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How to get fromSan Jose to Powayby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway or train

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Poway by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus bus
    4h 53m
    $104–618

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    14h 5m
    $71–191

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    14h 18m
    $177–265

  4. Drive 453.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Powaycar car 453.5 mi
    7h 45m
    $83–120

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    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
    5h 48m
    $93–576

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus bus
    6h 4m
    $91–494

  7. Bus via Tijuana

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus bus 235 / ...
    14h 16m
    $98–150

San Jose to Poway by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $65–180 and the journey takes 10h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Poway via Los Angeles and Solana Beach Amtrak Station in around 14h 18m.

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