There are 7 ways to get from Barstow to Watsonville by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, subway, bus, bus (Amtrak), or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to VVTC - Dock 6bus 15
- Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
13h 11m$76–160Drive 351.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Barstow to Watsonvillecar 351.2 mi
6h 12m$65–93Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Barstow Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
15h 19m$162–343Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus
- Take the train from Barstow Station to San Bernardinotrain
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane ONT - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
10h 3m$297–854Bus via Santa Barbara (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Barstow Station to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
15h 16m$182–266Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Barstow Station to San Bernardinotrain
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane ONT - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
9h 26m$247–918Train, bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Barstow Station to Victorville Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LAX - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
9h 14m$184–712
Barstow to Watsonville by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barstow to Watsonville is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Barstow to Watsonville is to drive which takes 6h 12m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Barstow to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave and arriving at W Lake Ave & Main via Victorville Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Barstow station to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Barstow Station and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 19m.
The distance between Barstow and Watsonville is 514 miles. The road distance is 353.3 miles.
The best way to get from Barstow to Watsonville without a car is to bus which takes 13h 11m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 13h 11m to get from Barstow to Watsonville, including transfers.
Barstow to Watsonville bus services, operated by Victor Valley Transit Authority, depart from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave station.
Barstow to Watsonville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Barstow Station.
The best way to get from Barstow to Watsonville is to bus which takes 13h 11m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $350 and takes 15h 19m.
What companies run services between Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to W Lake Ave & Main via Victorville Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 13h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barstow Station to Rodriguez / Second via Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 in around 15h 19m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Barstow Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Barstow Station to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Barstow Station to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Barstow Station to Victorville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- (760) 948-3030
- [email protected]
- Website
- vvta.org
Bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to VVTC - Dock 6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Schedules at
- vvta.org
- Local and county
- $1–3
- B-V Link
- $7
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- scmtd.com
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Barstow Station to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $40–50
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $40–50
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Barstow to Watsonville bus services, operated by Victor Valley Transit Authority, arrive at VVTC - Dock 6 station.
Barstow to Watsonville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barstow to Watsonville is 353 miles. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Barstow to Watsonville.
There are 147+ hotels available in Watsonville.















