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

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

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  1. Train, tram, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles 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 59m
    $149–213

  2. Drive 118.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Palomar Mountaincar car 118.4 mi
    2h 12m
    $22–32

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Temecula Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2015
    2. Take the taxi from Peppercorn + Deer Hollow to Palomar Mountaintaxi taxi
    4h 33m
    $128–170

  4. Train, tram, line 388 bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles 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
    5h 26m
    $81–133

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 138.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Palomar Mountain. However, you can 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 take the bus to Temecula Bus Stop, walk to Moreno + Front, take the line 24 bus to Peppercorn + Deer Hollow, then take the taxi to Palomar Mountain.

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