What is the cheapest way to get from California to Watsonville?

The cheapest way to get from California to Watsonville is to bus which costs $45 - $70 and takes 11h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Watsonville?

The fastest way to get from California to Watsonville is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between California and Watsonville?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Rodriguez / Second via Santa Barbara and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.

Is there a direct train between California and Watsonville?

No, there is no direct train from California to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

How far is it from California to Watsonville?

The distance between California and Watsonville is 380 miles. The road distance is 324 miles.

How do I travel from California to Watsonville without a car?

The best way to get from California to Watsonville without a car is to train which takes 10h 5m and costs $110 - $240.

How long does it take to get from California to Watsonville?

It takes approximately 10h 5m to get from California to Watsonville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Watsonville bus from?

California to Watsonville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the California to Watsonville train from?

California to Watsonville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from California to Watsonville?

The best way to get from California to Watsonville is to train which takes 10h 5m and costs $110 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus via Santa Barbara, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 10h 11m.

Where does the California to Watsonville bus arrive?

California to Watsonville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where does the California to Watsonville train arrive?

California to Watsonville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Can I drive from California to Watsonville?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Watsonville is 324 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from California to Watsonville.

Where can I stay near Watsonville?

There are 175+ hotels available in Watsonville.

California to Watsonville - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from California to Watsonville by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
10h 5m
$119–235
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Gilroybus Guadalajara
11h 27m
$50–69
Bus via Santa Barbara
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 11m
$98–149
Drive 322.1 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Watsonvillecar 322.1 mi
5h 37m
$59–85

California to Watsonville by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

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10h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 377.5 mi
Duration: 10h 5m

What companies run services between California, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Rodriguez / Second via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 in around 10h 11m.

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