There are 4 ways to get from Valencia to Poway by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Santa Clarita to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 45m$64–116Drive 151.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Valencia to Powaycar 151.8 mi
2h 41m$28–40Train, 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$78–112Train, bus via Old Town Station
- Take the train from Santa Clarita to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus FlixBus 2006 / ...
8h 18m$55–84
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valencia to Poway is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Valencia to Poway is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Valencia to Poway. However, there are services departing from Santa Clarita and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Valencia and Poway is 167 miles. The road distance is 152.6 miles.
The best way to get from Valencia to Poway without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Valencia to Poway, including transfers.
Valencia to Poway train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Santa Clarita station.
Valencia to Poway train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valencia to Poway is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Valencia to Poway.
There are 364+ hotels available in Poway.
What companies run services between Valencia, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Valencia to Poway Rd & Quate Ct via Santa Clarita, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center, Escondido Transit Center, Escondido Transit Center, and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Santa Clarita to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- 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 Santa Clarita to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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