Sample Travel Itinerary

For groups driving from the Northwest region of the United States and British Columbia region of Canada:

This itinerary assumes two and a half days of travel from Oregon and includes a post-trip retreat once you have returned. Groups can adjust this schedule at their discretion. Please try to arrive at your site after lunch (ideally between 4 and 7 pm) on the day of arrival (Monday for Summer Groups).

  • Saturday: Leave for Mexico at 6:30 a.m.:
    + Spend first evening in Sacramento or San Francisco area.

  • Sunday: Travel to Los Angeles or San Diego Area
    + Spend second evening in Los Angeles or San Diego. If your group is traveling to Vicente Guerrero it is advisable to spend the night in San Diego, as the trip is approximately five hours longer.

  • Monday~Saturday: Arrive Monday between 4 and 7pm, spend week at site
  • Sunday: Leave in the morning after Mass and breakfast, travel in the afternoon to Los Angeles area
  • Monday: Travel to Fresno/Stockton/Sacramento
  • Tuesday: Travel to Medford area or equivalent mileage.
    + Spend Tueday afternoon and Wednesday morning in retreat.

  • Wednesday: Spend morning in retreat. Return home about 6:00 p.m.

For groups flying into San Diego or Los Angeles:

  • Sunday: Fly into Los Angeles or San Diego and spend evening in retreat
  • Monday~Saturday: Arrive to site Monday between 4 and 7pm, spend week at site
  • Sunday: Leave in the morning after Mass and breakfast, travel across the border to a site in the San Diego or Los Angeles area, spend the evening in retreat
  • Monday:Fly back to city of origin