There are 4 ways to get from Riverside to Poway by train, tram, bus, car, or shuttle
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
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
5h 5m$18–34Drive 80.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverside to Powaycar 80.6 mi
1h 26m$15–22Bus
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus Lxus 2121
5h 23m$37–59Shuttle, line 945 bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWYLas Vegas
- 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
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Poway is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Poway is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $14 - $22.
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 Transit Center, San Bernardino, Escondido Transit Center and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
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.
The distance between Riverside and Poway is 130 miles. The road distance is 81.1 miles.
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.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Riverside to Poway, including transfers.
Riverside to Poway bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from San Bernardino station.
Riverside to Poway train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
Riverside to Poway bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Escondido station.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?
Limousine Express operates a bus from San Bernardino to Escondido once daily. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- apeatwatson@nctd.org
- Website
- North County Transit District
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from San Bernardino to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $29–45
Shuttle from Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Midland Rd & Janette Ln
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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Riverside to Poway train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Poway is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Riverside to Poway.
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