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How to get fromPoway to RiversideBy tram, train, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Poway to Riverside by tram, train, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram Sprinter
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    5h 5m
    $18–34

  2. Drive 80.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poway to Riversidecar car 80.5 mi
    1h 26m
    $15–22

  3. Line 945 bus, line 235 bus, line 44 bus, bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Midland Rd & Janette Ln to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus bus 945
    2. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Drbus bus 235
    3. Take the bus from Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus 44
    4. Take the bus from San Diego to Riversidebus bus
    5. Take the bus from UCR at Bannockburn Village to Magnolia + Beattybus bus 1
    6h 28m
    $20–39

  4. Line 945 bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Midland Rd & Janette Ln to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus bus 945
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Aveshuttle bus Cbx
    3h 52m
    $28–47

Poway to Riverside by bus, tram, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Poway, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Midland Rd & Janette Ln to Magnolia + Beatty via Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr, Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl, Old Town Transit Center, San Diego, Riverside, and UCR at Bannockburn Village in around 6h 28m.

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