What time do I need to leave Disneyland…..

[PixieDustD]

Hey everyone. What time do I need to leave Disneyland in order to arrive in San Diego at 5:00 pm on a Friday afternoon. I head that the I-5 can be a parking lot. Should I take the 15 instead?

Thanks in advance.

 

[ImDMous]

Honestly, your best bet is probably to leave around 1 and then if you end up with extra time, try to find something to do at your destination. Where in San Diego are you going? The 5 down the coast will be a nightmare but at that time, there may not be any better options depending on what area you're trying to get to.

 

[PixieDustD]

Thank you for the quick answer. I am going to the San Diego airport to pick up a friend at 6:15.

 

[ImDMous]

Ewww, yeah, you're probably going to have traffic all the way down the 5 from Oceanside. The 15 would be out of the way, but it might be better traffic-wise. You'll have to get back on the 5 and/or 163 as you get closer to the airport. I'm in North San Diego county, so I'm not sure what parts down there get bad for rush hour.

 

[taniahappy]

Actually start walking out of the park at around 1-ish, if you get lucky and have time to spare just something to do, easy to do around the area.

 

[tarheelalum]

The 15 is also bad on Friday. Tough day to be driving into San Diego county. Honestly 1 pm is the latest I would leave and you will still probably run into traffic. On Friday rush hour starts around 215/30 and it can go real late due to it being the weekend. If it were me I'd leave at noon.

 

[bumbershoot]

I would tell them to get to the train station, take the train north, and I'd pick them up in Anaheim. (but I adore the train)

 

[PixieDustD]

I wish the train was an option , but we are going to a wedding in Del Mar. Thank you all for the advice. I think I will split the difference and leave at 12:30. I don't mind sitting in traffic…I just need to be there by 5:30.