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How to get fromLos Angeles to Philmont Scout Ranchby plane, shuttle, taxi, train, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Philmont Scout Ranch by plane, shuttle, taxi, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle, taxi

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane LAX - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Taos, NMshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Taos, NM to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    7h 30m
    $253–583

  2. Drive 959.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Philmont Scout Ranchcar car 959.5 mi
    16h 29m
    $176–253

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Drive from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Philmont Scout Ranchcar car
    21h 54m
    $353–699

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque to Santa Febus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot - Montezuma Avenue to Taos County Administration Buildingbus bus 305
    4. Take the taxi from Taos County Administration Building to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    24h 51m
    $262–400

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane LAX - ABQ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Taos, NMshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Taos, NM to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    8h 11m
    $588–953

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Albuquerque International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane BUR - ABQ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Taos, NMshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Taos, NM to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    8h 14m
    $467–849

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 862 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Philmont Scout Ranch, NM, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Philmont Scout Ranch. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF), walk to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport, take the shuttle to Taos, NM, then take the taxi to Philmont Scout Ranch. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Philmont Scout Ranch via Las Vegas Amtrak Station in around 21h 54m.

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