How to get from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Poway by bus and cable car?

San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Poway - Cable Car Schedule

The BLUE cable car from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Poway usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 15 min-1 hr 15 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 58 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Poway by bus and cable car

To get from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Poway you’ll need to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE cable car from Ucsd Health La Jolla Station station to Santa Fe Depot 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 Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus and cable car schedule from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and cable car schedule to Poway on the Moovit app.

118min$0.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 235
235
Bus - 944
944
Walk to Poway
Leaves from Ucsd Health La Jolla Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Ucsd Health La Jolla Station
    ID 77783
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    San Ysidro
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Santa Fe Depot
    ID 75082
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Fe Depot
    ID 99589
    100 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
    53 min
  • 7
    Bus - 944944
    Wait for bus
    944
    Poway - Hilleary Pl
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr
    ID 88896
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Poway
    Walk to
    Poway
    Putney Road
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Poway

The distance between San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) and Poway is approximately 42.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 118 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Poway by bus and cable car, so no matter how you choose to travel in Poway – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Cable Car schedule from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Poway

To check the bus and cable car schedule from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Poway using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego)) 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 San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Poway?

    The fastest way takes 118 minutes, using Cable Car line BLUE, Bus line 235, Bus line 944.

  • Is there a direct cable car between San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) and Poway?

    No, you’ll have to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 58 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Poway?

    The BLUE cable car line goes from Ucsd Health La Jolla Station near San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) in San Diego to Santa Fe Depot. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Santa Fe Depot near Poway.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Poway by cable car and bus?

    The total travel time between San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) and Poway by cable car and bus is about 1 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to get to Poway?

    Get on the BLUE cable car from the Ucsd Health La Jolla Station near San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) and Poway?

    Get off the cable car at the Santa Fe Depot, which is closest to Poway.

  • How much is the cable car fare from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Poway?

    The ride from San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) to Poway costs $0.00.

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