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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 12m
    $18–34

  2. Drive 80.5 mi

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

  3. Line 944 bus, line 235 bus, line 44 bus, bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus bus 944
    2. Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos 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
    5h 59m
    $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 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 129.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr to Magnolia + Beatty via Sabre Springs & Penasquitos 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 5h 59m.

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