What is the cheapest way to get from Poway to Idyllwild?

The cheapest way to get from Poway to Idyllwild is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poway to Idyllwild?

The fastest way to get from Poway to Idyllwild is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $16 - $24.

How far is it from Poway to Idyllwild?

The distance between Poway and Idyllwild is 213 miles. The road distance is 88.7 miles.

How do I travel from Poway to Idyllwild without a car?

The best way to get from Poway to Idyllwild without a car is to train and line 28 bus which takes 9h 44m and costs $100 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Poway to Idyllwild?

It takes approximately 9h 44m to get from Poway to Idyllwild, including transfers.

Can I drive from Poway to Idyllwild?

Yes, the driving distance between Poway to Idyllwild is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Poway to Idyllwild.

Where can I stay near Idyllwild?

There are 1176+ hotels available in Idyllwild.

Poway to Idyllwild - 3 ways to travel via train, line 28 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Poway to Idyllwild by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 28 bus
best
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
2. Take the train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtown
3. Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Grant + Florida28
9h 44m
$102–132
Drive 88.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poway to Idyllwild88.2 mi
1h 40m
$17–24
Line 945 bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Midland Rd & Janette Ln to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station945
2. Drive from Escondido Transit Center to Idyllwild
2h 31m
$18–30

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Distance: 212.2 mi
Duration: 9h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Poway to Idyllwild. However, you can take the line 945 bus to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, take the line 235 bus to Escondido Transit Center, walk to Escondido Transit Center Stall 13, take the line 308 bus to Hwy 101 & Plaza St, walk to Solana Beach Amtrak Station, take the train to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton, take the train to Perris - Downtown, walk to Perris Transit Center, take the line 28 bus to Grant + Florida, then take the taxi to Idyllwild. Alternatively, you can drive from Poway to Idyllwild in around 1h 40m.

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