There are 5 ways to get from Phoenix to Poway by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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.
Fly Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane PHX - CLD
2h 58m$150–410Drive 349.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Phoenix to Powaycar 349.6 mi
5h 49m$62–90Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851S
10h 3m$72–122Fly Phoenix to San Diego International Airport, line 235 bus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus
4h 50m$76–205Fly Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Fly from Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt (SCF) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane SCF - CLD
4h 31m$164–474
Phoenix to Poway by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Poway is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Poway is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $150 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Poway. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Poway Rd & Poway Plaza via Broadway & Park Bl and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
The distance between Phoenix and Poway is 334 miles. The road distance is 351.6 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Poway without a car is to bus which takes 10h 3m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Phoenix to Poway, including transfers.
Phoenix to Poway bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Poway is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $150 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 10h 3m.
Phoenix to Poway bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Cajon Transit Center station.
Poway is 1h behind Phoenix. It is currently 8:11 AM in Phoenix and 7:11 AM in Poway.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Poway, CA, USA?
American Airlines and Advanced Air, LLC fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $65–100 and the journey takes 7h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via El Centro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–170
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Poway is 352 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Phoenix to Poway.
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