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How to get fromIrvine to Watsonvilleby plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Irvine to Watsonville by plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    4h 29m
    $235–845

  2. Drive  364.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Watsonvillecar car 364.4 mi
    6h 21m
    $67–97

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 5m
    $101–226

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    12h 11m
    $86–134

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    6h 14m
    $262–780

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

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    7h 17m
    $168–678

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    12h 14m
    $67–117

Irvine to Watsonville by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 408.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Tustin to Rodriguez / Second via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Lincoln Ave / W Market St in around 12h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to W Lake Ave & Main via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 12h 14m.

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