There are 4 ways to get from La Mesa to Poway by tram, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, line 235 bus
best- Take the tram from La Mesa Blvd Station to City College Stationtram Orange
- Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus 235
2h 18m$6–24Drive 21.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Mesa to Powaycar 21.5 mi
26 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from La Mesa to Powaytaxi 21.5 mi
26 min$95–120Line 1 bus, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from La Mesa Bl & Culowee St to Fashion Valley Transit Centerbus 1
- Take the bus from Fashion Valley Transit Center to Miramar College Transit Stationbus 20
2h 56m$8–20
La Mesa to Poway by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Mesa to Poway is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from La Mesa to Poway is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from La Mesa to Poway. However, there are services departing from La Mesa Bl & Culowee St and arriving at Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Fashion Valley Transit Center, Miramar College Transit Station and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between La Mesa and Poway is 40 miles. The road distance is 21.6 miles.
The best way to get from La Mesa to Poway without a car is to tram and line 235 bus which takes 2h 18m and costs $6 - $25.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from La Mesa to Poway, including transfers.
La Mesa to Poway bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from La Mesa Bl & Culowee St station.
La Mesa to Poway bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Fashion Valley Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Mesa to Poway is 22 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from La Mesa to Poway.
There are 340+ hotels available in Poway.
What companies run services between La Mesa, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from La Mesa Bl & Culowee St to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Fashion Valley Transit Center, Miramar College Transit Station, and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 2h 56m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from La Mesa Blvd Station to City College Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 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 La Mesa Bl & Culowee St to Fashion Valley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 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 Fashion Valley Transit Center to Miramar College Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 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
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-503-0500
- Website
- coastalcabdispatch.com
Orange Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-223-5555
- Website
- taxi-sandiego.com
San Diego Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 619-906-0192
- Website
- sdtaxiservice.com
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