What is the cheapest way to get from Grass Valley to Watsonville?

The cheapest way to get from Grass Valley to Watsonville is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grass Valley to Watsonville?

The fastest way to get from Grass Valley to Watsonville is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Grass Valley and Watsonville?

No, there is no direct bus from Grass Valley to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from City Hall and arriving at W Lake Ave & Main via Auburn Amtrak, Sacramento, Stockton, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

How far is it from Grass Valley to Watsonville?

The distance between Grass Valley and Watsonville is 247 miles. The road distance is 215.8 miles.

How do I travel from Grass Valley to Watsonville without a car?

The best way to get from Grass Valley to Watsonville without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 22m and costs $65 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Grass Valley to Watsonville?

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Grass Valley to Watsonville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grass Valley to Watsonville bus from?

Grass Valley to Watsonville bus services, operated by Nevada County Gold Country Stage, depart from City Hall station.

Where does the Grass Valley to Watsonville bus arrive?

Grass Valley to Watsonville bus services, operated by Nevada County Gold Country Stage, arrive at Nevada St at Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Grass Valley to Watsonville?

Yes, the driving distance between Grass Valley to Watsonville is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Grass Valley to Watsonville.

Where can I stay near Watsonville?

There are 183+ hotels available in Watsonville.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to San Josetrain
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
8h 22m
$68–135
Drive 214.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Grass Valley to Watsonvillecar 214.5 mi
3h 58m
$40–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
2. Take the bus from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramentobus
3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus
4. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
5. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
10h 26m
$60–91
Bus, train via Oakland
1. Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Oaklandtrain
3. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain
10h 24m
$78–167

Grass Valley to Watsonville by bus and train

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Distance: 245.6 mi
Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Grass Valley, CA, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from City Hall to W Lake Ave & Main via Nevada St at Amtrak Station, Auburn Amtrak, Sacramento, Stockton, San Jose, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 10h 26m.

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