There are 5 ways to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Poway by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle
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Train, bus, line 235 bus, line 944 bus
best- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus 235
- Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Poway Rd & Poway Plazabus 944
5h 7m$40–64Drive 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
6h 54m$38–84Line 66 bus, line 15 bus, shuttle, 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 a shuttle bus from San Bernardino to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY
- 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 18m$32–49Line 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 23m$37–59
Rancho Cucamonga to Poway by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
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 Foothill @ Archibald and arriving at Midland Rd & Janette Ln via Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, San Bernardino, Escondido Transit Center and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
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 6h 54m.
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 train and bus and line 235 bus and line 944 bus which takes 5h 7m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Poway, including transfers.
Rancho Cucamonga to Poway bus services, operated by Omnitrans, depart from Foothill @ Archibald 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 train which takes 6h 54m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can line 66 bus and line 15 bus and bus and line 235 bus and line 945 bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?
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 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Foothill @ Archibald to Midland Rd & Janette Ln via Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, G Street @ Oak, San Bernardino, Escondido, Escondido Transit Center, and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station in around 6h 23m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Rancho Cucamonga to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- 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
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Rancho Cucamonga to Poway bus services, operated by Omnitrans, arrive at Fontana Metrolink Transit Center 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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