What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Poway?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Poway is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Poway?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Poway is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $14 - $21.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to Poway?

The distance between Costa Mesa and Poway is 98 miles. The road distance is 79.5 miles.

How do I travel from Costa Mesa to Poway without a car?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Poway without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 50m and costs $50 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to Poway?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Costa Mesa to Poway, including transfers.

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to Poway?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Poway is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Costa Mesa to Poway.

Where can I stay near Poway?

There are 420+ hotels available in Poway.

Costa Mesa to Poway - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, line 55 bus, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Poway by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
3h 50m
$54–76
Drive 79.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Powaycar 79.1 mi
1h 36m
$15–21
Line 55 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Flower-6Thbus 55
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to San Diegobus
3. Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus 235 / ...
6h 32m
$28–56
Line 55 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Flower-6Thbus 55
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diegotrain
3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus 235 / ...
6h 49m
$28–64

Costa Mesa to Poway by bus and tram

21Weekly Services

6h 32mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Costa Mesa to Poway.

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Distance: 97.1 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Harbor-Bernard to Midland Rd & Janette Ln via Flower-6Th, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 1, Santa Ana, San Diego, 12th & Imperial Station, City College Station, Broadway & Park Bl, and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station in around 6h 32m.

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