There are 5 ways to get from Poway to Sacramento by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Line 944 bus, line 290 bus, fly to Sacramento International Airport
best- Take the bus from Poway Rd & Community Rd to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SAN - SMF
5h 21m$118–299Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
15h 43m$86–175Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
17h 39m$299–535Drive 498.9 mi
- Drive from Poway to Sacramentocar 498.9 mi
8h 17m$92–132Fly to Oakland International Airport, train
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SAN - OAK
- Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
8h 14m$238–343
Poway to Sacramento by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poway to Sacramento is to bus which costs $85 - $180 and takes 15h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Poway to Sacramento is to line 944 bus and line 290 bus and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $110 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Poway to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station, Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Poway station to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Sacramento via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 39m.
The distance between Poway and Sacramento is 522 miles. The road distance is 501.8 miles.
The best way to get from Poway to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 15h 43m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Poway to Sacramento, including transfers.
Poway to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Poway to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Poway to Sacramento is to bus which takes 15h 43m and costs $85 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $290 - $550 and takes 17h 39m.
What companies run services between Poway, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–160 and the journey takes 13h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Poway to Sacramento via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Los Angeles in around 17h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–290
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Poway Rd & Community Rd to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
Bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Pacific Hwy & Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Poway to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Poway to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poway to Sacramento is 502 miles. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Poway to Sacramento.
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