There are 5 ways to get from Ontario to Poway by train (Amtrak), bus, shuttle, car, bus (Amtrak), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 46m$103–159Drive 95.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ontario to Powaycar 95.3 mi
1h 38m$18–26Line 29 bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Amazon Eastvale to University + Marketbus 29
- Take a shuttle bus from Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWYLas Vegas
6h 21m$29–49Bus
- Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Cal State LA Wbus 707
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
- Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus 235 / ...
8h 47m$43–85Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ontario Convention Center to Santa Anabus
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diegotrain
- Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus 235 / ...
11h 37m$53–102
Ontario to Poway by bus and shuttle
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ontario to Poway is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Ontario to Poway is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Ontario to Poway. However, there are services departing from Holt @ Lemon and arriving at Midland Rd & Janette Ln via Pomona Transit Center, Cal State La Transit Center, Los Angeles, Santa Fe Depot and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
The distance between Ontario and Poway is 157 miles. The road distance is 95.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ontario to Poway without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Ontario to Poway, including transfers.
Ontario to Poway bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Pomona Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Ontario to Poway is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 8h 47m.
Ontario to Poway bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Cal State LA W station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ontario to Poway is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Ontario to Poway.
What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Mountain @ 5th Street to Poway via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Solana Beach Amtrak Station in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holt @ Lemon to Midland Rd & Janette Ln via Pomona Transit Center, Cal State LA W, Cal State La Transit Center, Alameda / Los Angeles, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station in around 8h 47m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Montclair to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Amazon Eastvale to University + Market
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
Shuttle from Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Ontario Convention Center to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- comment@foothilltransit.org
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Pomona Transit Center to Cal State LA W
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Santa Fe Depot to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 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
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