What is the cheapest way to get from Riverside to Poway?

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Poway is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riverside to Poway?

The fastest way to get from Riverside to Poway is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $14 - $22.

How far is it from Riverside to Poway?

The distance between Riverside and Poway is 126 miles. The road distance is 81 miles.

How do I travel from Riverside to Poway without a car?

The best way to get from Riverside to Poway without a car is to train and tram via Santa Ana which takes 5h 17m and costs $23 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Riverside to Poway?

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Riverside to Poway, including transfers.

Can I drive from Riverside to Poway?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Poway is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Riverside to Poway.

Where can I stay near Poway?

There are 399+ hotels available in Poway.

Riverside to Poway - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Riverside to Poway by train, tram, bus (Flixbus), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, tram via Santa Ana
best
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Ana
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceanside
3. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
5h 17m
$23–45
Drive 80.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Riverside to Poway80.6 mi
1h 26m
$15–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riverside to San DiegoFlixBus 2015 / ...
2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station235 / ...
7h 3m
$24–72
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to OceansideIE-OC Line
2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit CenterSprinter
6h 28m
$20–38

Riverside to Poway by train, tram, and bus

49Weekly Services

5h 17mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 125.4 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Midland Rd & Janette Ln via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Riverside, San Diego, Old Town Station, Santa Fe Depot, Santa Fe Depot Transit Center, and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station in around 7h 3m.

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