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

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There are 7 ways to get from Burbank to Watsonville by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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

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    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    4h 24m
    $521–774

  2. Drive  312.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Burbank to Watsonvillecar car 312.3 mi
    5h 25m
    $57–83

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    9h 45m
    $61–123

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 52m
    $89–209

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - 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
    6h 9m
    $238–724

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    6h 37m
    $166–675

  7. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 31m
    $88–137

Burbank to Watsonville by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Burbank - Downtown to W Lake Ave & Main via Glendale, Glendale Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 9h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $85–200 and the journey takes 7h 52m.

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