What is the cheapest way to get from Ventura to Poway?

The cheapest way to get from Ventura to Poway is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ventura to Poway?

The fastest way to get from Ventura to Poway is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Ventura and Poway?

No, there is no direct bus from Ventura to Poway. However, there are services departing from Ventura, CA and arriving at Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, Santa Fe Depot and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Ventura and Poway?

No, there is no direct train from Ventura to Poway. However, there are services departing from Ventura Amtrak and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Ventura to Poway?

The distance between Ventura and Poway is 203 miles. The road distance is 183.6 miles.

How do I travel from Ventura to Poway without a car?

The best way to get from Ventura to Poway without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs $55 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Ventura to Poway?

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Ventura to Poway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ventura to Poway bus from?

Ventura to Poway bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Ventura, CA station.

Where do I catch the Ventura to Poway train from?

Ventura to Poway train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ventura Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Ventura to Poway?

The best way to get from Ventura to Poway is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Ventura to Poway bus arrive?

Ventura to Poway bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.

Where does the Ventura to Poway train arrive?

Ventura to Poway train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.

Can I drive from Ventura to Poway?

Yes, the driving distance between Ventura to Poway is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Ventura to Poway.

Where can I stay near Poway?

There are 398+ hotels available in Poway.

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ventura Amtrak to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 3m
$60–124
Drive 182.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ventura to Powaycar 182.5 mi
3h 14m
$34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus reLAXsan
7h 43m
$120–193
Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly, line 235 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Clara and Oak WB to SB Airport NBbus
2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus
5h 10m
$198–239
Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
6h 20m
$217–988

Ventura to Poway by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 201.8 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ventura Amtrak to Oceanside every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ventura, CA to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, San Diego, Old Town Station, Santa Fe Depot, Santa Fe Depot, and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 7h 43m.

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