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

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There are 3 ways to get from Los Angeles to Palomar Observatory by bus, taxi, train, tram, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Temecula Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2015
    2. Take the taxi from Temecula Bus Stop to Palomar Observatorytaxi taxi
    3h 49m
    $157–208

  2. Drive 121.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Palomar Observatorycar car 121.6 mi
    2h 18m
    $23–33

  3. Train, tram, taxi

    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 Observatorytaxi taxi
    4h 5m
    $160–223

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  • Distance: 142.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Palomar Observatory. However, you can take the bus to Temecula Bus Stop then take the taxi to Palomar Observatory. Alternatively, 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 Observatory.

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