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.

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and Poway?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Poway. However, there are services departing from Vine Street Mobility Hub and arriving at Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via San Bernardino, Escondido Transit Center and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Riverside and Poway?

No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Poway. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Riverside to Poway?

The distance between Riverside and Poway is 130 miles. The road distance is 81.1 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 which takes 5h 5m and costs $18 - $35.

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

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

Where do I catch the Riverside to Poway bus from?

Riverside to Poway bus services, operated by Omnitrans, depart from Vine Street Mobility Hub station.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Poway train from?

Riverside to Poway train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.

Where does the Riverside to Poway bus arrive?

Riverside to Poway bus services, operated by Omnitrans, arrive at San Bernardino Transit Center station.

Where does the Riverside to Poway train arrive?

Riverside to Poway train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Oceanside station.

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 401+ hotels available in Poway.

Riverside to Poway - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, line 215 bus, and bus

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

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
5h 5m
$18–34
Drive 80.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Riverside to Powaycar 80.6 mi
1h 26m
$15–22
Line 215 bus, bus, line 235 bus, line 944 bus
1. Take the bus from Vine Street Mobility Hub to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 215
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus
3. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus 235
4. Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Drbus 944
5h 20m
$35–57
Shuttle, line 945 bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWYshuttle Las Vegas
2. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Midland Rd & Janette Lnbus 945
4h 19m
$26–47

Riverside to Poway by train, tram, and bus

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Distance: 129.5 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Vine Street Mobility Hub to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via San Bernardino Transit Center, San Bernardino, Escondido, Escondido Transit Center, and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 5h 20m.

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