What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Poway?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Poway is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 2h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Poway?

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Poway is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $18 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and Poway?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Poway. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey and arriving at Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Indio Bus Station, El Centro Bus Stop, Santa Fe Depot and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Poway?

The distance between Palm Desert and Poway is 207 miles. The road distance is 103.6 miles.

How do I travel from Palm Desert to Poway without a car?

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Poway without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 40m and costs $50 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Palm Desert to Poway?

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Palm Desert to Poway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palm Desert to Poway bus from?

Palm Desert to Poway bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.

Where does the Palm Desert to Poway bus arrive?

Palm Desert to Poway bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Centro Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Poway?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Poway is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Palm Desert to Poway.

Where can I stay near Poway?

There are 368+ hotels available in Poway.

Palm Desert to Poway - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Desert to Poway by bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 40m
$53–83
Drive 103 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Powaycar 103 mi
2h 6m
$19–28
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take a shuttle bus from San Bernardino to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWYshuttle Las Vegas
8h 5m
$30–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0850
2. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
9h
$36–71

Palm Desert to Poway by bus, train, and tram

7Weekly Services

7h 40mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 205.4 mi
Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, El Centro Bus Stop, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Station, Santa Fe Depot, Santa Fe Depot, and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 9h.

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