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How to get fromSan Jose to Powayby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from San Jose to Poway by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport, line 235 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus bus
    4h 50m
    $78–498

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 18m
    $71–136

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    16h 15m
    $142–321

  4. Drive  453.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Powaycar car 453.5 mi
    7h 46m
    $83–120

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    4h 24m
    $166–430

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

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus bus
    5h 46m
    $80–297

  7. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    6h
    $82–265

  8. Bus via Tijuana

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    13h 52m
    $98–150

San Jose to Poway by bus and tram (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 453.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 11h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Poway Rd & Quate Ct via Los Angeles, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center, Escondido Transit Center, Escondido Transit Center, and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 16h 15m.

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