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How to get from National City to Poway by bus?

From National City to Poway by bus

To get from National City to Poway in San Diego, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 929 bus from National City Bl & 7th St station to Broadway & 5th Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 235 bus and finally take the 944 bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station station to Poway Rd & Pomerado Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

104min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 929
929
Bus - 235
235
Bus - 944
944
Leaves from National City Bl & 7th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    National City Bl & 7th St
    ID 60507
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 929929
    Wait for bus
    929
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & 5th Av
    ID 13312
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & 5th Av
    ID 10097
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Escondido
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station
    ID 23015
    48 min
  • 7
    Bus - 944944
    Wait for bus
    944
    Poway - Hilleary Pl
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Poway Rd & Pomerado Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Poway Rd & Pomerado Rd
    ID 40114
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From National City to Poway by bus and cable car

To get from National City to Poway in San Diego, you’ll need to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE cable car from 24th Street Station station to City College Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 235 bus and finally take the 944 bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station station to Poway Rd & Pomerado Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

109min$0.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 235
235
Bus - 944
944
Leaves from 24th Street Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    24th Street Station
    ID 75014
    1.17 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    City College Station
    ID 75090
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & Park Bl
    ID 10109
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Escondido
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station
    ID 23015
    45 min
  • 7
    Bus - 944944
    Wait for bus
    944
    Poway - Hilleary Pl
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Poway Rd & Pomerado Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Poway Rd & Pomerado Rd
    ID 40114
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from National City to Poway

The distance between National City, San Diego and Poway, San Diego is approximately 32.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from National City to Poway by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to National City

National City is located at National City, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is National City Bl & W 12th St (City Hall).

Bus stations close to National City:

  • National City Bl & W 12th St (City Hall)
  • National City Bl & W 12th St
  • National City Bl & 7th St

Public transit stations close to Poway, San Diego

Poway is located at Poway, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Poway Rd & 12222 (Pomerado Plaza).

Bus stations close to Poway:

  • Poway Rd & 12222 (Pomerado Plaza)
  • Poway Rd & Oak Knoll Rd
  • Poway Rd & 12312

From National City to Poway by bus and cable car

To get from National City to Poway in San Diego, you’ll need to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE cable car from 24th Street Station station to City College Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 235 bus and finally take the 944 bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station station to Poway Rd & Pomerado Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

109min$0.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 235
235
Bus - 944
944
Leaves from 24th Street Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    24th Street Station
    ID 75014
    1.17 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    City College Station
    ID 75090
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & Park Bl
    ID 10109
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Escondido
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station
    ID 23015
    45 min
  • 7
    Bus - 944944
    Wait for bus
    944
    Poway - Hilleary Pl
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Poway Rd & Pomerado Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Poway Rd & Pomerado Rd
    ID 40114
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from National City to Poway?

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 929, Bus line 235, Bus line 944.

  • What is the alternative route to get from National City to Poway?

    The alternative route takes 109 minutes, using Bus line BLUE, Bus line 235, Bus line 944.

  • Is there a direct bus between National City and Poway in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from National City to Poway in San Diego?

    The 929 bus line goes from National City Bl & 7th St station near National City to Downtown station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Downtown station near Poway in San Diego

  • How long does it take to travel from National City to Poway in San Diego by bus?

    The total travel time between National City and Poway in San Diego by bus is about 1 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near National City to get to Poway in San Diego?

    Get on the 929 bus from the National City Bl & 7th St stop near National City in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between National City and Poway in San Diego?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown stop, which is closest to Poway in San Diego.

  • How much is the bus fare from National City to Poway?

    The ride from National City to Poway costs $0.00.

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