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How to get fromIrvine to Palomar Mountainby train, tram, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Palomar Mountain by train, tram, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train, tram, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Oceansidetrain train
    2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram tram
    3. Take the taxi from Escondido Transit Center to Palomar Mountaintaxi taxi
    3h 47m
    $136–177

  2. Drive 91.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Palomar Mountaincar car 91.1 mi
    1h 46m
    $17–24

  3. Train, tram, line 388 bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to Oceansidetrain train
    2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram tram
    3. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Valley Center Rd & Hwy 76bus bus 388
    4h 26m
    $63–89

  4. Train, tram, line 388 bus via Irvine

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Oceansidetrain train
    2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram tram
    3. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Valley Center Rd & Mazzetti Lnbus bus 388
    5h 13m
    $73–102

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 99.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Palomar Mountain, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Irvine to Palomar Mountain. However, you can take the train to Irvine, take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center, take the vehicle to Escondido Transit Center, then take the taxi to Palomar Mountain. Alternatively, you can drive from Irvine to Palomar Mountain in around 1h 46m.

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