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

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There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Philmont Scout Ranch by plane, shuttle, taxi, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)planeSNA - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Taos, NMshuttle
    3. Take the taxi from Taos, NM to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi
    7h 24m
    $246–590

  2. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Las Vegas Amtrak StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Drive from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Philmont Scout Ranchcar
    22h 41m
    $112–323

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque to Santa Febus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot - Montezuma Avenue to Taos County Administration Buildingbus305
    5. Take the taxi from Taos County Administration Building to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi
    29h 10m
    $214–412

  4. Drive 959.3 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Philmont Scout Ranchcar959.3 mi
    16h 26m
    $176–253

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)planeLAX - SAF
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Taos, NMshuttle
    4. Take the taxi from Taos, NM to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi
    8h 24m
    $249–535

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)planeLAX - ABQ
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Taos, NMshuttle
    4. Take the taxi from Taos, NM to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi
    9h 10m
    $589–865

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Irvine to Philmont Scout Ranch. However, you can fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF), walk to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport, take the shuttle to Taos, NM, then take the taxi to Philmont Scout Ranch. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Philmont Scout Ranch via Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Las Vegas Amtrak Station in around 22h 41m.

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