There are 4 ways to get from Tustin to Poway by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, 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, tram
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to OceansidePacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit CenterSprinter
3h 36m$16–34Drive 82.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tustin to Poway82.1 mi
1h 27m$15–22Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to San DiegoLos Angeles
- Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station235 / ...
4h 14m$23–59Train, tram, line 945 bus
- Take the train from Tustin to Oceanside
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
- Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Midland Rd & Janette Ln945
3h 51m$15–29
Tustin to Poway by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tustin to Poway is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Tustin to Poway is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Tustin to Poway. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Midland Rd & Janette Ln via 12th & Imperial Transit Center, Broadway & Park Bl and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Tustin and Poway is 87 miles. The road distance is 82.6 miles.
The best way to get from Tustin to Poway without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 36m and costs $15 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Tustin to Poway, including transfers.
Tustin to Poway bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Santa Ana station.
Tustin to Poway bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tustin to Poway is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Tustin to Poway.
There are 399+ hotels available in Poway.
What companies run services between Tustin, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Ana to Midland Rd & Janette Ln via San Diego, 12th & Imperial Transit Center, 11th Av & Broadway, Broadway & Park Bl, and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station in around 4h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–13
Train from Tustin to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–12
- 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
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Santa Ana to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–45
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 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
Bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Midland Rd & Janette Ln
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
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