There are 3 ways to get from Elk Grove to Watsonville by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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 Sacramento to San Josebus Route 2
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
6h 43m$80–133Drive 147.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elk Grove to Watsonvillecar 147.5 mi
2h 53m$27–39Train, bus
- Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
7h 19m$77–141
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elk Grove to Watsonville is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Elk Grove to Watsonville is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Elk Grove to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at W Lake Ave & Main via King & Tully, Santa Clara & 1st, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Elk Grove and Watsonville is 244 miles. The road distance is 148.3 miles.
The best way to get from Elk Grove to Watsonville without a car is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Elk Grove to Watsonville, including transfers.
Elk Grove to Watsonville bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Sacramento station.
Elk Grove to Watsonville bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elk Grove to Watsonville is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Elk Grove to Watsonville.
There are 180+ hotels available in Watsonville.
What companies run services between Elk Grove, CA, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Elk Grove to W Lake Ave & Main via Sacramento, San Jose, King & Tully, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 6h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Sacramento to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–70
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Sacramento to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $36–40
- Schedules at
- xedohoang.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
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