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How to get fromSan Diego to Palomar Mountainby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Palomar Mountain by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, line 388 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from 11th Av & B St to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 280
    2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Valley Center Rd & Mazzetti Lnbus bus 388
    2h 57m
    $60–80

  2. Drive 59.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Palomar Mountaincar car 59.6 mi
    1h 18m
    $11–16

  3. Bus, line 388 bus via Valley Center Rd & Hwy 76

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 5th Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Valley Center Rd & Hwy 76bus bus 388
    3h 27m
    $54–75

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 11th Av & B St to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 280
    2. Take the taxi from Escondido Transit Center to Palomar Mountaintaxi taxi
    1h 30m
    $122–155

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  • Distance: 65.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a bus from 11th Av & B St to Palomar Mountain via Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 and Valley Center Rd & Mazzetti Ln in around 2h 57m.

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