There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento to Poway by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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.
Fly from Sacramento International Airport, line 235 bus
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SMF - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus
5h 9m$118–298Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
16h 23m$88–166Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
19h 53m$216–437Drive 499.3 mi
- Drive from Sacramento to Powaycar 499.3 mi
8h 19m$92–132Train to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
7h 4m$239–339
Sacramento to Poway by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Poway is to bus which costs $85 - $170 and takes 16h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Poway is to fly and line 235 bus which takes 5h 9m and costs $110 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Poway. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Santa Fe Depot and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Poway. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 53m.
The distance between Sacramento and Poway is 528 miles. The road distance is 502.2 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Poway without a car is to bus which takes 16h 23m and costs $85 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Sacramento to Poway, including transfers.
Sacramento to Poway bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Sacramento to Poway train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Poway is to bus which takes 16h 23m and costs $85 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $440 and takes 19h 53m.
What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $80–160 and the journey takes 14h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sacramento to Poway Rd & Quate Ct via Los Angeles, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center, Escondido Transit Center, Escondido Transit Center, and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 19h 53m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–290
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 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 Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento to Poway bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Sacramento to Poway train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Poway is 502 miles. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Sacramento to Poway.
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