How is the daily commute to SF from San Jose in the morning?

[sonarrat]

Originally Posted by crescent22

Why would you take 101 over 280 from SF to SJ?

Because of the heavy stretch between Daly City and San Bruno, the carpool lanes, and the fact that 280 is many miles longer.

[80skeys]

Originally Posted by sonarrat

Because of the heavy stretch between Daly City and San Bruno, the carpool lanes, and the fact that 280 is many miles longer.

But 280 consistently has less traffic and is much prettier.

[marcopolo666]

Originally Posted by sonarrat

Take 101, 85, and 17. Carpool lane on 101 starts in Belmont and continues down to the flyover ramp to 85 in Mountain View. After that it's smooth sailing.

I live in the south bay and I would *never* take that route, let alone at 9AM during the week. 101 is a *madhouse* at 9-9:30 in the morning, even if there's no accident.

Definitely I-280 to 85 to 17. And check traffic reports before leaving ( Traffic « CBS San Francisco ) and listen to AM-740 for updates (if you don't have a smartphone).

[Senno]

Originally Posted by ambient

If you take the 280, it's like being repeatedly punched in the kidney.

If you take the 101, it's more like a rusty needle shoved up your pee hole.

So you are generally ok with the commute if you have a catheter and a well paying job?

[kdog]

Originally Posted by sonarrat

and the fact that 280 is many miles longer.

It's 6.2 miles longer.

Originally Posted by marcopolo666

I live in the south bay and I would *never* take that route, let alone at 9AM during the week. 101 is a *madhouse* at 9-9:30 in the morning, even if there's no accident.

Definitely I-280 to 85 to 17.

Ditto. 280 is always preferable over 101.