There are 3 ways to get from Van Nuys to Poway by train, tram, bus (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.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Van Nuys to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
5h 29m$35–140Drive 131.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Van Nuys to Powaycar 131.4 mi
2h 23m$24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus 235 / ...
7h 19m
Van Nuys to Poway by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Van Nuys to Poway is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Van Nuys to Poway is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $24 - $35.
The distance between Van Nuys and Poway is 142 miles. The road distance is 132.2 miles.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to Poway without a car is to train and tram which takes 5h 29m and costs $35 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Van Nuys to Poway, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Van Nuys to Poway is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Van Nuys to Poway.
There are 420+ hotels available in Poway.
What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Van Nuys / Oxnard to Midland Rd & Janette Ln via Chandler / Lankershim, North Hollywood Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station in around 7h 19m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Van Nuys to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–130
- 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
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
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- 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
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