There are 3 ways to get from Van Nuys to Pala Casino by train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Van Nuys to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 59m$105–161Drive 112.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Van Nuys to Pala Casinocar 112.5 mi
2h 3m$21–30Train, bus
- Take the train from Van Nuys to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Pala Casinobus 388
6h 32m$37–81
Van Nuys to Pala Casino by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Van Nuys to Pala Casino is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Van Nuys to Pala Casino is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct train from Van Nuys to Pala Casino station. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys and arriving at Melrose Dr Station via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Van Nuys and Pala Casino is 131 miles. The road distance is 113.2 miles.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to Pala Casino without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Van Nuys to Pala Casino, including transfers.
Van Nuys to Pala Casino train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
Van Nuys to Pala Casino train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Van Nuys to Pala Casino is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Van Nuys to Pala Casino.
There are 225+ hotels available in Pala Casino.
What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Pala Casino, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Oceanside every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 54m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Pala Casino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
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