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How to get fromSan Diego to Philmont Scout Ranchby plane, shuttle, taxi, train, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Philmont Scout Ranch by plane, shuttle, taxi, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Albuquerque International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SAN - 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
    6h 31m
    $690–961

  2. Fly to Angel Fire Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Angel Fire Airport (AXX)plane plane SAN - AXX
    2. Take the taxi from Angel Fire Airport (AXX) to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    5h 58m
    $121–378

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Philmont Scout Ranchcar car
    24h 37m
    $624–963

  4. Bus, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Montclair Transcenterbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Taos, NMshuttle bus Abq
    4. Take the taxi from Taos, NM to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    28h 38m
    $367–500

  5. Drive  947.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Philmont Scout Ranchcar car 947.8 mi
    16h 53m
    $173–250

  6. Fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane SAN - 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 33m
    $228–493

  7. Fly to Colorado Springs Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane SAN - COS
    2. Take the bus from Colorado Springs to Trinidadbus bus
    3. Drive from Trinidad to Philmont Scout Ranchcar car
    8h 2m
    $124–388

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) flights

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Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 825.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Philmont Scout Ranch, NM, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Philmont Scout Ranch. However, you can fly to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ), walk to Albuquerque International Sunport, take the shuttle to Taos, NM, then take the taxi to Philmont Scout Ranch. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Philmont Scout Ranch via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Las Vegas Amtrak Station in around 24h 37m.

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