Need suggestions for best commute route in Orange county, CA?
I am looking to move to Orange county and plan to rent in Aliso Viejo. If I have to commute to work to the Santa Ana (John Wayne) airport area, which one would be the best option (assuming I am equidistant from 73, 405 and 5) -Take 73 N, if so how much is the toll for peak hours? -Crawl my way into 405N, is there a toll to use this freeway? -Take 5N and get on 405N, again is there toll for each of these freeways? Having heard stories on southern california rush hour traffic, which would be the least costly and moderately faster route? Please help. Paul, in this job market there is not much option for an employee to pick and choose which city he wants to work in. Gomanyes, I have heard mixed reviews about Santa Ana and its schools. Not to say that I know a lot about Aliso Viejo but based on just internet searches I believe its a better, cheaper place with good schools. My only concern is that I have no clue on how much time a 20mile commute will take me. Like everyone I do not want to spend hours stuck in the freeways and at the same time I do not have too many options in and around Santa Ana
Commuting - 3 Answers
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"Having heard stories on southern California rush hour traffic" WHY in H*** would you want to move HERE? Sorry I couldn't be more helpful. I would move to Arizona or somewhere else if I COULD. I'm forced to stay here and endure this traffic in order to conduct business.
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First of all, why in the world would you want to rent in Aliso Viejo if you're working in Santa Ana? Live in Santa Ana, or Costa Mesa, or somewhere close to your work. But if you have a spouse working in Aliso Viejo or something like that, I'd go with the 73 N. It will be the fastest, although it's still going to be very slow and the tolls will kill you.
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Do NOT live in Santa Ana or put your kids in those schools. If you have not grown up in that area it will not be something you will quickly fit into. I live in Aliso Viejo and have raised my 13 and 15 year old's here all their lives. I commute to Los Angeles so I know about the traffic. The 405 (it is free) is not too bad at certain times and there are local streets you can take as a back way if needed. Toll Road can cost you $4.50 and I use it on the way home on Fridays and going out on Monday's. Outside of that you will be better off just taking the 405 for a bit. Good Luck, you will love Aliso Viejo!
I am looking to move to Orange county and plan to rent in Aliso Viejo. If I have to commute to work to the Santa Ana (John Wayne) airport area, which one would be the best option (assuming I am equidistant from 73, 405 and 5) -Take 73 N, if so how much is the toll for peak hours? -Crawl my way into 405N, is there a toll to use this freeway? -Take 5N and get on 405N, again is there toll for each of these freeways? Having heard stories on southern california rush hour traffic, which would be the least costly and moderately faster route? Please help. Paul, in this job market there is not much option for an employee to pick and choose which city he wants to work in. Gomanyes, I have heard mixed reviews about Santa Ana and its schools. Not to say that I know a lot about Aliso Viejo but based on just internet searches I believe its a better, cheaper place with good schools. My only concern is that I have no clue on how much time a 20mile commute will take me. Like everyone I do not want to spend hours stuck in the freeways and at the same time I do not have too many options in and around Santa Ana
Commuting - 3 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
"Having heard stories on southern California rush hour traffic" WHY in H*** would you want to move HERE? Sorry I couldn't be more helpful. I would move to Arizona or somewhere else if I COULD. I'm forced to stay here and endure this traffic in order to conduct business.
2 :
First of all, why in the world would you want to rent in Aliso Viejo if you're working in Santa Ana? Live in Santa Ana, or Costa Mesa, or somewhere close to your work. But if you have a spouse working in Aliso Viejo or something like that, I'd go with the 73 N. It will be the fastest, although it's still going to be very slow and the tolls will kill you.
3 :
Do NOT live in Santa Ana or put your kids in those schools. If you have not grown up in that area it will not be something you will quickly fit into. I live in Aliso Viejo and have raised my 13 and 15 year old's here all their lives. I commute to Los Angeles so I know about the traffic. The 405 (it is free) is not too bad at certain times and there are local streets you can take as a back way if needed. Toll Road can cost you $4.50 and I use it on the way home on Fridays and going out on Monday's. Outside of that you will be better off just taking the 405 for a bit. Good Luck, you will love Aliso Viejo!
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