Carlsbad to Poway Buses

Carlsbad to Poway buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carlsbad and Poway takes 3h 13m and the fastest bus takes 2h 26m. There is a bus service every few hours from Carlsbad to Poway. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 13m
Duration: 39 mi
Distance: $20
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Line 302 bus, line 305 bus, line 235 bus

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Take the bus from Marron Rd & Monroe St to Vista Transit Center Stall 4bus 302
Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 7 to Escondido Transit Center Stall 6bus 305
Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus 235

3h 17m

$8–20

Carlsbad to Poway bus times

Buses run hourly between Carlsbad and Poway. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlsbad is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Poway at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Vista Transit Center Stall 4 and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:22 PM → 5:50 AM
Arrives next day
7h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:52 AM → 7:18 AM
2h 26m • 3 changes
5:21 AM → 7:48 AM
2h 27m • 3 changes
5:51 AM → 8:23 AM
2h 32m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:52 AM → 7:18 AM
2h 26m • 3 changes
5:21 AM → 7:48 AM
2h 27m • 3 changes
5:51 AM → 8:23 AM
2h 32m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:52 AM → 7:18 AM
2h 26m • 3 changes
5:21 AM → 7:48 AM
2h 27m • 3 changes
5:51 AM → 8:23 AM
2h 32m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:52 AM → 7:18 AM
2h 26m • 3 changes
5:21 AM → 7:48 AM
2h 27m • 3 changes
5:51 AM → 8:23 AM
2h 32m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 7m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:52 AM → 7:18 AM
2h 26m • 3 changes
5:21 AM → 7:48 AM
2h 27m • 3 changes
5:51 AM → 8:23 AM
2h 32m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 7m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlsbad to Poway? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Trip Overview

Line 302 bus, line 305 bus, line 235 bus

Carlsbad to Poway bus times

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:22 PM → 5:50 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:52 AM → 7:18 AM

5:21 AM → 7:48 AM

5:51 AM → 8:23 AM

6:20 AM → 9:27 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:52 AM → 7:18 AM

5:21 AM → 7:48 AM

5:51 AM → 8:23 AM

6:20 AM → 9:27 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:52 AM → 7:18 AM

5:21 AM → 7:48 AM

5:51 AM → 8:23 AM

6:20 AM → 9:27 AM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:52 AM → 7:18 AM

5:21 AM → 7:48 AM

5:51 AM → 8:23 AM

6:20 AM → 9:27 AM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:52 AM → 7:18 AM

5:21 AM → 7:48 AM

5:51 AM → 8:23 AM

6:20 AM → 9:27 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?

Bus from Marron Rd & Monroe St to Vista Transit Center Stall 4

Bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 7 to Escondido Transit Center Stall 6

Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station

Carlsbad to Poway buses

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Trip Overview

Line 302 bus, line 305 bus, line 235 bus

Carlsbad to Poway bus times

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:22 PM → 5:50 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:52 AM → 7:18 AM

5:21 AM → 7:48 AM

5:51 AM → 8:23 AM

6:20 AM → 9:27 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:52 AM → 7:18 AM

5:21 AM → 7:48 AM

5:51 AM → 8:23 AM

6:20 AM → 9:27 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:52 AM → 7:18 AM

5:21 AM → 7:48 AM

5:51 AM → 8:23 AM

6:20 AM → 9:27 AM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:52 AM → 7:18 AM

5:21 AM → 7:48 AM

5:51 AM → 8:23 AM

6:20 AM → 9:27 AM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:52 AM → 7:18 AM

5:21 AM → 7:48 AM

5:51 AM → 8:23 AM

6:20 AM → 9:27 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?

Bus from Marron Rd & Monroe St to Vista Transit Center Stall 4

Bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 7 to Escondido Transit Center Stall 6

Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station

Bus trips from Carlsbad

Bus trips to Poway

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10:22 PM → 5:50 AM
Arrives next day