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How to get fromPoway to Carlsbadby bus, tram, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Poway to Carlsbad by bus, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 235 bus, tram

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    1. Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235
    2. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Coast Hwy Stationtram tram Sprinter
    2h 4m
    $6–17

  2. Line 945 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Midland Rd & Janette Ln to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus bus 945
    2. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Coast Hwy Stationtram tram Sprinter
    2h 16m
    $6–17

  3. Drive 29.8 mi

    1. Drive from Poway to Carlsbadcar car 29.8 mi
    37 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Poway to Carlsbadtaxi taxi 29.8 mi
    37 min
    $130–170

  5. Line 235 bus, line 305 bus, line 302 bus

    1. Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235
    2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to Vista Transit Center Stall 7bus bus 305
    3. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 4 to Coast Hwy & Vista Waybus bus 302
    3h 4m
    $8–20

Poway to Carlsbad by bus and tram

Calendar149Weekly Services
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Poway, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr to Coast Hwy & Vista Way via Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station, Escondido Transit Center, Escondido Transit Center Stall 6, Vista Transit Center Stall 7, and Vista Transit Center Stall 4 in around 3h 4m.

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