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How to get fromCarlsbad to Powayby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlsbad to Poway by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, line 235 bus

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    1. Take the tram from Coast Hwy Station to Escondido Transit Centertram tram Sprinter
    2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus bus 235
    2h 14m
    $6–16

  2. Tram, line 945 bus

    1. Take the tram from Coast Hwy Station to Escondido Transit Centertram tram Sprinter
    2. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Midland Rd & Janette Lnbus bus 945
    2h 31m
    $6–16

  3. Drive 29.6 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Powaycar car 29.6 mi
    38 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carlsbad to Powaytaxi taxi 29.6 mi
    38 min
    $130–160

  5. Line 302 bus, line 305 bus, line 235 bus

    1. Take the bus from Marron Rd & Monroe 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
    3. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus bus 235
    3h 7m
    $8–20

Carlsbad to Poway by tram and bus

Calendar149Weekly Services
Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Marron Rd & Monroe 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 7m.

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