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There are 10 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)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
    9h
    $242–582

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Angel Fire Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Angel Fire Airport (AXX)plane plane LAX - AXX
    3. Take the taxi from Angel Fire Airport (AXX) to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    9h 48m
    $131–390

  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
    $573–883

  4. 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
    $344–475

  5. Drive  959.3 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Philmont Scout Ranchcar car 959.3 mi
    16h 32m
    $159–229

  6. 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 45m
    $236–505

  7. 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
    $276–605

  8. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane BUR - 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
    10h 9m
    $290–692

  9. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SAN - 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
    10h 46m
    $306–678

  10. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Denver, bus, drive

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Denver (DEN)plane plane SNA - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Trinidadbus bus
    3. Drive from Trinidad to Philmont Scout Ranchcar car
    10h 19m
    $187–473

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

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Irvine to Philmont Scout Ranch.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 823.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h

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 take the line 53 bus to Main-Macarthur, walk to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) 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 Tustin to Philmont Scout Ranch via Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Las Vegas Amtrak Station in around 22h 41m.

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