There are 5 ways to get from Upland to Poway by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus, line 235 bus, line 945 bus
best- Take the train from Upland to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus 235 / ...
- Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Midland Rd & Janette Lnbus 945
5h 28m$42–67Drive 97.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Upland to Powaycar 97.8 mi
1h 40m$18–26Train
- Take the train from Upland to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 57m$59–103Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0901
6h 16m$31–49Line 66 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Foothill @ 5th Avenue to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus 66
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus Lxus 2121
6h 34m$37–59
Upland to Poway by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Upland to Poway is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Upland to Poway is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Upland to Poway. However, there are services departing from Montclair Transcenter and arriving at Midland Rd & Janette Ln via Fashion Valley Transit Center and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Upland to Poway. However, there are services departing from Upland and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Upland and Poway is 129 miles. The road distance is 98.3 miles.
The best way to get from Upland to Poway without a car is to train and bus and line 235 bus and line 945 bus which takes 5h 28m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Upland to Poway, including transfers.
Upland to Poway bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Montclair Transcenter station.
Upland to Poway train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Upland station.
The best way to get from Upland to Poway is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Upland, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Upland to Poway Rd & Quate Ct via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center, Escondido Transit Center, Escondido Transit Center, and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Montclair Transcenter to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $26–40 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Upland to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Upland to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from San Bernardino to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $29–45
Bus from San Bernardino to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $29–45
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS 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
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montclair Transcenter to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (909) 379-7100
- Website
- Omnitrans
Bus from Foothill @ 5th Avenue to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Omnitrans
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Booking & Getting There
Upland to Poway bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Upland to Poway train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Upland to Poway is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Upland to Poway.
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