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

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Philmont Scout Ranch by plane, shuttle, taxi, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane LAX - 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 29m
    $278–773

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Angel Fire Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Angel Fire Airport (AXX)plane plane LAX - AXX
    2. Take the taxi from Angel Fire Airport (AXX) to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    14h 23m
    $101–258

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Drive from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Philmont Scout Ranchcar car
    21h 54m
    $244–537

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque to Santa Febus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot - Montezuma Avenue to Taos County Administration Buildingbus bus 305
    4. Take the taxi from Taos County Administration Building to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    24h 51m
    $264–401

  5. Drive 959.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Philmont Scout Ranchcar car 959.5 mi
    16h 29m
    $176–253

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane LAX - 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
    8h 6m
    $568–853

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Albuquerque International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane BUR - 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
    8h 9m
    $287–719

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane BUR - 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
    9h 23m
    $292–869

  9. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Angel Fire Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Angel Fire Airport (AXX)plane plane BUR - AXX
    2. Take the taxi from Angel Fire Airport (AXX) to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    16h 51m
    $102–274

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Philmont Scout Ranch. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, 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 Los Angeles to Philmont Scout Ranch via Las Vegas Amtrak Station in around 21h 54m.

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