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

The cheapest way to get from Poway to Palm Springs is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poway to Palm Springs is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Poway and Palm Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Poway to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station, San Diego and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Poway to Palm Springs?

The distance between Poway and Palm Springs is 195 miles. The road distance is 105.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poway to Palm Springs without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 27m and costs $45 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Poway to Palm Springs, including transfers.

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

Poway to Palm Springs bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station.

Where does the Poway to Palm Springs bus arrive?

Poway to Palm Springs bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at India St & C St station.

Can I drive from Poway to Palm Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Poway to Palm Springs is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Poway to Palm Springs.

Where can I stay near Palm Springs?

There are 1586+ hotels available in Palm Springs.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Poway to Palm Springs by train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or shuttle

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 27m
$46–81
Drive 105.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poway to Palm Springscar 105.2 mi
1h 54m
$20–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to India St & C Stbus 235
2. Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus
8h 4m
$70–115
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to San Bernardinoshuttle Cbx
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
9h 34m
$32–47

Poway to Palm Springs by bus, tram, and train

14Weekly Services

7h 27mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 194.1 mi
Duration: 7h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station, India St & C St, San Diego, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 8h 4m.

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