There are 4 ways to get from Santa Clarita to Poway by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram
6h 37m$36–78Drive 146.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Clarita to Powaycar 146.5 mi
2h 38m$27–39Train, bus
- Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 1m$42–71Train, bus via San Diego
- Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus FlixBus N2003 / ...
7h 1m$30–49
Santa Clarita to Poway by train, foot, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santa Clarita to Poway is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Clarita to Poway is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Clarita to Poway. However, there are services departing from Newhall and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Santa Clarita and Poway is 156 miles. The road distance is 147.4 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Clarita to Poway without a car is to train and tram which takes 6h 37m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Santa Clarita to Poway, including transfers.
Santa Clarita to Poway train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Newhall station.
Santa Clarita to Poway train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Clarita to Poway is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Santa Clarita to Poway.
There are 401+ hotels available in Poway.
What companies run services between Santa Clarita, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Santa Clarita to Poway. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, 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 Newhall to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 7h 1m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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