There are 4 ways to get from San Bernardino to Poway by bus, train, tram, car, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus Lxus 2121
3h 25mDrive 89.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Bernardino to Powaycar 89.5 mi
1h 34m$17–24Train, tram
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
5h 17m$19–35Shuttle, line 945 bus
- Take a shuttle bus from San Bernardino to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWYLas Vegas
- Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Midland Rd & Janette Lnbus 945
3h 35m$29–45
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Bernardino to Poway is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from San Bernardino to Poway is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from San Bernardino to Poway. However, there are services departing from San Bernardino and arriving at Poway Rd & Poway Plaza via Escondido Transit Center and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from San Bernardino to Poway. However, there are services departing from San Bernardino - Downtown and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between San Bernardino and Poway is 106 miles. The road distance is 90 miles.
The best way to get from San Bernardino to Poway without a car is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from San Bernardino to Poway, including transfers.
San Bernardino to Poway bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from San Bernardino station.
San Bernardino to Poway train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from San Bernardino - Downtown station.
San Bernardino to Poway bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Escondido station.
What companies run services between San Bernardino, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?
Limousine Express operates a bus from San Bernardino to Escondido once daily, and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Website
- example.com
Bus from San Bernardino to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Shuttle from San Bernardino to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Midland Rd & Janette Ln
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
San Bernardino to Poway train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Bernardino to Poway is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from San Bernardino to Poway.
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