When does east bound rush hour traffic start in the los angeles LA area in the afternoon?

Question

I'll be starting my trip from school to work from 2pm - 3pm, and I am hoping that I'll have enough time. Do you think I will? Do you know when rush hour starts in the afternoon in the LA area from west to east? Thanks!

Answer 1

Generally by 2:30pm the afternoon commute has begun.  After 3:30pm, it's getting thick.  But you should be all right heading out at 2:00.  And after you're familiar with the route itself,  your drive time will lessen too.  Make a note to have an alternate route as well, for those unexpected heavy delays just to be on the safe side.  I've been driving throughout Los Angeles since I got my first permit license (we're talking ancient history and it was a challenge way back then too), but haven't had any serious accidents, road rage, only 2 tickets (both for "no right turn on red"), carry Auto Club for roadside emergencies (it's a lifesaver and worth every cent) and never drink and drive or let a friend do it.  I know that my history isn't real common, but all my family are native Los Angeleanos with the same luck except for one.  But she was on a mountain road in the snow, not on the freeway.  Good luck, be safe!