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How to get fromDana Point to Palaby train, tram, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Dana Point to Pala by train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram tram
    3. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Pala Mission Rd & Temecula Rdbus bus 388
    5h 18m
    $13–25

  2. Drive 50.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dana Point to Palacar car 50.5 mi
    58 min
    $10–14

  3. Train, line 303 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus bus 303 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Pala Mission Rd & Temecula Rdbus bus 388
    6h 20m
    $13–23

Dana Point to Pala by bus, train, and tram

Calendar75Weekly Services
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 86.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Pala, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Dana Point to Pala. However, you can take the line 91 bus to Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, walk to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center, take the vehicle to Escondido Transit Center, walk to Escondido Transit Center Stall 14, then take the bus to Pala Mission Rd & Temecula Rd. Alternatively, you can drive from Dana Point to Pala in around 58 min.

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