There are 3 ways to get from Corona to Poway by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Corona - North Main to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
4h 43m$17–32Drive 78.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Corona to Powaycar 78.7 mi
1h 20m$15–21Bus
- Take the bus from Corona Transit Center to Promenade Mallbus 206
- Take the bus from Temecula to Escondidobus Lxus 2121
5h 47m$28–51
Corona to Poway by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Corona to Poway is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Corona to Poway is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Corona to Poway. However, there are services departing from Corona Transit Center and arriving at Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Promenade Mall, Temecula, Escondido Transit Center and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Corona to Poway. However, there are services departing from Corona - North Main and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Corona and Poway is 118 miles. The road distance is 79.2 miles.
The best way to get from Corona to Poway without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 43m and costs $17 - $35.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Corona to Poway, including transfers.
Corona to Poway bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Corona Transit Center station.
Corona to Poway train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Corona - North Main station.
Corona to Poway bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Promenade Mall station.
What companies run services between Corona, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Corona Transit Center to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Promenade Mall, Moreno + Front, Temecula, Escondido, Escondido Transit Center, and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 5h 47m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Corona - North Main to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Corona Transit Center to Promenade Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
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Corona to Poway train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Corona to Poway is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Corona to Poway.
There are 408+ hotels available in Poway.


