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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 7 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

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane SNA - 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 48m
    $251–616

  2. Drive 959.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Philmont Scout Ranchcar car 959.3 mi
    16h 31m
    $176–253

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Drive from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Philmont Scout Ranchcar car
    22h 41m
    $294–635

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Las Cruces, NMbus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Ratonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Raton to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    27h 19m
    $312–432

  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 train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane LAX - SAF
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Taos, NMshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Taos, NM to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    8h 44m
    $251–565

  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 train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane LAX - ABQ
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Taos, NMshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Taos, NM to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    9h 29m
    $616–1,565

  7. Bus, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Taos, NMshuttle bus Abq
    3. Take the taxi from Taos, NM to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    27h 42m
    $334–515

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

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest 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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