How to get fromPoway to San Diegoby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Poway to San Diego by bus, car, or taxi

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Line 944 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Poway Rd & Community Rd to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus 944
2. Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Broadway & 4th Avbus 235 / ...
1h 15m
$4–10
Drive 22 mi
1. Drive from Poway to San Diegocar 22 mi
27 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Poway to San Diegotaxi 22 mi
27 min
$100–120
Line 944 bus, line 290 bus
1. Take the bus from Poway Rd & 13236 to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus 944
2. Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Broadway & 2nd Avbus 290
1h 48m
$4–10

Poway to San Diego by bus

114Weekly Buses

1h 15mAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 33.3 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Poway, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Poway Rd & Community Rd to Broadway & 4th Av via Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 1h 15m.

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