What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Poway?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Poway is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Poway?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Poway is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $35 - $60.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Poway?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Poway is 224 miles. The road distance is 211 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Poway without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Poway without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $100 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Poway?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Santa Barbara to Poway, including transfers.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Poway?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Poway is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Santa Barbara to Poway.

Where can I stay near Poway?

There are 412+ hotels available in Poway.

Santa Barbara to Poway - 3 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Poway by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 53m
$105–174
Drive 209.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Powaycar 209.8 mi
3h 42m
$39–56
Fly, bus, line 945 bus
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Pomerado Rd & Holland Rdbus
5h 2m
$66–437

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

9Weekly Planes

57 minAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Poway.

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Distance: 223 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 5h 29m.

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