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 Midland Rd & Janette Ln via Los Angeles, Santa Fe Depot Transit Center and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from El Monte to Poway?

The distance between El Monte and Poway is 133 miles. The road distance is 113.6 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 and costs $95 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 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 Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles 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 and costs $95 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the El Monte to Poway bus arrive?

El Monte to Poway bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego 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 396+ hotels available in Poway.

El Monte to Poway - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from El Monte to Poway by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, 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 (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
4h
$99–120
Drive 113 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Monte to Poway113 mi
1h 55m
$21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station235 / ...
7h 19m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station235 / ...
6h 23m
$42–55

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 132.4 mi
Duration: 4h

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 every 2 hours. Tickets cost $29–34 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Midland Rd & Janette Ln via Alameda / Los Angeles, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot Transit Center, and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station in around 7h 19m.

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