The average bus between Encinitas and Poway takes 4h 16m and the fastest bus takes 2h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Encinitas to Poway. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Encinitas and Poway. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Encinitas is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Poway at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at UTC Transit Center and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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2h 35m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Encinitas to Poway? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas to Poway. However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & K St station and arriving at Miramar College Transit Station via UTC Transit Center station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Encinitas to Poway bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Hwy 101 & K St station.
Encinitas to Poway bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Miramar College Transit Station.
The distance between Encinitas and Poway is 25.3 km. The road distance is 36 km.
You can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via UTC Transit Center, Miramar College Transit Station, and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 3h 23m.