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How to get fromSanta Monica to Powayby tram, train, bus, car, plane or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Poway by tram, train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E LinestramMetro E Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    4h 31m
    $98–118

  2. Drive 126.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Powaycar126.9 mi
    2h 18m
    $24–34

  3. Line 33 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus33
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
    3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus235 / ...
    7h 47m
    $39–51

  4. Line 3 bus, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeLAX - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus
    5h 22m
    $87–328

  5. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Santa Monica to Venice / Olivebus33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus235 / ...
    8h 6m

Santa Monica to Poway by bus and train

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Santa Monica to Midland Rd & Janette Ln via Olive / Venice, Alameda / Los Angeles, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot Transit Center, and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station in around 8h 6m.

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