There are 4 ways to get from Alameda to Watsonville by subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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BART, bus, line 2 bus
best- Take the subway from Fruitvale to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
- Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus 2 / ...
3h 30m$20–34Drive 83.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alameda to Watsonvillecar 83.7 mi
1h 34m$16–23Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
4h 39m$31–68Bus, line 28 bus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Rodriguez / Secondbus 28 / ...
4h 46m$39–56
Alameda to Watsonville by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alameda to Watsonville is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Alameda to Watsonville is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Alameda to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Rodriguez / Second via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Alameda to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Alameda and Watsonville is 89 miles. The road distance is 84.1 miles.
The best way to get from Alameda to Watsonville without a car is to BART and bus and line 2 bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $19 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Alameda to Watsonville, including transfers.
Alameda to Watsonville bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
Alameda to Watsonville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Alameda to Watsonville is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 28 bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $29–65 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Rodriguez / Second via Salinas and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 in around 4h 46m.
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Fruitvale to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- BART
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Main
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
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More Questions & Answers
Alameda to Watsonville bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Alameda to Watsonville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to Watsonville is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Alameda to Watsonville.
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