Can I make it from San Clemente to Long Beach Airport in an hour?
My husband and I are flying out of Long Beach Airport on December 17th (a Wednesday) at 8:25PM. He works at Camp Pendleton and must wait until 4:30 to leave work. It takes him about 45 minutes to get home, and then we will leave almost immediately for the airport. So, at about 5:15 in the evening we will be going north to Long Beach. How bad will the traffic be? Should we take the 73 or stay on the 5 to the 405 the whole way? I’m worried that we won’t make it there in time. We have to be there no later than 7:00PM. What do you guys think who might be familiar with the traffic? Thanks!
I should also mention that we have to park in long-term parking, which is off-site. So, we will have to take a shuttle to the actual airport from the lot. That will probably add another 15 minutes. I am worried, but I think if we prepare, we can probably do it. I’m going to see if my husband can leave work any earlier, but it’s highly unlikely as 4:30 is the official time he has to check out on leave for this trip.