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How to get fromSan Diego to Palaby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Pala by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the taxi from Melrose Dr Station to Palataxi taxi
    2h
    $85–124

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 8th Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 280
    2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Pala Mission Rd & Temecula Rdbus bus 388
    3h 6m
    $4–10

  3. Drive 52.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Palacar car 52.2 mi
    56 min
    $10–14

  4. Bus via Broadway & 5th Av

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 5th Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Pala Mission Rd & Temecula Rdbus bus 388
    3h 34m
    $4–10

San Diego to Pala by bus

Calendar59Weekly Buses
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 67.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Pala, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Broadway & 8th Av to Pala Mission Rd & Temecula Rd via Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 in around 3h 6m.

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