There are 4 ways to get from Phoenix to Poway by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)PHX - CLD
2h 49m$130–430Drive 349.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Phoenix to Poway349.6 mi
5h 47m$64–93Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit CenterGreyhound US0851
7h 35m$119–183Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)PHX - SAN
- Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station
4h 45m$306–765
Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Poway is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Poway is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $130 - $430.
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 7h 35m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Phoenix to Poway, including transfers.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Poway is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $130 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 7h 35m.
Poway is 1h behind Phoenix. It is currently 11:45 AM in Phoenix and 10:45 AM in Poway.
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Poway is 352 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Phoenix to Poway.
There are 393+ hotels available in Poway.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Poway, CA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Center 5 times a week. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 7h 10m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 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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