What is the cheapest way to get from El Monte to Poway?

The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Poway is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Monte to Poway?

The fastest way to get from El Monte to Poway is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between El Monte and Poway?

No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Poway. However, there are services departing from Santa Anita / Ramona and arriving at Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Los Angeles, Santa Fe Depot and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from El Monte to Poway?

The distance between El Monte and Poway is 133 miles. The road distance is 113.7 miles.

How do I travel from El Monte to Poway without a car?

The best way to get from El Monte to Poway without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $100 - $160.

How long does it take to get from El Monte to Poway?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from El Monte to Poway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Monte to Poway bus from?

El Monte to Poway bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Anita / Ramona station.

Train or bus from El Monte to Poway?

The best way to get from El Monte to Poway is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can line 76 bus and bus and line 235 bus and line 944 bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the El Monte to Poway bus arrive?

El Monte to Poway bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Alameda / Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from El Monte to Poway?

Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Poway is 114 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from El Monte to Poway.

Where can I stay near Poway?

There are 403+ hotels available in Poway.

El Monte to Poway - 5 ways to travel via train, line 76 bus, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from El Monte to Poway by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 2m
$102–154
Drive 113 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Monte to Powaycar 113 mi
1h 55m
$21–30
Line 76 bus, bus, line 235 bus, line 944 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 76
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus 235 / ...
4. Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Drbus 944
6h 55m
$46–77
Line 76 bus, train, line 235 bus, line 944 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 76
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus 235 / ...
4. Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Drbus 944
6h 47m
$41–92
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus FlixBus 2006 / ...
8h 12m
$23–41

El Monte to Poway by bus

7Weekly Buses

6h 55mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from El Monte to Poway.

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Distance: 132.3 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Alameda / Los Angeles, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 6h 55m.

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