It’s one of the busiest travel weeks of the year, and residents along California’s Central Coast — along with millions of Americans — are on the move to their Thanksgiving destinations. According to AAA, an estimated 82 million people will travel over the next few days.

From packed highways to crowded train stations and bustling cruise terminals, everyone’s got somewhere to be.

San Luis Obispo County Airport’s Courtney Pene is urging travelers to plan ahead and “pack patience; everyone is trying to get somewhere.”

Paso Robles resident Joan Savoldelli, a seasoned holiday traveler, shared her own wisdom for navigating the holiday rush: “Hang in there, take a deep breath.”

AAA spokesperson Doug Shupe says holiday travel has been on the rise for seven consecutive years, with 2% more people

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