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How to get fromSan Francisco to Powayby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from San Francisco to Poway by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    3h 44m
    $165–422

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Diegobus bus FlixBus N2003
    12h 39m
    $76–126

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    17h 2m
    $236–459

  4. Drive 496.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Powaycar car 496.2 mi
    8h 20m
    $91–131

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport, line 235 bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus bus
    5h 21m
    $76–257

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport, line 235 bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus bus
    5h 25m
    $77–293

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane OAK - CLD
    5h 46m
    $181–508

  8. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, line 235 bus, line 944 bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Poway Rd & Poway Plazabus bus
    6h 19m
    $88–509

  9. Bus via San Francisco Bus Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    15h 23m
    $79–150

San Francisco to Poway by bus and tram (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 461.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Francisco to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 10h 35m.

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