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How to get fromOceanside to Palomar Observatoryby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Oceanside to Palomar Observatory by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, line 388 bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram tram Sprinter
    2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Valley Center Rd & Hwy 76bus bus 388
    3h 13m
    $70–92

  2. Drive 49.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oceanside to Palomar Observatorycar car 49.4 mi
    1h 7m
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Oceanside to Palomar Observatorytaxi taxi 49.4 mi
    1h 7m
    $190–230

  4. Line 302 bus, line 305 bus, line 388 bus

    1. Take the bus from Coast Hwy & Topeka St to Vista Transit Center Stall 4bus bus 302 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 7 to Escondido Transit Center Stall 6bus bus 305
    3. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Valley Center Rd & Hwy 76bus bus 388
    4h 15m
    $72–95

  5. Tram, taxi

    1. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram tram Sprinter
    2. Take the taxi from Escondido Transit Center to Palomar Observatorytaxi taxi
    1h 46m
    $132–166

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 59.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Coast Hwy & Topeka St to Palomar Observatory via Vista Transit Center Stall 4, Vista Transit Center Stall 7, Escondido Transit Center Stall 6, Escondido Transit Center Stall 14, and Valley Center Rd & Hwy 76 in around 4h 15m.

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