There are 4 ways to get from Poway to Santa Clarita by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain AV Line
4h 38m$127–186Drive 146.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poway to Santa Claritacar 146.2 mi
2h 37m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to India St & C Stbus 235
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus
7h 29m$60–91Bus via Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Glendale Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
7h 54m$34–66
Poway to Santa Clarita by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poway to Santa Clarita is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Poway to Santa Clarita is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Poway to Santa Clarita station. However, there are services departing from Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr and arriving at Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station, San Diego and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Poway station to Santa Clarita. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Newhall via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Poway and Santa Clarita is 151 miles. The road distance is 147 miles.
The best way to get from Poway to Santa Clarita without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Poway to Santa Clarita, including transfers.
Poway to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station.
Poway to Santa Clarita train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Poway to Santa Clarita is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $120 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Poway, CA, USA and Santa Clarita, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Poway to Newhall via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station, India St & C St, San Diego, and Los Angeles in around 7h 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Newhall
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to India St & C St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Glendale Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Poway to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at India St & C St station.
Poway to Santa Clarita train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poway to Santa Clarita is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Poway to Santa Clarita.
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