There are 4 ways to get from Koreatown to Pala by train (Amtrak), car, train, tram, 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 12m$101–159Train, bus
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 48m$18–31Drive 98.9 mi
- Drive from Koreatown to Palacar 98.9 mi
1h 48m$19–27Train, tram, bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Pala Mission Rd & Temecula Rdbus 388
6h 42m$33–74
Koreatown to Pala by subway, train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Koreatown to Pala is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Koreatown to Pala is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct train from Koreatown station to Pala station. However, there are services departing from Wilshire / Normandie Station and arriving at Melrose Dr Station via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Koreatown and Pala is 118 miles. The road distance is 99.5 miles.
The best way to get from Koreatown to Pala without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Koreatown to Pala, including transfers.
Koreatown to Pala train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Koreatown to Pala train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Koreatown to Pala is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Koreatown to Pala.
There are 264+ hotels available in Pala.
What companies run services between Koreatown, 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 Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- 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
- $12–17
- 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
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