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How to get fromOceanside to Palomar Observatoryby tram, bus, taxi or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Oceanside to Palomar Observatory by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram, line 388 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram
    2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Valley Center Rd & Hwy 76bus388
    3. Take the taxi from Valley Center Rd & Hwy 76 to Palomar Observatorytaxi
    3h 19m
    $70–92

  2. Drive 49.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oceanside to Palomar Observatorycar49.4 mi
    1h 13m
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Oceanside to Palomar Observatorytaxi49.4 mi
    1h 13m
    $190–230

  4. Line 302 bus, line 305 bus, line 388 bus

    1. Take the bus from Coast Hwy & Topeka St to Vista Transit Center Stall 4bus302 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 7 to Escondido Transit Center Stall 6bus305
    3. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Valley Center Rd & Hwy 76bus388
    4h 25m
    $72–95

  5. Tram, taxi

    1. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit CentertramSprinter
    2. Take the taxi from Escondido Transit Center to Palomar Observatorytaxi
    1h 52m
    $132–166

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Coast Hwy & Topeka St to Palomar Observatory via Vista Transit Center Stall 4, Vista Transit Center Stall 7, Escondido Transit Center Stall 6, Escondido Transit Center Stall 14, and Valley Center Rd & Hwy 76 in around 4h 25m.

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