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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Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SNA - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
4h 29m$235–845Drive 364.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Watsonvillecar 364.4 mi
6h 21m$67–97Train
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
12h 5m$101–226Train, bus
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
12h 11m$86–134Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SNA - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
6h 14m$262–780Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LAX - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
7h 17m$168–678Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
12h 14m$67–117
Irvine to Watsonville by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Watsonville is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Watsonville is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 29m and costs $230 - $850.
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 12h 14m.
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 5m.
The distance between Irvine and Watsonville is 411 miles. The road distance is 366.5 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Watsonville without a car is to train which takes 12h 5m and costs $100 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Irvine to Watsonville, including transfers.
Irvine to Watsonville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
Irvine to Watsonville train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Watsonville is to train which takes 12h 5m and costs $100 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 12h 14m.
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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $40–50
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $40–50
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $40–50
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to Watsonville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Irvine to Watsonville train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Watsonville is 367 miles. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Irvine to Watsonville.
There are 179+ hotels available in Watsonville.






