What is the cheapest way to get from Irvine to Poway?

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Poway is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Irvine to Poway?

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Poway is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $14 - $21.

How far is it from Irvine to Poway?

The distance between Irvine and Poway is 83 miles. The road distance is 78.8 miles.

How do I travel from Irvine to Poway without a car?

The best way to get from Irvine to Poway without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 30m and costs $15 - $29.

How long does it take to get from Irvine to Poway?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Irvine to Poway, including transfers.

Can I drive from Irvine to Poway?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Poway is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Irvine to Poway.

Where can I stay near Poway?

There are 393+ hotels available in Poway.

Irvine to Poway - 3 ways to travel via train, tram, car, and line 86 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to Poway by train, tram, 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 Tustin to OceansideOC Line / ...
2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit CenterSprinter
3h 30m
$15–29
Drive 78.3 mi
1. Drive from Irvine to Poway78.3 mi
1h 23m
$15–21
Line 86 bus, train, tram, line 235 bus, line 945 bus
1. Take the bus from Alton-Paseo Westpark to Irvine Station-Dock 586
2. Take the train from Irvine to Oceanside
3. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
4. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station235
5. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Midland Rd & Janette Ln945
4h 55m
$16–39

Irvine to Poway by train, tram, and bus

42Weekly Services

3h 30mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 82.1 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Irvine to Poway. However, you can take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center, take the vehicle to Escondido Transit Center, walk to Escondido Transit Center, take the line 235 bus to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, then take the line 945 bus to Pomerado Rd & Heath Dr. Alternatively, you can drive from Irvine to Poway in around 1h 23m.

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