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How to get fromPoway to San Joseby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Poway to San Jose by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Line 290 bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    4h 54m
    $80–288

  2. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLD - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    7h 13m
    $58–273

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 28m
    $76–155

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 36m
    $259–455

  5. Drive 453.2 mi

    1. Drive from Poway to San Josecar car 453.2 mi
    7h 45m
    $83–120

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    5h 50m
    $214–287

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    6h 7m
    $86–286

  8. Bus via Tijuana

    1. Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Broadway & Park Blbus bus 235
    2. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus bus San Ysidro
    13h 54m
    $98–150

Poway to San Jose by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 447.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Poway to San Jose via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Los Angeles in around 13h 36m.

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