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

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There are 5 ways to get from Pasadena 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
    5h 19m
    $150–219

  2. Drive 115.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pasadena to Palomar Mountaincar car 115.6 mi
    2h 11m
    $22–31

  3. Bus, taxi

    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 Mountaintaxi taxi
    5h 57m
    $149–190

  4. Train, line 388 bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Valley Center Rd & Hwy 76bus bus 388
    6h 46m
    $82–139

  5. Tram, train, line 388 bus, taxi

    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train
    3. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram tram
    4. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Valley Center Rd & Hwy 76bus bus 388
    5. Take the taxi from Valley Center Rd & Hwy 76 to Palomar Mountaintaxi taxi
    6h 52m
    $68–96

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 148.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Pasadena to Palomar Mountain. However, you can take the vehicle to Union Station - Metro A-Line, walk to Los Angeles, 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 Atlantic / Floral, take the line 70 bus to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, take the bus to Temecula Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Palomar Mountain.

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