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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 Broadway & 1st Av to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus bus
    5h 22m
    $108–668

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    16h 48m
    $74–206

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    19h 51m
    $100–144

  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 Broadway & 1st Av to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus bus
    7h 15m
    $124–649

  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 to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus bus 235 / ...
    16h 54m

Sacramento to Poway by bus and tram (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 $70–200 and the journey takes 13h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sacramento to Pomerado Rd & Heath Dr via Los Angeles, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center, Escondido Transit Center, Escondido Transit Center, and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station in around 19h 51m.

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