What is the cheapest way to get from Poway to Long Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Poway to Long Beach is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poway to Long Beach?

The fastest way to get from Poway to Long Beach is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $18 - $27.

How far is it from Poway to Long Beach?

The distance between Poway and Long Beach is 144 miles. The road distance is 100.8 miles.

How do I travel from Poway to Long Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Poway to Long Beach without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 53m and costs $95 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Poway to Long Beach?

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Poway to Long Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poway to Long Beach bus from?

Poway to Long Beach bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Midland Rd & Janette Ln station.

Where does the Poway to Long Beach bus arrive?

Poway to Long Beach bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Rancho Bernardo Transit Station.

Can I drive from Poway to Long Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Poway to Long Beach is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Poway to Long Beach.

Where can I stay near Long Beach?

There are 815+ hotels available in Long Beach.

Poway to Long Beach - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 945 bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Poway and Long Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Poway to Long Beach. However, there are services departing from Midland Rd & Janette Ln and arriving at Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery via Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl and San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

There are 4 ways to get from Poway to Long Beach by train, tram, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street StationMetro A Line
3h 53m
$98–115
Drive 100.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poway to Long Beach100.2 mi
1h 52m
$19–27
Line 945 bus, line 235 bus, line 44 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Midland Rd & Janette Ln to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station945
2. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr235
3. Take the bus from Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl to Old Town Transit Center44
4. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery
5h 16m
$30–55
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Long Beach Bus StationGreyhound US0831
5h 51m
$34–60

Poway to Long Beach by bus

7Weekly Buses

5h 16mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Poway to Long Beach.

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Distance: 143.5 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Poway, CA, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Midland Rd & Janette Ln to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery via Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr, Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl, Old Town Transit Center, and San Diego in around 5h 16m.

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