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

The cheapest way to get from Hayward to Watsonville is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hayward to Watsonville is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $13 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Hayward and Watsonville?

No, there is no direct bus from Hayward station to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Hayward Bus Station and arriving at W Lake Ave & Main via Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Hayward to Watsonville?

The distance between Hayward and Watsonville is 78 miles. The road distance is 72.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hayward to Watsonville without a car is to bus and line 2 bus which takes 3h 4m and costs $14 - $26.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Hayward to Watsonville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hayward to Watsonville bus from?

Hayward to Watsonville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hayward Bus Station.

Where does the Hayward to Watsonville bus arrive?

Hayward to Watsonville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Hayward to Watsonville?

Yes, the driving distance between Hayward to Watsonville is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Hayward to Watsonville.

Where can I stay near Watsonville?

There are 179+ hotels available in Watsonville.

Hayward to Watsonville - 4 ways to travel via bus, line 2 bus, car, and BART

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There are 4 ways to get from Hayward to Watsonville by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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Bus, line 2 bus
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1. Take the bus from Hayward Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
3. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus 2 / ...
3h 4m
$14–26
Drive 71.9 mi
1. Drive from Hayward to Watsonvillecar 71.9 mi
1h 20m
$14–19
BART, bus, line 1 bus
1. Take the subway from Hayward to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
3. Take the bus from River St S. & Soquel Ave to E Lake & Suddenbus 1
3h 25m
$17–31
BART, bus, line 2 bus
1. Take the subway from Hayward to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
3. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus 2 / ...
3h 29m
$17–31

Hayward to Watsonville by bus

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Distance: 77.8 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Hayward, Alameda County, CA, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hayward Bus Station to W Lake Ave & Main via San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 3h 4m.

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