Day 11: Flagstaff, AZ to Seligman, AZ We are travelling in May 2014 Report inappropriate content 1-10 of 25 replies steak at the Big Texan Steak House! Feel free to follow-up if you decide to drive Rte 66 and we are happy to help you if you plan a Route 66 road trip! Those wanting to avoid big cities, may want to bypass St. Louis. I used the EZ66 Guide for my eastbound trip through Arizona, from Topock to Chambers, where I turned north through Navajo country to Utah. The highway goes through a number of old mining and Route 66 era tourist towns. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-60174408', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Vegas to LA. open-ended. Your email address will not be published. We will do the trip in May. Regards, Nikki. please tell me that all this information for two week travel is available to purchase in a book! We came across your blog a couple of days ago and are very impressed with the level of detail that you have provided. Thank you for your advice Jessica, thats really helpful and much appreciated ! No big cities along the route today. Thank you!! We recommend Pontiac as an alternative spot to stay if you dont want to drive on to Springfield. You can join a small-group guided tour of Downtown, learning more about the areas history and its plans for the future. It definitely helps to live near one of the ending points. Thanks for sharing, Hi Tabish, Thanks for taking the time to let us know you enjoyed our article. Mileage ~ 159 miles (255 km). Keep up the amazing work Jessica and Laurence! Nos vemos. I made the plan as below taken from your previous suggestion but in reverse, would it be fine if you can review and advise if its ok I use this. Departure-- select --Time 9:00 AM. Would like to know besides RV any motorcycle group tours you can recommend. Book in advance. Yes, doing local activities and connecting with guides is always a great way to get more out of a trip we love doing walking tours in larger cities and passes can definitely help save money in cities where you are doing a lot of sightseeing and attractions! Well specifically try to highlight Route 66 era or Route 66 themed spots. Serves simple grilled food and sandwiches from breakfast to late night, including the. One last question, Albuquerque, Santa Fe or both? General outline is the following with some flexibility about number of days. Hi Codi, Glad you figured out the name of the station by finding our photo! Planning on doing this one summer! Wow. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. But if you think youll be back in the area again, I might choose to skip it and visit later when all the facilities and areas of the park are fully open. Las Vegas (Spanish for "The Meadows"), officially the City of Las Vegas and often known simply as Vegas, is the 28th-most populated city in the United States, the most populated city in the state of Nevada, and the county seat of Clark County. Hope that helps, and just let me know if you have further questions as you plan your trip! We hired a couple of local guides in a couple of the cities, got a couple of the recommended city passes in Chicago and LA, and did some walking tours which added to our experience. Glad you were able to take some short home movies back then of your trip. and answers related to Las Vegas. The Ozarks, not too far from Route 66 and on your way, are definitely a great place for scenic hiking opportunities. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. Note that some places take cash only, so it is always a good idea to keep some money on you. Yes, a good place to start would be to start close to open and just do the California section of Route 66. Depending on route, it will be about 10 hours of driving so Id recommend stopping overnight partway. Hi Jim, Glad to hear that you are planning a Route 66 road trip, just let us know if you have any questions as you plan your trip. Youre very welcome and happy to help and provide advice. Think we might even try to sneak a day at Disneyland in for the kids (sshh, that is going to be a secret). There are a few great Route 66 era eateries on todays stretch, and it is a good day to do some ice cream and frozen custard tasting! Open for breakfast to dinner. It really helps to paint a picture of the Springfield Lincoln knew. I appreciate you spending the time to accomplish this. Hope this helps, and wishing you a great Route 66 trip do let me know if you have any questions about the route as you plan your trip! We did it! Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city, known primarily for its gambling, shopping, fine dining, entertainment, and nightlife. By the way, there was a fire several years back at the Rock Cafe so they rebuilt, expanded, and updated the original structure. If you don't see the confirmation e-mail, please check your spam folder. Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Gotta talk hubby into doing this. Day 20: Fly back home. As an attorney, he provided legal assistance to those who founded and set up the town and it was the first town ever named after him. See below suggestions. It looks like you are wanting to prioritize LA and NY. If you would rather stay elsewhere in Los Angeles, you can check out options here. Luckily the person behind me wasn't tailgating, or they would have run into me. Seligman offers several small good-value Route 66 era motels dating to the 1950s and 1960s. fans will really enjoy today as there are a number of Rogers related sites along the route. We have a ceiling of $12,000 so I think well be okay. Whether you want to book a stay in Las Vegas or simply stop off on your Santa Monica - Las Vegas route, you can book the accommodation of your choice (hotel, gte, B&B, campsite, apartment). Day 4 Springfield, Illinois - St. Louis Cross the mighty Mississippi River and continue to St. Louis, "Gateway to the West." Day 5 St. Louis - Springfield, Missouri We ourselves have driven Route 66 in its entirety (following the EZ66 guide for directions) in 14 days so we know that it can be done. Rome2Rios guide on the bus operator has all the information you need. There are several walking trails, or you could take to the air on a helicopter tour, flying over the green Kaibab National Forest. It is about a 2 hour drive each way from Needles. The old road, which survives intact almost all the way across the state, is marked for most of its 315 miles by signs declaring it Historic Route 66. Yes, there is good signage on some sections of Route 66 and it has gotten better over time, but I would definitely not rely on signage. Perhaps in New Mexico, as it is about a 3 day drive back (if driving about 9-10 hours a day) to PA. Glad you are finding our Route 66 helpful and thanks for subscribing to our free monthly newsletter. Getting to Route 66. Best, Jessica, I seriously think you have outdone yourself with this intense itinerary! Of course, if you make any detours or deviations from the route, this will likely add to your overall mileage. Five years ago we were driving through Missouri at night and saw this really neat gas station. For example, the Route 66 allignments from Springfield, IL to Staunton, IL. 38 Best Stops Between Santa Monica and Las Vegas - Wanderlog I have made some changes to my itinerary whereby I plan to make a reverse road trip for R66 to spend my last few days in NY instead of spending at the start. Id like to make this trip in near future. Wed love to stay on the Queen Mary in Long Beach some day I visited it years ago before a cruise but have not stayed on it. We used an atlas (or state maps), the EZ66, and also had a GPS unit. If you head to Tulsa, youll probably drive through the small town of Muskogee, Oklahoma the town for which Merle Haggards famous song Okie from Muskogee was named (Haggards parents were from Oklahoma). Want to plan the trip back? Every visitor to Vegas flocks to the Strip, with its themed hotels and trademark casinos. Las Vegas (Spanish for "The Meadows"), officially the City of Las Vegas and often known simply as Vegas, is the 28th-most populated city in the United States, the most populated city in the state of Nevada, and the county seat of Clark County. Jessica. The resort covers 215acre. 1. Uno de mis grandes sueos es poder viajar a los Estados Unidos y recorrer la Ruta 66, eh revisado muchos sitios webs buscando informacin sobre este viaje y ninguno estaba tan bien como el de ustedes. Excellent information to work through and incorporate into our plans. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-60173869', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Las Vegas to Santa Monica in October and wanting to travel along route 66. No big cities today, although some might want to bypass downtown Amarillo, which is the largest city (population close to 200,000) Route 66 passes through in Texas. The dusty desert surrounds you as you make your way to Las Vegas, whose outline you can see on the horizon for miles as you approach. Great informational site! There are a LOT of restaurants along this stretch of Route 66 that date back to the Route 66 era, have a Route 66 or retro theme, or have been strong Route 66 supporters. You can drive here in about 3 hours doing the most direct route (mainly just following I-15 S), but if you want to head down via Needles where you left off and then follow Route 66, then you are looking at more like 6 hours. These trips tend to be 18 days, door-to-door, that includes about 13 days car hire. You can use this itinerary as a guide and then split up the route into more sections, and also add extra days to some of the stops as your schedule allows. It is a very ambitious trip we are taking with our new camper. You might want to fix that. ), so woo-hoo you are halfway done and making good time. I mentioned that I loved the TV show Modern Family and, lo and behold, I was driven past two houses that appear in the series. There is never enough time to see everything no matter how much time you have, so it is always a bit of give and take. For RV rentals, there are several companies that allow one-way rentals with offices in both Chicago and Los Angeles which include El Monte RVand Cruise America. There will be less people traveling at that time, so youll likely have some of the less popular places to yourself . Throughout the winter months, Chicago can prove particularly cold. In Hollywood itself, Route 66 turns onto Santa Monica Boulevard, then runs . * Note: Driving directions from Las Vegas to Santa Monica are as given by Google Maps. Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Las Vegas Station is 458 km. Today youll find a number of casual roadside options along the route with the most dining options in Kingman and Needles. By proceeding, you accept the use of cookies in accordance with our, by bus, plane, tram, train, night bus or car, Take the line 3 bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Aviation/Lax Station, Fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Las Vegas (LAS), Take the line 33 bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Las Vegas Downtown, Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, Fly from Burbank (BUR) to Las Vegas (LAS), Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Station, Take the tram from Pico Station to Del Amo Station, Take the line 191 bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood Se, Fly from Long Beach (LGB) to Las Vegas (LAS), Take the line 720 bus from 5th / Santa Monica to 6th / Main, Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Las Vegas, Take the line 33 bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plaza, Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas South Strip Transfer Terminal, Take the train from L. A. Below is only a short list of options! It includes many of the highlights of this itinerary but includes more Interstate driving. Theyre just for inspiration, because your trip will be created around your particular tastes. Those who like strange roadside attractions and have the time, may want to make a detour to see the, Needles has a number of historical buildings, including a number of Route 66 era businesses such as vintage motels, a 1950s hamburger place (The Burger Hut which is currently closed), a few neon signs (Route 66 Motel is a good example), former service stations, a train depot, a giant Borax wagon, and El Garces, a former Harvey House hotel dating back to 1908. Typically 14 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance. The article on traveling US Route 66 caught my eye as I grew up in Oklahoma and have traveled that highway many times, during my youth, before the interstate highways were complete. Jessica. Also since traveling with young kids, youll want to take into account how much time you want to be on the road each day, how often youll need to take breaks, and when youll want to stop each day. What time of year is best considering we will be travelling from the UK and probably take 4 to 6 weeks in total. (12 answers), Maria from Dublin asked:Top things to do in Las Vegas that don't include gambling? Are you flying home or driving home? After landing in LA, we had to pick up a car from Long Beach, so that is where the fun began. Route 66 is not signed in most places so you will need to use a guide if you want to stay on it. 3 ways to get from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. Glad you are still able to do it next year, even if you had to put off plans for this summer. If you are following our itinerary closely, let us know if you noticed anything that is closed or newly opened on your journey as we always appreciate updates! . You just need to decide what will be most of interest to your family. Thanks!!! Then you begin your exploration of Oklahoma, a state that straddles the Midwest and South. Is September a good month to do Route 66? Pura Vida Jess. Mileage:~233 miles (375 km)For those wanting a shorter and more relaxed drive, you can stop in Barstow, California for the night. You can also make a stop at the Hoover Dam, just 40 miles outside the city, where you can join a ranger-led tour or explore under your own steam. Youll pass some awesome Route 66 museums along the way, which are packed with nostalgic Americana, classic cars and more. What post cities will I miss if I travel on the Pre route? Do I agree with it all? You can click this link or double click on the map image below to explore or save the map. Sounds like you have been having a great time over the last couple of years exploring different section of Route 66. It also goes into the two alignments as they pertain to the city. You can pick up the 15 in Barstow. Up above in the Baxter Springs description, youve added the Fort Scott Historic Site. Rome2Rios guide on the bus operator has all the information you need. Today is also a good day to sample New Mexican dishes, basically any dish smothered in chile sauce, as you have loads of great options along the route today! Rome2Rio also offers online bookings for selected operators, making reservations easy and straightforward. 66 http://www.historic66.com/california/. Is there a specific ghost town you would recommend along the way? Best, Jessica. Enterprise will also drop you off or pick you up which we often find helpful. If you are more flexible with budget/room type/specific lodging, then you can just book a day or two ahead as you go if you wish. Las Cruces is just over a 3 hour drive south of Albuquerque so not too far of a detour. Traveling with a dog or cat? The day driving from Tulsa to Amarillo also involves a long distance and a lot of driving I would consider stopping earlier than Amarillo (such as between Elk City, OK and Shamrock, TX) as you have a relatively short drive the following day from Amarillo to Tucumcari. It will take you 3-4 hours to rejoin Route 66 at Flagstaff from Monument Valley. But if you really want to explore Chicago and Los Angeles, wed recommend adding 2 or 3 extra days to both the beginning and end of your trip. We give tips on this throughout our itinerary if you want to avoid them. Your itinerary and suggestion are the best I read, so detailed and informative which encouraged me to follow, really great job on putting all details together. One follows the pre-1931 route and one the post-1931 route. Today you have a lot of dining choices along the route, especially in Williams and Seligman. Order Printed Roadbook Order Digital Roadbook Order Custom Roadbook, *Note: Printed & Digital versions will not contain hotels, flight, tours or rental car pages. I think you mentioned that route signs may not be everywhere. So we recommend that you use either the new. Thinking of leaving at St. Louis and maybe joining at Oklahoma City or wife would like to see Tulsa, what do you think, is there anywhere else to see on way? If you do the other route some places you might want to stop are Niagara Falls, the Finger Lakes area of NY, Allegheny National Forest, the covered bridges of Ashtabula County, Ohio (I think