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How to get fromBakersfield to Palaby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to Pala by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 28m
    $136–209

  2. Bus, train via Escondido Transit Center Stall 14

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Pala Mission Rd & Temecula Rdbus bus 388
    8h 34m
    $33–61

  3. Drive 204.5 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Palacar car 204.5 mi
    3h 37m
    $38–54

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Pala Mission Rd & Temecula Rdbus bus 388
    8h 57m
    $76–108

Bakersfield to Pala by bus, train, and tram

Calendar23Weekly Services
Duration8h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Pala, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Pala Mission Rd & Temecula Rd via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Plaza St & Highway 101, and Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 in around 8h 57m.

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