There are 4 ways to get from Sylmar to Poway by train, tram, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
6h 9m$36–82Drive 137.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sylmar to Powaycar 137.3 mi
2h 30m$26–37Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hubbard / Glenoaks to Spring / 7thbus 92
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
- Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus 235 / ...
8h 34m$37–89Bus
- Take the bus from Hubbard / Glenoaks to Spring / 7thbus 92
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
- Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus 235 / ...
8h 40m$47–84
Sylmar to Poway by train, foot, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sylmar to Poway is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Sylmar to Poway is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Sylmar to Poway. However, there are services departing from Hubbard / Glenoaks and arriving at Midland Rd & Janette Ln via Broadway / 7th, Los Angeles, Santa Fe Depot and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Sylmar and Poway is 145 miles. The road distance is 138.1 miles.
The best way to get from Sylmar to Poway without a car is to train and tram which takes 6h 9m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Sylmar to Poway, including transfers.
Sylmar to Poway bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Hubbard / Glenoaks station.
Sylmar to Poway bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Spring / 7th station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sylmar to Poway is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Sylmar to Poway.
There are 1429+ hotels available in Poway.
What companies run services between Sylmar, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hubbard / Glenoaks to Midland Rd & Janette Ln via Spring / 7th, Broadway / 7th, Alameda / Los Angeles, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station in around 8h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Hubbard / Glenoaks to Spring / 7th
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Santa Fe Depot to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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