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.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Poway?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Poway. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Midland Rd & Janette Ln via Los Angeles, Santa Fe Depot and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Poway?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Poway is 226 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 7h 48m and costs $45 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Santa Barbara to Poway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Poway bus from?

Santa Barbara to Poway bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Poway?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Poway is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Poway bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Poway bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

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 420+ hotels available in Poway.

Santa Barbara to Poway - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Poway by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, 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 Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 48m
$45–110
Drive 209.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Powaycar 209.8 mi
3h 42m
$39–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus 235 / ...
8h 46m
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 Broadway & 1st Av to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Pomerado Rd & Holland Rdbus
5h 12m
$66–457

Santa Barbara to Poway by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

35Weekly Services

7h 48mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 224.9 mi
Duration: 7h 48m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Oceanside 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–95 and the journey takes 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Midland Rd & Janette Ln via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station in around 8h 46m.

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