What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Poway?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Poway is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Poway?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Poway is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and Poway?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Poway. However, there are services departing from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate and arriving at Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Santa Ana Bus Stop, Santa Fe Depot and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Costa Mesa and Poway?

No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa to Poway. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to Poway?

The distance between Costa Mesa and Poway is 94 miles. The road distance is 79.5 miles.

How do I travel from Costa Mesa to Poway without a car?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Poway without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 43m and costs $16 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to Poway?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Costa Mesa to Poway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Poway bus from?

Costa Mesa to Poway bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Poway train from?

Costa Mesa to Poway train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Poway bus arrive?

Costa Mesa to Poway bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Poway train arrive?

Costa Mesa to Poway train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to Poway?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Poway is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Costa Mesa to Poway.

Where can I stay near Poway?

There are 398+ hotels available in Poway.

Costa Mesa to Poway - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and line 235 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Poway by train, tram, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Irvine to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
4h 43m
$16–31
Drive 79.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Powaycar 79.1 mi
1h 36m
$15–21
Bus, line 235 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus 235 / ...
5h 10m
$20–36
Line 55 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Flower-6Thbus 55
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 21m
$38–79

Costa Mesa to Poway by bus, train, and tram

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Distance: 93.1 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Diego, Seaport Village Station, Santa Fe Depot, Santa Fe Depot, and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 5h 10m.

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