There are 5 ways to get from Poway to Vasquez Rocks by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Vista CanyonAV Line
5h 11m$134–169Drive 158.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poway to Vasquez Rocks158.5 mi
2h 48m$29–42Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C St235
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Take the taxi from Los Angeles to Vasquez Rocks
6h 55mBus, train
- Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C St235
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Vista Canyon
8h 11m$76–105Bus, train via Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US0831
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Vista CanyonAV Line
8h 17m$68–141
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poway to Vasquez Rocks is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Poway to Vasquez Rocks is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $28 - $45.
The distance between Poway and Vasquez Rocks is 172 miles. The road distance is 159.5 miles.
The best way to get from Poway to Vasquez Rocks without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $130 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Poway to Vasquez Rocks, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Poway to Vasquez Rocks is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Poway to Vasquez Rocks.
There are 83+ hotels available in Vasquez Rocks.
What companies run services between Poway, CA, USA and Vasquez Rocks, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Poway to Vasquez Rocks via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, and Vista Canyon in around 5h 11m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $33–39
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Vista Canyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–11
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
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