There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Pauma Valley by train, tram, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram, line 388 bus
best- 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 Hwy 76 & Pauma Valley Drbus 388
5h 10m$32–68Train, tram, line 388 bus via L.A. Union Station
cheapest- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Hwy 76 & Pauma Valley Drbus 388
5h 11m$16–28Bus, line 388 bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Hwy 76 & Pauma Valley Drbus 388
6h 9m$39–56Drive 103.4 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Pauma Valleycar 103.4 mi
1h 49m$19–28
Los Angeles to Pauma Valley by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Pauma Valley is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Pauma Valley is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles to Pauma Valley. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Hwy 76 & Pauma Valley Dr via Plaza St & Highway 101 and Escondido Transit Center Stall 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Los Angeles and Pauma Valley is 131 miles. The road distance is 104.1 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Pauma Valley without a car is to train and tram and line 388 bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Los Angeles to Pauma Valley, including transfers.
Los Angeles to Pauma Valley bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Los Angeles to Pauma Valley bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Pauma Valley is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Los Angeles to Pauma Valley.
There are 90+ hotels available in Pauma Valley.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Pauma Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Los Angeles to Hwy 76 & Pauma Valley Dr via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Plaza St & Highway 101, and Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 in around 6h 9m.
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
- $28–60
- 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
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 Hwy 76 & Pauma Valley Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- 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 Hwy 76 & Pauma Valley Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
Bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Hwy 76 & Pauma Valley Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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