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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Palomar Observatory by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, line 388 bus, taxi

    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 & Hwy 76bus bus 388
    3. Take the taxi from Valley Center Rd & Hwy 76 to Palomar Observatorytaxi taxi
    3h 4m
    $70–90

  2. Drive 62.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Palomar Observatorycar car 62.8 mi
    1h 24m
    $12–17

  3. Bus, line 388 bus

    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 33m
    $70–90

  4. Bus, line 388 bus via Broadway & 1st Av

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st 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 35m
    $70–90

  5. 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 Observatorytaxi taxi
    1h 36m
    $132–165

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 68.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Broadway & 5th Av to Palomar Observatory via Escondido Transit Center, Escondido Transit Center Stall 14, and Valley Center Rd & Hwy 76 in around 3h 33m.

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