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Trip Overview

The average bus between Oakland and Watsonville takes 4h 40m and the fastest bus takes 2h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oakland to Watsonville. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 40m
Duration
144 mi
Distance
4 times a day
Frequency

Oakland to Watsonville bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Oakland and Watsonville. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Oakland is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Watsonville at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Salinas and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakMonterey-Salinas Transit2h 55m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMonterey-Salinas Transit4h 24m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMonterey-Salinas Transit3h 59m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMonterey-Salinas Transit8h 27m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakMonterey-Salinas Transit2h 55m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMonterey-Salinas Transit4h 24m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMonterey-Salinas Transit3h 59m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakMonterey-Salinas Transit2h 55m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMonterey-Salinas Transit4h 24m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMonterey-Salinas Transit3h 59m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakMonterey-Salinas Transit2h 55m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMonterey-Salinas Transit4h 24m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMonterey-Salinas Transit3h 59m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMonterey-Salinas Transit8h 27m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakMonterey-Salinas Transit2h 55m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMonterey-Salinas Transit4h 24m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMonterey-Salinas Transit3h 59m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMonterey-Salinas Transit8h 27m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakMonterey-Salinas Transit2h 55m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMonterey-Salinas Transit4h 24m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMonterey-Salinas Transit3h 59m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMonterey-Salinas Transit8h 27m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    AmtrakMonterey-Salinas Transit2h 55m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMonterey-Salinas Transit4h 24m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMonterey-Salinas Transit3h 59m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oakland to Watsonville? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Oakland to Watsonville.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 144.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oakland to Rodriguez / Second via Salinas and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 in around 4h 46m.

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