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How to get fromSan Clemente to Powayby train, tram, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Clemente to Poway by train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram tram Sprinter
    3h 3m
    $13–27
  2. Drive 54 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Clemente to Powaycar car 54 mi
    58 min
    $10–15
  3. Train, line 303 bus, line 305 bus, line 235 bus, line 945 bus

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Oceansidetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus bus 303 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 7 to Escondido Transit Center Stall 6bus bus 305
    4. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus bus 235
    5. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Midland Rd & Janette Lnbus bus 945
    4h 25m
    $13–25
  4. Tram, line 945 bus

    1. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram tram Sprinter
    2. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Midland Rd & Janette Lnbus bus 945
    3h 18m
    $13–27

San Clemente to Poway by train, tram, and bus

Calendar33Weekly Services
Duration3h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between San Clemente, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Clemente to Poway. However, you can take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center, take the vehicle to Escondido Transit Center, walk to Escondido Transit Center, take the line 235 bus to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, then take the line 945 bus to Pomerado Rd & Heath Dr. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Midland Rd & Janette Ln via Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Vista Transit Center Stall 7, Escondido Transit Center Stall 6, Escondido Transit Center, and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station in around 4h 25m.

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