There are 3 ways to get from Palm Springs to Poway by bus, train, or car
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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 16m$37–61Drive 105.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Springs to Powaycar 105.5 mi
1h 55m$20–28Bus
- Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus Lxus 2121
8h 40m$34–57
Palm Springs to Poway by bus, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 Indian Canyon at Alejo and arriving at Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Varner at Harry Oliver, San Bernardino, Escondido Transit Center and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Palm Springs and Poway is 194 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 16m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Palm Springs to Poway, including transfers.
Palm Springs to Poway bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, depart from Varner at Harry Oliver station.
Palm Springs to Poway bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, arrive at San Bernardino Transit Center 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 410+ hotels available in Poway.
What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Poway, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Indian Canyon at Alejo to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Varner at Harry Oliver, San Bernardino Transit Center, San Bernardino, Escondido, Escondido Transit Center, and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 8h 40m.
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Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–40
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
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Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
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