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How to get fromDisneyland to Palomar Observatoryby train, tram, taxi, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Disneyland to Palomar Observatory by train, tram, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Anaheim to Oceansidetrain
    2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram
    3. Take the taxi from Escondido Transit Center to Palomar Observatorytaxi
    4h 37m
    $144–191

  2. Drive 98.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Disneyland to Palomar Observatorycar98.5 mi
    2h 3m
    $18–26

  3. Line 553 bus, bus, line 303 bus, line 305 bus, line 388 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Artic - Dock 2bus553
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus
    3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus303 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 7 to Escondido Transit Center Stall 6bus305
    5. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Valley Center Rd & Hwy 76bus388
    6. Take the taxi from Valley Center Rd & Hwy 76 to Palomar Observatorytaxi
    7h 28m
    $82–132

  4. Train, tram, line 388 bus

    1. Take the train from Anaheim to Oceansidetrain
    2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram
    3. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Valley Center Rd & Hwy 76bus388
    6h 4m
    $81–116

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Disneyland to Palomar Observatory. However, you can walk to Harbor-East Shuttle Area, take the line 553 bus to Artic - Dock 2, walk to Anaheim, take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center, take the vehicle to Escondido Transit Center, then take the taxi to Palomar Observatory. Alternatively, you can walk to Harbor-East Shuttle Area, take the line 553 bus to Artic - Dock 2, walk to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, take the bus to Oceanside Transportation Center, walk to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, take the line 303 bus to Vista Transit Center Stall 5, take the line 305 bus to Escondido Transit Center Stall 6, walk to Escondido Transit Center Stall 14, take the line 388 bus to Valley Center Rd & Hwy 76, then take the taxi to Palomar Observatory.

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