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There are 4 ways to get from Poway to Downtown San Diego by bus, car, or taxi

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Line 945 bus, bus
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1. Take the bus from Midland Rd & Janette Ln to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station945
2. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Broadway & Park Bl235
1h 43m
$4–10
Drive 21.6 mi
1. Drive from Poway to Downtown San Diego21.6 mi
26 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Poway to Downtown San Diego21.6 mi
26 min
$75–90
Line 945 bus, line 290 bus
1. Take the bus from Pomerado Rd & Via Monte Claro to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station945
2. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to 10th Av & A St290
1h 48m
$4–10

Poway to Downtown San Diego by bus and foot

156Weekly Services

1h 43mAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 38 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Poway, CA, USA and Downtown San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Midland Rd & Janette Ln to Downtown San Diego via Rancho Bernardo Transit Station and Broadway & Park Bl in around 1h 43m.

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San Diego(opens in a new window), United States(opens in a new window)

San Diego is a city in the U.S. state of California located alongside the Pacific Ocean in Southern California. With a population of over 1.3 million residents, the city is the eighth-most populous in the United States and the second-most populous in California after Los Angeles. The city is located immediately adjacent to the Mexico–United States border and is the seat of San Diego County, which has a population of nearly 3.3 million people. San Diego is known for its mild year-round Mediterranean climate, extensive beaches and parks, its long association with the United States Navy, and its recent emergence as a healthcare and biotechnology development center.

Things to do in San Diego

San Diego Zoo(Opens in a new window)

The San Diego Zoo is a zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, housing over 3,700 animals of more than 650 species and subspecies. Its parent organization, San Diego Zoo Global, is one of the largest zoological membership associations in the world, with more than 250,000 member households and 130,000 child memberships, representing more than a half million people. The San Diego Zoo was a pioneer in the concept of open-air, cageless exhibits that re-create natural animal habitats. It is one of the few zoos in the world that houses and successfully breeds the giant panda. In 2013, the zoo added a new Koalafornia Adventure exhibit, providing an updated Australian animal experience. Another new exhibit, called Africa Rocks, opened in 2017.

Balboa Park(Opens in a new window)

Balboa Park is a 1200 acre urban cultural park in San Diego, California, United States. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation zones, green belts, gardens, and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. There are also many recreational facilities and several gift shops and restaurants within the boundaries of the park. Placed in reserve in 1835, the park's site is one of the oldest in the United States dedicated to public recreational use. Balboa Park is managed and maintained by the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of San Diego.

Petco Park(Opens in a new window)

Petco Park is a baseball park located in the downtown area of San Diego, California, United States, that is home to the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). The park opened in 2004, replacing Qualcomm Stadium, which the Padres shared with the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). Petco Park is named after the San Diego-based pet supplies retailer Petco, which paid for the naming rights until 2026. In addition to baseball, the park is also used as venue for concerts, soccer, golf, and rugby sevens.

SeaWorld(Opens in a new window)

SeaWorld is a United States chain of marine mammal parks, oceanariums, animal theme parks, and rehabilitation centers owned by SeaWorld Entertainment (one park will be owned and operated by Miral under a license). The parks feature killer whale, sea lion, and dolphin shows and zoological displays featuring various other marine animals. There are operations located within the United States in Orlando, Florida; San Diego, California; San Antonio, Texas; later outside the United States such as Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; and previously Aurora, Ohio. On March 5, 2007, SeaWorld Orlando announced addition of the Aquatica water park to its adventure park family, which already includes SeaWorld and Discovery Cove.

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