There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Poway by train, tram, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car
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, line 945 bus
best- Take the train from Tustin to Oceansidetrain
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram
- Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Midland Rd & Janette Lnbus 945
3h 52m$15–29Line 59 bus, bus, line 235 bus
- Take the bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus 59
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diegobus
- Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus 235 / ...
5h 34m$17–32Drive 78.3 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Powaycar 78.3 mi
1h 23m$15–21Train, tram
- Take the train from Irvine to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
4h 23m$20–37
Irvine to Poway by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Poway is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Poway is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $14 - $21.
The distance between Irvine and Poway is 88 miles. The road distance is 78.8 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Poway without a car is to train and tram and line 945 bus which takes 3h 52m and costs $15 - $30.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Irvine to Poway, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Poway is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Irvine to Poway.
There are 405+ hotels available in Poway.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Diego, Seaport Village Station, Santa Fe Depot, Santa Fe Depot, and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 5h 34m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Irvine to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Irvine to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Midland Rd & Janette Ln
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Santa Fe Depot to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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