There are 3 ways to get from San Juan Capistrano to Poway by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
3h 20m$14–28Drive 61.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Juan Capistrano to Powaycar 61.1 mi
1h 6m$12–17Train, line 303 bus, line 305 bus
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
- Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 7 to Escondido Transit Center Stall 6bus 305
4h 28m$14–26
San Juan Capistrano to Poway by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Juan Capistrano to Poway is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from San Juan Capistrano to Poway is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct train from San Juan Capistrano station to Poway. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between San Juan Capistrano and Poway is 69 miles. The road distance is 61.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Juan Capistrano to Poway without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 20m and costs $13 - $28.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from San Juan Capistrano to Poway, including transfers.
San Juan Capistrano to Poway train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
San Juan Capistrano to Poway train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Juan Capistrano to Poway is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from San Juan Capistrano to Poway.
There are 354+ hotels available in Poway.
What companies run services between San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from San Juan Capistrano to Poway. However, you can take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center, take the vehicle to Escondido Transit Center, walk to Escondido Transit Center, take the line 235 bus to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station, then take the line 944 bus to Poway Rd & Quate Ct. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Vista Transit Center Stall 7, Escondido Transit Center Stall 6, Escondido Transit Center, and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 4h 28m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- 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
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 7 to Escondido Transit Center Stall 6
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
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