There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to Poway by bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 5m$48–76Drive 105.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Springs to Powaycar 105.5 mi
1h 55m$20–28Bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Anaheim to San Diegobus Los Angeles
8h$63–109Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
- Take a shuttle bus from San Bernardino to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWYLas Vegas
8h 35m$30–47
Palm Springs to Poway by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Poway is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Poway is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Poway. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Anaheim, Broadway & Park Bl and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Palm Springs and Poway is 193 miles. The road distance is 106.1 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Poway without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 5m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Palm Springs to Poway, including transfers.
Palm Springs to Poway bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Palm Springs to Poway bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Poway is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Palm Springs to Poway.
There are 368+ hotels available in Poway.
What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim, San Diego, 12th & Imperial Station, City College Station, Broadway & Park Bl, and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 8h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Anaheim to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 760-343-3451
- Website
- sunline.org
Bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- sunline.org
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Shuttle from San Bernardino to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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