There are 4 ways to get from Poway to Menifee by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C St235
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtown
8h 9m$44–60Drive 59.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poway to Menifee59.7 mi
1h 5m$11–16Bus, train, line 22 bus
- Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C St235
- Take the train from San Diego to Oceanside
- Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtown
- Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Center22
9h 35m$40–54Bus
- Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C St235
- Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Riverside
9h 57m
Poway to Menifee by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poway to Menifee is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Poway to Menifee is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Poway to Menifee. However, there are services departing from Midland Rd & Janette Ln and arriving at Palomar + Mathews via Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Vine St. Mobility Hub and Perris Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
The distance between Poway and Menifee is 204 miles. The road distance is 60 miles.
The best way to get from Poway to Menifee without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 9m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Poway to Menifee, including transfers.
Poway to Menifee bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station.
Poway to Menifee bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at India St & C St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poway to Menifee is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Poway to Menifee.
There are 127+ hotels available in Menifee.
What companies run services between Poway, CA, USA and Menifee, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Midland Rd & Janette Ln to Palomar + Mathews via Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, India St & C St, San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Riverside, Vine St. Mobility Hub, and Perris Transit Center in around 9h 57m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–14
Train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–19
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $14–19
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 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
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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