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How to get fromMonterey to Powayby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Monterey to Poway by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus bus
    5h 15m
    $84–508

  2. Drive 433.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Powaycar car 433.5 mi
    7h 34m
    $80–115

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    14h 31m
    $166–237

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to San Ysidrobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus bus 235 / ...
    16h 6m
    $95–152

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus bus
    6h 37m
    $152–673

  6. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Levelshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus bus
    8h 3m
    $138–547

  7. Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    4. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus bus
    8h 23m
    $151–637

  8. Bus via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    17h 41m

Monterey to Poway by bus, foot, and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Poway via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Los Angeles, and Solana Beach Amtrak Station in around 14h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Midland Rd & Janette Ln via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, San Ysidro, San Ysidro Station, City College Station, Broadway & Park Bl, and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station in around 16h 6m.

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