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Oceanside to Poway buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Oceanside and Poway takes 3h 18m and the fastest bus takes 2h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oceanside 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 18m
Duration
44 mi
Distance
$20
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Line 302 bus, line 305 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Coast Hwy & Topeka St to Vista Transit Center Stall 4bus bus 302 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 7 to Escondido Transit Center Stall 6bus bus 305
3h 34m
$8–20

Oceanside to Poway bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Oceanside and Poway. The earliest departure is at 4:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Oceanside is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Poway at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Vista Transit Center Stall 4 and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    North County TransitNorth County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 26m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitNorth County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 24m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitNorth County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 24m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitNorth County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    North County TransitNorth County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit7h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    North County TransitNorth County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 39m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitNorth County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 40m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitNorth County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 45m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitNorth County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 21m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oceanside 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.

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  • Distance: 44.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Coast Hwy & Topeka St to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Vista Transit Center Stall 4, Vista Transit Center Stall 7, Escondido Transit Center Stall 6, Escondido Transit Center, and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 3h 34m.

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