There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Poway by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, line 235 bus
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SEA - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus
6h 55m$129–418Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Diegobus
36h 29m$203–335Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
38h 47m$464–946Drive 1,250.3 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Powaycar 1,250.3 mi
21h 11m$229–330Fly from Paine Field County Airport, line 235 bus
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PAE - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus
7h 15m$324–443
Seattle to Poway by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Poway is to fly and line 235 bus which costs $120 - $420 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Poway is to fly and line 235 bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $120 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Poway. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Sacramento Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, Broadway & 1st Av and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Poway station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 47m.
The distance between Seattle and Poway is 1106 miles. The road distance is 1257.6 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Poway without a car is to bus which takes 36h 29m and costs $200 - $340.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Seattle to Poway, including transfers.
Seattle to Poway bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Poway train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Poway is to bus which takes 36h 29m and costs $200 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $460 - $950 and takes 38h 47m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Sacramento Bus Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, San Diego, Broadway & 1st Av, and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 36h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Poway via Los Angeles and Solana Beach Amtrak Station in around 38h 47m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–400
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–400
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–400
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–400
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle to Poway bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Seattle to Poway train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Poway is 1258 miles. It takes approximately 21h 11m to drive from Seattle to Poway.
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