there are 17 of them in the small county! Yes weather can be a bit off here but this past month is the best its been for a long long time ? Hi Michael, Thanks so much for taking the time to write about your Route 66 road trip, and glad you found our Route 66 itinerary and guide helpful during your family vacation! Best, Jessica. Rome2Rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. And thanks for recommending it to others. Theres lots to do in Tulsa in the evenings. No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Las Vegas Station. Hubby and I are travelling to USA on 21st July. That was back in Illinois! The great thing is that a lot of the expenses youll hopefully know well before you leave home (flights, insurance, car rental) and perhaps some or all of your lodging depending on how much you book in advance (Id book at least your Chicago stays ahead of your trip, even if you plan to wing it as you go along). Yes, it certainly did take a long time to write and put together, but I am always happy to hear it has been helpful to so many other travelers. at SuperTAM on 66 Ice Cream Parlor in, To get more of your time in Kansas, consider making some small detours such as to see Rainbow Bridge (a restored arch bridge) and. Prices of fuel change regularly so Id check now and then again before your trip to see if youll need to adjust your budget. Although we do recommend booking accommodation in advance, we normally book places that offer free cancelation within 24 or 48 hours. Four hours from Branson, this compact metropolis is a highlight of Route 66 for me. It takes around four hours to drive from Las Vegas to the final destination on Route 66: Santa Monica in Los Angeles. Id recommend May, early June, or September for decent weather and less crowds and when most attractions are still open. There are also more small villages along the route. What do you think about the weather that time of year? Readers have recommended avoiding both Chicago and Santa Monica / L.A. entirely if you can. We must use the regular map to locate any available military installations for our personal wants or needs. Parking; Walking tours; Arts District, Leisure: Pools; Pool Parties; which hotel? We need to keep our local vendors and sites alive. Your e-mail will not be published or used for any other reason other than those outlined above. But there are several dining options in Barstow, Victorville, and San Bernardino. And thanks for the tip on East St. Louis. We should have 21 ish days in the US and will start in Chicago with a few nights there and a 4 nights at the end in LA. The Las Vegas Valley as a whole serves as the leading financial, commercial, and cultural center for Nevada. Hi Lynsey, Sure, just reach out as you have questions in planning your Route 66 trip! Just let us know if you have any questions once you get your date set and starting planning your trip. Or if you like live music, you might want to check to see if there is anything going on at. Depending on where you want to go in LA, you can get around the city easily by some combination of public bus, taxi, sightseeing bus, walking, and metro. Santa Monica to Las Vegas bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Las Vegas station. Best, Jessica, wow what a great informative article I really enjoyed reading it ,thank so much ,my brother and I are heading out at the end of May on our motorcycles after reading this cant wait We are planning a trip that will be 20 days in April/May 2023 ( those days are set, bc of the school of my oldest) We are going to travel with 2 children (5 and 2 by the time) and want to squeeze in some Vegas and hopefully a day or 2 in SF. What a great setup for an itinerary! These seem to come in around 3300pp but more expensive packages are on offer (presumably providing more upmarket accommodation. But from a historical perspective, the route was built and often driven east to west and that is what a lot of people who set out to drive Route 66 choose to do. Renting a car can be financially advantageous. Also PALO DURO CANYON in Amarillo. While the Grand Canyon isnt technically on Route 66, its worth a detour. Stephanie from New York City asked:Best new restaurants in Vegas? We dont have Bills Backyard Classics mentioned and we havent been there, but I will check it out and add it to the itinerary since so many Route 66 travelers love classic cars It amazes me how many car and motorcycle museums there are near the route! We include those directly on Route 66 plus those that are just a short detour away from the route. Day 30 (08-13): Kingman, AZ to Las Vegas, NV via Oatman, AZ (Flamingo Hotel & Casino, 2 nights) The Vacuum Cleaner Museum sadly closed its doors in April 2019. . The best way to get from Santa Monica to Las Vegas Station without a car is to bus which takes 7h 2m and costs 35-60. It means you get to cheer shoulder-to-shoulder with true fans. If you take R-66 to as far as Amboy, you can cut across Kelbaker Road thru the Mojave Preserve and rejoin Interstate 15 at either Cima Road or Niton Road just outside Primm. Well specifically try to highlight Route 66 era or Route 66 themed spots. (local history, including Route 66 exhibits). If you make a purchase using one of these links it means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. But you can save the page in your Internet browser so you can access it offline as you are traveling if you have a tablet or phone with you but perhaps dont have data or WiFi. Journey times for this option will tend to be longer. The downsides of course with an RV is around parking it (particularly in cities as can be hard to find parking and more expensive to do so), greater fuel costs, and youll be more limited in where you can stop and overnight. We also list alternative routes here if applicable. But most travelers time is dictated by the amount of vacation time they have and when they can travel. Big cities like Chicago and LA (stoping and ending points) have lots of family friendly sites. Note that many parts of todays route run through various federal tribal lands, be respectful and dont trespass as you need a permit to hike or take photographs in certain areas. If you are looking for a budget stay, this well-reviewed no-frills motel is our choice. