There are 5 ways to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Poway by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via San Bernardino Transit Center
best- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus Lxus 2121
5h 21m$42–66Drive 95.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Powaycar 95.9 mi
1h 39m$18–26Train
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 5m$60–104Line 66 bus, line 15 bus, bus, line 235 bus, line 945 bus
- Take the bus from Foothill @ Archibald to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus 66
- Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to G Street @ Oakbus 15
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus 235 / ...
- Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Midland Rd & Janette Lnbus 945
6h 19m$37–59Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0901
7h 43m$32–52
Rancho Cucamonga to Poway by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Poway is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Poway is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Rancho Cucamonga to Poway. However, there are services departing from San Bernardino Transit Center and arriving at Poway Rd & Poway Plaza via San Bernardino, Escondido Transit Center and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Rancho Cucamonga to Poway. However, there are services departing from Rancho Cucamonga and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Rancho Cucamonga and Poway is 123 miles. The road distance is 96.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Poway without a car is to bus via San Bernardino Transit Center which takes 5h 21m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Poway, including transfers.
Rancho Cucamonga to Poway bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from San Bernardino station.
Rancho Cucamonga to Poway train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Rancho Cucamonga station.
The best way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Poway is to bus via San Bernardino Transit Center which takes 5h 21m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?
Limousine Express operates a bus from San Bernardino to Escondido once daily. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rancho Cucamonga to Poway Rd & Quate Ct via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center, Escondido Transit Center, Escondido Transit Center, and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 7h 5m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from San Bernardino to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $29–45
Bus from San Bernardino to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $29–45
- Phone
- +1 (909) 379-7100
- Website
- Omnitrans
Bus from Foothill @ Archibald to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Omnitrans
Bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to G Street @ Oak
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Omnitrans
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Midland Rd & Janette Ln
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montclair Transcenter to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Rancho Cucamonga to Poway bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Escondido station.
Rancho Cucamonga to Poway train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rancho Cucamonga to Poway is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Poway.
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