What is the cheapest way to get from Monterey Park to Pala?

The cheapest way to get from Monterey Park to Pala is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Monterey Park to Pala?

The fastest way to get from Monterey Park to Pala is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Monterey Park and Pala?

No, there is no direct bus from Monterey Park to Pala. However, there are services departing from Garvey / Garfield and arriving at Pala Mission Rd & Temecula Rd via Los Angeles Downtown and Escondido Transit Center Stall 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Monterey Park and Pala?

No, there is no direct train from Monterey Park station to Pala station. However, there are services departing from Atlantic Station and arriving at Melrose Dr Station via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Monterey Park to Pala?

The distance between Monterey Park and Pala is 130 miles. The road distance is 89.5 miles.

How do I travel from Monterey Park to Pala without a car?

The best way to get from Monterey Park to Pala without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $100 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Monterey Park to Pala?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Monterey Park to Pala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monterey Park to Pala bus from?

Monterey Park to Pala bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Downtown station.

Where do I catch the Monterey Park to Pala train from?

Monterey Park to Pala train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Monterey Park to Pala?

The best way to get from Monterey Park to Pala is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $100 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $40 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Monterey Park to Pala bus arrive?

Monterey Park to Pala bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.

Where does the Monterey Park to Pala train arrive?

Monterey Park to Pala train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.

Can I drive from Monterey Park to Pala?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey Park to Pala is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Monterey Park to Pala.

Where can I stay near Pala?

There are 247+ hotels available in Pala.

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 24m
$102–161
Drive 89 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Monterey Park to Palacar 89 mi
1h 33m
$17–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus FlixBus 2017
2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Pala Mission Rd & Temecula Rdbus 388
7h 16m
$21–39
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Pala Mission Rd & Temecula Rdbus 388
7h 10m
$33–74

Monterey Park to Pala by bus and tram

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7h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 129.2 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Monterey Park, 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garvey / Garfield to Pala Mission Rd & Temecula Rd via Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center, Escondido Transit Center, and Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 in around 7h 16m.

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