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How to get fromSacramento to Powayby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Sacramento to Poway by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SMF - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus bus
    5h 12m
    $108–618

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus bus 235 / ...
    16h 27m
    $76–196

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    17h 56m
    $159–225

  4. Drive 499.3 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Powaycar car 499.3 mi
    8h 18m
    $92–132

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus bus
    7h 5m
    $114–539

  6. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Santa Fe Depot, CAshuttle bus Cbx
    4. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus bus 235 / ...
    16h 52m

Sacramento to Poway by bus and tram

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration16h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Midland Rd & Janette Ln via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Station, Santa Fe Depot, Santa Fe Depot Transit Center, and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station in around 16h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sacramento to Poway via Los Angeles and Solana Beach Amtrak Station in around 17h 56m.

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