Hi Everyone,

...traffic on the I-15.  You can take the 58 in Barstow to the 14 to the 405.  Or you can take the I-15 to Victorville, then take the 18/138/14 to the 405.  

It’ll give you up to the minute live driving directions.

-- Modified on 11/27/2017 1:14:41 AM

Take 15 to Victorville
Turn off for 18west to Lancaster/Palmdale
Take 5 /405 south into LA

I am grateful for everyone's input, thank you.  A special thanks to Kitty...that was exactly the info I had been searching for!

I had to drive that route every 3-6 weeks for 3 years to get Orthodontics.  The single lane part is 45min - 60 min?  So it's not like all of the trip.  I drive to Valencia, one mandatory gas stop, time is right at 4 hours if you're not traveling at an insane time (like Sunday afternoon

Check to make sure some of these freeways being suggested aren't closed due to fire. I had to delay a Vegas trip once due to freeway closure when most of Socal was burning.  

There's another "shortcut" (actually 30 miles longer) available for the section of I-15 between Primm and Barstow if that gets backed up. It's not suitable for trucks but it's fine for passenger vehicles, pickups and SUVs. Again, it's also desert highways to be prepared for some dips and bumps, as well as the advice if your tires hit sand. Also, keep in mind it's a bit off the beaten path so make sure you're topped off with gas, water and munchies before you leave Primm: