There are 5 ways to get from Culver City to Poway by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 9m$119–184Drive 123.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Culver City to Powaycar 123.5 mi
2h 12m$23–33Line 33 bus, bus, line 235 bus, line 944 bus
- Take the bus from Venice / Hughes to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus 33
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
- Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus 235 / ...
- Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Drbus 944
6h 50m$51–77Line 33 bus, train, line 235 bus, line 944 bus
- Take the bus from Venice / Hughes to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus 33
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
- Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus 235 / ...
- Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Drbus 944
6h 42m$46–97Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus FlixBus 2006 / ...
8h 5m$26–47
Culver City to Poway by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Culver City to Poway is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Culver City to Poway is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Culver City to Poway. However, there are services departing from Venice / Hughes and arriving at Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Los Angeles, Santa Fe Depot and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Culver City station to Poway station. However, there are services departing from Culver City Station and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Culver City and Poway is 132 miles. The road distance is 124.2 miles.
The best way to get from Culver City to Poway without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Culver City to Poway, including transfers.
Culver City to Poway bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Venice / Hughes station.
Culver City to Poway train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Culver City to Poway is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $110 - $190. Alternatively, you can line 33 bus and bus and line 235 bus and line 944 bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Culver City, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Venice / Hughes to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 6h 50m.
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
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Venice / Hughes to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Venice / Hughes to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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
- $45–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Santa Fe Depot to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Santa Fe Depot to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Culver City to Poway bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station.
Culver City to Poway train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Culver City to Poway is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Culver City to Poway.
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