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Trip Overview

The average bus between San Jose and Watsonville takes 2h 23m and the fastest bus takes 1h 47m. There is an hourly bus service from San Jose 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.

2h 23m
Duration
51 mi
Distance
$14
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

San Jose to Watsonville bus times

Buses run hourly between San Jose and Watsonville. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Jose is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Watsonville at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Soquel Ave & Front and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Santa Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro2h 15m • 1 change
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    Santa Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro1h 55m • 1 change
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    Santa Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro2h 15m • 1 change
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    Santa Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Santa Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro2h • 1 change
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    Santa Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro2h • 1 change
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    Santa Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro2h 15m • 1 change
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    Santa Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Santa Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro2h • 1 change
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    Santa Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro2h • 1 change
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    Santa Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro2h 15m • 1 change
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    Santa Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Santa Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro1h 48m • 1 change
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    Santa Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro2h 16m • 1 change
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    Santa Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro2h 6m • 1 change
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    Santa Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Santa Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro1h 48m • 1 change
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    Santa Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro2h 16m • 1 change
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    Santa Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro2h 6m • 1 change
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    Santa Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Santa Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro2h • 1 change
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    Santa Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro2h • 1 change
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    Santa Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro2h 15m • 1 change
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    Santa Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Santa Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro2h • 1 change
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    Santa Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro2h • 1 change
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    Santa Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro2h 15m • 1 change
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    Santa Cruz MetroSanta Cruz Metro1h 55m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Jose 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 San Jose to Watsonville.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 50.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Diridon Station to E Lake & Sudden via Soquel Ave & Front and River St S. & Soquel Ave in around 2h 1m.

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