How to get from National City to Poway by bus and cable car?

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 8th 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 29 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus and cable car schedule from National City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and cable car schedule to Poway on the Moovit app.

89min$0.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 235
235
Bus - 944
944
Leaves from 8th Street Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    8th Street Station
    ID 75016
    670 yd • 8 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
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & Park Bl
    ID 10109
    110 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 31.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from National City to Poway by bus and cable car, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Cable Car schedule from National City to Poway

To check the bus and cable car schedule from National City to Poway using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (National City) and destination (Poway), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and cable car routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and cable car, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and cable car schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Cable Car line BLUE, Bus line 235, Bus line 944.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

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

    The BLUE cable car line goes from 8th Street Station station near National City to City College Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till City College Station station near Poway in San Diego.

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

    The total travel time between National City and Poway in San Diego by cable car and bus is about 1 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the BLUE cable car from the 8th Street Station station near National City in San Diego.

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

    Get off the cable car at the City College Station stop, which is closest to Poway in San Diego.

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

    The ride from National City to Poway costs $0.00.

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