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

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There are 10 ways to get from El Monte to Watsonville by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, or subway

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarket to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus Westminster
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    9h 18m
    $53–78

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 32m
    $199–313

  3. Drive  333.9 mi

    1. Drive from El Monte to Watsonvillecar car 333.9 mi
    5h 47m
    $61–88

  4. 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 28m
    $171–668

  5. 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
    12h 15m

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from El Monte to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    6h 58m
    $342–816

  7. Line 266 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Rosemead / Fern to Lakewood / Hardwickbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    7h 17m
    $106–467

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

    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
    7h 23m
    $485–822

  9. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus, line 28 bus

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Rodriguez / Secondbus bus
    8h 16m
    $326–676

  10. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, line 60 bus, shuttle, line 29 bus

    1. Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    4. Take the bus from Milpitas BART to SJC Airport Terminal Abus bus
    5. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    6. Take the bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to Rodriguez / Secondbus bus
    9h 8m
    $236–786

El Monte to Watsonville by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration9h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 403.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarket to W Lake Ave & Main via San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, King & Tully, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 9h 18m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $190–300 and the journey takes 8h 19m.

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