What is the cheapest way to get from Poway to Santa Monica?

The cheapest way to get from Poway to Santa Monica is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poway to Santa Monica?

The fastest way to get from Poway to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $23 - $35.

How far is it from Poway to Santa Monica?

The distance between Poway and Santa Monica is 140 miles. The road distance is 127.4 miles.

How do I travel from Poway to Santa Monica without a car?

The best way to get from Poway to Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica?

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Poway to Santa Monica, including transfers.

Can I drive from Poway to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between Poway to Santa Monica is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Poway to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 2703+ hotels available in Santa Monica.

Poway to Santa Monica - 3 ways to travel via train, tram, car, and line 945 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Poway to Santa Monica by train, tram, car, bus, or plane

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
3h 53m
$98–116
Drive 126.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poway to Santa Monicacar 126.6 mi
2h 18m
$24–34
Line 945 bus, bus, fly, tram
1. Take the bus from Midland Rd & Janette Ln to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Broadway & Park Blbus
3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
4. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram
5. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
5h 26m
$46–311

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

46Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Poway to Santa Monica.

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Distance: 139.1 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Poway, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Poway to Santa Monica. However, you can take the taxi to Solana Beach Amtrak Station, take the train to Los Angeles, walk to Alameda / Los Angeles, take the line 76 bus to Alameda / 1st, walk to Little Tokyo / Arts District Station, then take the vehicle to Downtown Santa Monica Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Poway to Santa Monica in around 2h 18m.

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