What is the cheapest way to get from Poway to Costa Mesa?

The cheapest way to get from Poway to Costa Mesa is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poway to Costa Mesa?

The fastest way to get from Poway to Costa Mesa is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Poway and Costa Mesa?

No, there is no direct bus from Poway to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr and arriving at Oc Fair-Yellow Gate via Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station, San Diego and Irvine Station-Dock 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Poway and Costa Mesa?

No, there is no direct train from Poway to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at Irvine via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Poway to Costa Mesa?

The distance between Poway and Costa Mesa is 93 miles. The road distance is 79.2 miles.

How do I travel from Poway to Costa Mesa without a car?

The best way to get from Poway to Costa Mesa without a car is to tram and train which takes 5h 11m and costs $16 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Poway to Costa Mesa?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Poway to Costa Mesa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poway to Costa Mesa bus from?

Poway to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station.

Where do I catch the Poway to Costa Mesa train from?

Poway to Costa Mesa train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center station.

Where does the Poway to Costa Mesa bus arrive?

Poway to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at India St & C St station.

Where does the Poway to Costa Mesa train arrive?

Poway to Costa Mesa train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.

Can I drive from Poway to Costa Mesa?

Yes, the driving distance between Poway to Costa Mesa is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Poway to Costa Mesa.

Where can I stay near Costa Mesa?

There are 1533+ hotels available in Costa Mesa.

Poway to Costa Mesa - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Poway to Costa Mesa by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
2. Take the train from Oceanside to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 11m
$16–31
Drive 78.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poway to Costa Mesacar 78.7 mi
1h 36m
$15–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to India St & C Stbus 235
2. Take the bus from San Diego to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 34m
$34–52
Bus, line 55 bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to 19Th-Harborbus 55
5h 54m
$24–45
Bus, train, line 55 bus
1. Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to India St & C Stbus 235
2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain
3. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to 19Th-Harborbus 55
6h 1m
$38–79

Poway to Costa Mesa by bus, tram, and train

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Distance: 92.7 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Poway, CA, USA and Costa Mesa, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr to Oc Fair-Yellow Gate via Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station, India St & C St, San Diego, Irvine, and Irvine Station-Dock 5 in around 5h 34m.

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