There are 5 ways to get from Glendale to Poway by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 49m$121–183Drive 121.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Glendale to Powaycar 121.7 mi
2h 12m$23–33Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
6h 23m$25–49Train via San Diego (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Glendale Amtrak to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 27m$45–95Bus via Olive / 5th (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 55m$47–74
Glendale to Poway by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glendale to Poway is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Glendale to Poway is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Glendale to Poway. However, there are services departing from Glendale Bus Stop and arriving at Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Santa Fe Depot and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Glendale to Poway station. However, there are services departing from Glendale and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Glendale and Poway is 127 miles. The road distance is 122.4 miles.
The best way to get from Glendale to Poway without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Glendale to Poway, including transfers.
Glendale to Poway bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Glendale Bus Stop station.
Glendale to Poway train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Glendale to Poway is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $120 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $50 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Glendale, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $20–40 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Glendale Amtrak to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Glendale to Poway bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Glendale to Poway train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glendale to Poway is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Glendale to Poway.
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