There are 2 ways to get from Pasadena to Poway by train (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Pasadena to Poway is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Pasadena to Poway is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct train from Pasadena station to Poway station. However, there are services departing from Memorial Park Station and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Pasadena and Poway is 131 miles. The road distance is 120.6 miles.
The best way to get from Pasadena to Poway without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $140 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Pasadena to Poway, including transfers.
Pasadena to Poway train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Pasadena to Poway train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pasadena to Poway is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Pasadena to Poway.
There are 400+ hotels available in Poway.
What companies run services between Pasadena, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 2h 12m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
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