There are 5 ways to get from Poway to Torrance by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 18m$98–148Bus, line 3 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to India St & C Stbus 235
- Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus
- Take the bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to Carson St + Maple Avbus 3
6h 10m$20–36Drive 110.9 mi
- Drive from Poway to Torrancecar 110.9 mi
2h$21–30Line 944 bus, line 235 bus, line 44 bus, bus, line 3 bus
- Take the bus from Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus 944
- Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Drbus 235
- Take the bus from Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl to Old Town Transit Centerbus 44
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Long Beach Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to Carson St + Maple Avbus 3
7h 10m$26–49Bus, train, line 40 bus
- Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to India St & C Stbus 235
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Alameda / Los Angeles to Redondo Beach Transit Centerbus 40
7h 18m$40–92
Poway to Torrance by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poway to Torrance is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Poway to Torrance is to drive which takes 2h and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Poway to Torrance. However, there are services departing from Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr and arriving at Carson St + Maple Av via Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station, San Diego and Downtown Long Beach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Poway and Torrance is 140 miles. The road distance is 111.5 miles.
The best way to get from Poway to Torrance without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Poway to Torrance, including transfers.
Poway to Torrance bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station.
The best way to get from Poway to Torrance is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $95 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus and line 3 bus, which costs $19 - $40 and takes 6h 10m.
Poway to Torrance bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at India St & C St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poway to Torrance is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Poway to Torrance.
What companies run services between Poway, CA, USA and Torrance, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr to Carson St + Maple Av via Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station, India St & C St, San Diego, and Downtown Long Beach Station in around 6h 10m.
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
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to India St & C St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 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
Bus from Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 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 Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 20 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
Bus from Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl to Old Town Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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
Bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to India St & C St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 310-618-6266
- Website
- transit.torranceca.gov
Bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to Carson St + Maple Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://transit.torranceca.gov
- Schedules at
- https://transit.torranceca.gov/routes-schedules
- Seniors 65+
- $1
- Students
- $1
Bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to Carson St + Maple Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://transit.torranceca.gov
- Schedules at
- https://transit.torranceca.gov/routes-schedules
- Seniors 65+
- $1
- Students
- $1
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 Long Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Alameda / Los Angeles to Redondo Beach Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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