There are 5 ways to get from Burbank to Pala by train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 22m$106–166Train, bus via L.A. Union Station #2
cheapest- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Pala Mission Rd & Temecula Rdbus 388
6h 54m$17–30Drive 103.8 mi
- Drive from Burbank to Palacar 103.8 mi
1h 51m$19–28Train, bus
- Take the train from Burbank to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Pala Mission Rd & Temecula Rdbus 388
6h 21m$35–76Train, bus via L.A. Union Station
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Pala Mission Rd & Temecula Rdbus 388
6h 52m$38–81
Burbank to Pala by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burbank to Pala is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Burbank to Pala is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct train from Burbank to Pala station. However, there are services departing from Burbank - Downtown and arriving at Melrose Dr Station via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Burbank and Pala is 124 miles. The road distance is 104.4 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank to Pala without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Burbank to Pala, including transfers.
Burbank to Pala train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Burbank to Pala train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank to Pala is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Burbank to Pala.
There are 264+ hotels available in Pala.
What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Pala, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Oceanside hourly. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 1h 57m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Burbank to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Pala Mission Rd & Temecula Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Pala Mission Rd & Temecula Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Pala Mission Rd & Temecula Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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