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 train between Poway and Costa Mesa?

No, there is no direct train from Poway station to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Santa Ana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Poway to Costa Mesa?

The distance between Poway and Costa Mesa is 94 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 train which takes 3h 6m and costs $100 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Poway to Costa Mesa, including transfers.

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

Poway to Costa Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Where does the Poway to Costa Mesa train arrive?

Poway to Costa Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana 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 1402+ hotels available in Costa Mesa.

Poway to Costa Mesa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 55 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Poway to Costa Mesa by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or tram

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 6m
$108–147
Drive 78.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poway to Costa Mesacar 78.7 mi
1h 36m
$15–21
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
5h 59m
$32–69
Tram, train
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

Poway to Costa Mesa by bus and train

91Weekly Services

5h 59mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 93.1 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Ana hourly. Tickets cost $17–40 and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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