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How to get fromLos Angeles Union Station to Watsonvilleby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), shuttle, or tram

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There are 11 ways to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Watsonville by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), shuttle, or tram

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    8h 43m
    $64–120

  2. Drive 322.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles Union Station to Watsonvillecar car 322.4 mi
    5h 37m
    $59–85

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 11m
    $115–238

  4. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus, line 2 bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus bus
    6h 34m
    $209–698

  5. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 11m
    $93–150

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

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    5h 59m
    $150–666

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    5h 56m
    $539–812

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus, line 28 bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Rodriguez / Secondbus bus
    7h 8m
    $285–724

  9. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus, line 28 bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Rodriguez / Secondbus bus
    7h 2m
    $474–820

  10. Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    7h 41m
    $98–389

  11. Line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    8h 45m
    $244–867

Los Angeles Union Station to Watsonville by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration8h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 393 mi
  • Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to W Lake Ave & Main via San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 8h 19m.

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