The average bus between La Mesa and Poway takes 2h 58m and the fastest bus takes 2h 11m. There is a bus service every few hours from La Mesa 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.
Buses run hourly between La Mesa and Poway. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Mesa is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Poway at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Fashion Valley Transit Center and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from La Mesa 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.
No, there is no direct bus from La Mesa to Poway. However, there are services departing from La Mesa station and arriving at Poway station via Fashion Valley Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
La Mesa to Poway bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from La Mesa Bl & Culowee St station.
La Mesa to Poway bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Miramar College Transit Station.
The distance between La Mesa and Poway is 21.7 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a bus from La Mesa Bl & Culowee St to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Fashion Valley Transit Center, Miramar College Transit Station, and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 2h 56m.