There are 4 ways to get from Chino to Poway by train (Amtrak), bus, shuttle, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 5m$125–194Drive 93.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chino to Powaycar 93.6 mi
1h 37m$18–25Line 204 bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter to University + Marketbus 204
- Take a shuttle bus from Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWYLas Vegas
6h 41m$29–50Bus
- Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to Cal State LA Wbus 707 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 39m$48–85
Chino to Poway by bus and shuttle
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chino to Poway is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chino to Poway is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Chino to Poway. However, there are services departing from Central @ C Street and arriving at Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Montclair Transit Center, Cal State La Transit Center, Los Angeles, Santa Fe Depot and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Chino to Poway station. However, there are services departing from Montclair and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Chino and Poway is 161 miles. The road distance is 94.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chino to Poway without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Chino to Poway, including transfers.
Chino to Poway bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Montclair Transit Center station.
Chino to Poway train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Montclair station.
The best way to get from Chino to Poway is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 8h 39m.
What companies run services between Chino, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Central @ C Street to Poway via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Solana Beach Amtrak Station in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central @ C Street to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Montclair Transit Center, Cal State LA W, Cal State La Transit Center, Alameda / Los Angeles, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 8h 39m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Montclair to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter to University + Market
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Shuttle from Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Montclair Transit Center to Cal State LA W
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Chino to Poway bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Cal State LA W station.
Chino to Poway train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chino to Poway is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Chino to Poway.
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