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How to get fromPalm Desert to Powayby bus, train, car, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Desert to Poway by bus, train, car, or tram

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 53m

  2. Drive  103 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Powaycar car 103 mi
    2h 6m
    $19–28

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus bus Lxus 2121
    8h 13m
    $36–59

  4. Line 11 bus, bus, tram, line 235 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus bus 11
    2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to City College Stationtram tram
    5. Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus bus 235
    9h 9m
    $38–76

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  • Distance: 206.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Monterey at Fred Waring to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Varner at Harry Oliver, San Bernardino Transit Center, G Street @ Oak, San Bernardino, Escondido, Escondido Transit Center, and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 8h 13m.

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