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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 Broadway & 1st Av to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus bus
    5h 3m
    $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 6m
    $70–182

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    16h 13m
    $117–194

  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 Broadway & 1st Av to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus bus
    5h 58m
    $98–576

  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 Broadway & 1st Av to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus bus
    6h 13m
    $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 18m
    $98–150

San Jose to Poway by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest 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 $60–170 and the journey takes 10h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose 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 16h 13m.

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