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.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Poway?

The distance between Palm Desert and Poway is 204 miles. The road distance is 103.5 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 42m and costs $50 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Palm Desert to Poway, including transfers.

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 393+ hotels available in Poway.

Palm Desert to Poway - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Palm Desert to Poway by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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
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 42m
$50–86
Drive 102.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Powaycar 102.9 mi
2h 6m
$19–28
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Riversidebus FlixBus 2055
2. Take the bus from Riverside to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
10h 12m
$24–47

Palm Desert to Poway by bus, train, and tram

7Weekly Services

7h 42mAverage Duration

$50Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Palm Desert to Poway.

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Distance: 202.8 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

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 Midland Rd & Janette Ln via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Riverside, San Diego, Old Town Station, Fashion Valley Station, Fashion Valley Transit Center, and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station in around 10h 12m.

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