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend. Since you live in Chicago, things are much easier for you as you can get started on the route right away without any extra flights or long drives If you have any questions as you plan your trip, just ask! Time Zone: 1 hour time zone change today! Albuquerque has the longest stretch of Route 66 of any city and has retained a number of Route 66 era buildings, signs, and restaurants. All your travel news: our automobile, motorcycle and tyre tips and good deals, routes, traffic updates and road network flashes, motoring services on your route and future innovations. You have essentially 2 choices: head west through Michigan or take the slightly longer route by head southeast around the south of Lake Erie through NY, a bit of Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana. It looks like you have just about 14 full days for driving Route 66 plus a couple of days for a Las Vegas detour and a travel day or two. But you can do the main things as most of the South Rim viewpoints are open and you can do short day hikes. You are 100% correct of course and thanks so much for pointing that out. Great artical and very informative. Ill prob call on you for some more info but for now my question is who did you hire your car through and as we are staying in LA for a few nights at the end wed like to drop the car off as soon as we get to LA do not want the traffic! If you are wanting to overnight outside of Tulsa, you might try staying in Catoosa, OK (17 miles before Tulsa) or around Sapulpa, OK (16 miles past Tulsa). You can of course book the day of as you go along but we generally recommend people book in advance, whether just a day in advance or book their own trip, to know where they are staying each night and it also helps if trying to stick to a budget. Route 66 from LA to Las Vegas - Los Angeles Forum - Tripadvisor Thank you guys so much! But if you want to fairly faithfully follow Route 66, I would recommend getting a copy of the EZ66 Guide before your trip. ), Cleveland (lots of museums and city attractions, including Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum), Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and Sandusky / Cedar Point / Put-in-Bay, etc. The original road no longer exists unbroken, but as a road trip the route holds strong. But for those who can plan that far ahead, it is a good idea to book as soon as they have their dates, especially if wanting to stay at some of the smaller and more popular motels like Blue Swallow. Starting & Ending Point:Clinton, Oklahoma to Amarillo, Texas, General Route: Clinton> Elk City > Texola > McLean > Conway > Amarillo. Great itinerary and an awesome guide, very detailed! 11:00 am start in Santa Monicadrive for about 1 hour, 12:14 pm Mt Baldy We find it is often better to just stay generally on the route in the cities and end up in the right places . If you want suggestions, just ask us in the Comments section at the end of this itinerary. Best wishes, and thanks again for your great blog. Best, Jessica, Hi, Starting & Ending Point: Chicago, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois. I have only traveled a short stretch of it in California. ', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' The most fuel-efficient route that also avoids toll roads. Below is a quick outline of our suggested Route 66 route and the starting and ending points for each day are shown in the map below. , and the Center of the Universe (an acoustic anomaly spot). But on average youll likely be driving 45 MPH to 50 MPH. Glad you enjoyed reading our Route 66 itinerary and that it has inspired you to consider driving the route yourself! Days 1- 4: New York City Glad you have decided on your route and what you want to do on this trip. We are going to drive some of Route66 after leaving New York.probably join it around Oklahoma and then off to Vegas for a few days. We would recommend 2 weeks as a good minimum to go at a moderate pace and still have time to visit many of the major attractions along the route. Its definitely a long and epic road trip, and I would say a lot of the people doing the full Route 66 route faithfully like we were doing were Europeans (many on motorcycles) or retired Americans so yes, time is definitely an issue. Gift store selling old-fashioned items, candies, and gifts. To obtain this information, simply click on the "Detailed trip cost" button at the foot of your Las Vegas - Santa Monica route. Check Major Road Closures in CA via this official Map. From the east, detour north from Clines Corners via US-285, or for the full "Historic Route 66" tour, follow US-84 north near Santa Rosa toward Las Vegas (the original one, here in New Mexico), then continue west on I-25, parallel to the pioneer-era Santa Fe Trail. Id always check about parking before booking any hotel, but Id especially pay attention in larger cities as fees for parking can add significantly to a hotel stay (e.g., $50 per night in cities like Chicago and Santa Monica).
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