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San Diego to Poway Bus Schedule
Bus from San Diego to Poway: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from San Diego to Poway. Traveling by bus from San Diego to Poway usually takes around one hour and 45 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 19 mi (30 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 45m |
| Cheapest price | $70.00 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Desert Bus Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
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What bus companies travel from San Diego to Poway?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from San Diego to Poway. Desert Bus Lines is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Bus Lines | 2 | 1h 45m | $70.00 |
Book Desert Bus Lines from San Diego to Poway from $70. There are 2 trips per day offered by Desert Bus Lines from San Diego to Poway and you can expect on average to pay for a Desert Bus Lines ticket to Poway. In San Diego, Desert Bus Lines departs to Poway from Old Town - 4005 Taylor St . In Poway, Desert Bus Lines arrives at Jack in the Box on 4th St .
An average trip on Desert Bus Lines from San Diego to Poway takes 1 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, Desert Bus Lines offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Poway.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from San Diego to Poway
The bus takes an average of one hour and 45 minutes to cover the 19 miles from San Diego to Poway. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 12:00pm and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from San Diego to Poway, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
San Diego
San Diego is known as "America's Finest City" for its sunny weather, white-sand beaches, and dazzling attractions from Belmont Park to SeaWorld. San Diego's 70 miles of pristine beaches include such gems as Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, La Jolla Cove, and Coronado Beach. The city's strong surfing culture may even inspire you to rent a surfboard and catch the epic waves, bro.
Visitors can spend days getting lost in Balboa Park, a 1,200-acre cultural hub which features 16 museums, immaculate gardens, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. The historic heart of the city, Old Town, showcases San Diego's heritage and ties to Mexican culture, while other sights like the USS Midway pay tribute to the city's military and maritime history. Leave time for some evening exploring, too! San Diego is rated the #1 best city for craft beer in America, so don't miss out on the bars in the Gaslamp Quarter: 16 walkable blocks packed with nightlife and young crowds.
Two airports, as well as many bus and train options, mean it is easy to get to San Diego from afar or from nearby cities like Tijuana, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Las Vegas.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in San Diego?
Main departure station: Old Town - 4005 Taylor St
Most buses depart from the main station in San Diego.
All bus stations in San Diego:
Old Town - 4005 Taylor St
Where does the bus arrive in Poway?
Main arrival station: Jack in the Box on 4th St
All buses from San Diego arrive at one main station in Poway.
All bus stations in Poway:
Jack in the Box on 4th St
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