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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Watsonvilleby plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Albuquerque to Watsonville by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ABQ - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    8h 33m
    $142–604

  2. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane ABQ - MRY
    10h 16m
    $97–492

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    27h 59m
    $194–313

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    28h 28m
    $309–758

  5. Drive  1,018.8 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Watsonvillecar car 1,018.8 mi
    16h 40m
    $186–269

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ABQ - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    8h 15m
    $442–819

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ABQ - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    8h 43m
    $273–818

  8. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    29h 11m
    $203–318

Albuquerque to Watsonville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration27h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 939.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station 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 27h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Rodriguez / Second via Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 in around 28h 28m.

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