, Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Vegas

 

If you do fly, consider flying into Burbank. Much less hassle than LAX

 

^^^ nevada looks beautiful.

 

It's odd that you are basing some of your decisions on the possibility you may be stopped and searched for drugs. Simply leave the drugs at home.

 

Take the free flight.

Spend the $$ you'd spend on gas and vehicle wear and tear on some fine LA hoes. Profit.

 

i've driven back and fourth from Tucson many times..not from houston but close enough.

Why stop in Lordburg? I'd either cut your trip shorter and stay in las cruces or power through to Tucson.

I didn't have satellite radio at the time or a smart phone so having those will probably help a ton. The drive to El Paso isn't great but I did enjoy the scenery in southern NM and AZ.

Not much secret advice...it's a long haul.

 

I've done the drive a few times and it's definitely doable. Just don't be afraid to stop and rest when you need it.

Download some audio books as well as plenty of music both old and new. Podcasts can also help. It's actually kind of fun one way. Doing it again to get back is where the tedium will set in.

Best of luck.

 

is there any place along the interstate where you can't stream music?

 

You know, life's not all about sex.

Would you rather experience this:



Or this:




OK. Fly.

 

Word up.