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Trip Overview

The average bus between Sacramento and Watsonville takes 6h 55m and the fastest bus takes 5h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sacramento 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.

6h 55m
Duration
180 mi
Distance
Twice daily
Frequency

Sacramento to Watsonville bus times

Buses run twice daily between Sacramento and Watsonville. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sacramento is at 2:15 PM which arrives into Watsonville at 8:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Stockton and take an average of 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakSanta Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro6h 25m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakSanta Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro6h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakSanta Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro6h 25m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakSanta Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro6h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakSanta Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro6h 16m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakSanta Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro5h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakSanta Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro6h 16m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakSanta Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro5h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakSanta Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro6h 25m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakSanta Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro6h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakSanta Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro6h 25m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakSanta Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro6h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakSanta Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro6h 25m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakSanta Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro6h 14m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Watsonville.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 179.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Sacramento to W Lake Ave & Main via Stockton, San Jose, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 6h 39m.

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