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

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Watsonville is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Watsonville is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 29m and costs $230 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Watsonville?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at W Lake Ave & Main via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Irvine and Watsonville?

No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

How far is it from Irvine to Watsonville?

The distance between Irvine and Watsonville is 463 miles. The road distance is 366.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Irvine to Watsonville without a car is to bus which takes 11h 58m and costs $65 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Irvine to Watsonville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Watsonville bus from?

Irvine to Watsonville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Watsonville train from?

Irvine to Watsonville train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.

Train or bus from Irvine to Watsonville?

The best way to get from Irvine to Watsonville is to bus which takes 11h 58m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Irvine to Watsonville bus arrive?

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

Where does the Irvine to Watsonville train arrive?

Irvine to Watsonville train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.

Can I drive from Irvine to Watsonville?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Watsonville is 366 miles. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Irvine to Watsonville.

Where can I stay near Watsonville?

There are 186+ hotels available in Watsonville.

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

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Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus, line 2 bus
best
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SNA - OAK
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
4. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus
5h 6m
$262–764
Drive 364.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Irvine to Watsonvillecar 364.4 mi
6h 21m
$67–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
11h 58m
$69–134
Train
1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
12h 10m
$121–256
Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SNA - SJC
2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle
4h 29m
$234–840
Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus, line 28 bus
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SNA - MRY
2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus
3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Rodriguez / Secondbus
5h 35m
$250–732
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
12h 11m
$107–162

Irvine to Watsonville by bus

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Distance: 460.3 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

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 11h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Rodriguez / Second via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 in around 12h 10m.

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