There are 3 ways to get from Lancaster to Poway by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 54m$62–107Drive 161.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lancaster to Powaycar 161.1 mi
2h 59m$30–43Train, bus
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
9h 8m$35–60
Lancaster to Poway by train, foot, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Poway is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Poway is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Poway. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
The distance between Lancaster and Poway is 203 miles. The road distance is 162.1 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Poway without a car is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Lancaster to Poway, including transfers.
Lancaster to Poway train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to Poway train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Poway is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Lancaster to Poway.
There are 408+ hotels available in Poway.
What companies run services between Lancaster, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Lancaster to Poway Rd & Quate Ct via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center, Escondido Transit Center, Escondido Transit Center, and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 7h 54m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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