There are 4 ways to get from West Hollywood to Poway by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 8m$119–184Drive 123.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Hollywood to Powaycar 123.1 mi
2h 13m$23–33Line 4 bus, bus, line 235 bus, line 944 bus
- Take the bus from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Hill / 5thbus 4
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
- Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus 235 / ...
- Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Drbus 944
7h 14m$47–79Train via San Diego (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 33m$48–99
West Hollywood to Poway by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Hollywood to Poway is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from West Hollywood to Poway is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from West Hollywood to Poway. However, there are services departing from Santa Monica / Fairfax and arriving at Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Olive / 5th, Los Angeles, Santa Fe Depot and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from West Hollywood station to Poway station. However, there are services departing from Wilshire / La Cienega Station and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between West Hollywood and Poway is 132 miles. The road distance is 123.9 miles.
The best way to get from West Hollywood to Poway without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from West Hollywood to Poway, including transfers.
West Hollywood to Poway bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Monica / Fairfax station.
West Hollywood to Poway train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from West Hollywood to Poway is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $110 - $190. Alternatively, you can line 4 bus and bus and line 235 bus and line 944 bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between West Hollywood, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Hill / 5th, Olive / 5th, Alameda / Los Angeles, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 7h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Hill / 5th
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Santa Fe Depot to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
West Hollywood to Poway bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Hill / 5th station.
West Hollywood to Poway train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Hollywood to Poway is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from West Hollywood to Poway.
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