The average bus between Santa Monica and Watsonville takes 11h 22m and the fastest bus takes 10h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Santa Monica 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.
Buses run 3 times a day between Santa Monica and Watsonville. The earliest departure is at 7:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Monica is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Watsonville at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles Union Station and take an average of 11h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Soquel Ave & Front station via San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
Santa Monica to Watsonville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Monica to Watsonville bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Soquel Ave & Front station.
The distance between Santa Monica and Watsonville is 436.7 km. The road distance is 516 km.
You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to W Lake Ave & Main via Los Angeles Union Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 11h 32m.
