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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Salinasbus bus Ans 6238
    9h 41m

  2. Bus via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Gilroybus bus Guadalajara
    11h 27m
    $50–69

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 5m
    $118–237

  4. Drive 322.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Watsonvillecar car 322.1 mi
    5h 37m
    $59–85

  5. 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
    $329–698

  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
    $160–666

  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, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, line 29 bus

    1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    3. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    4. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    5. Take the bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to Rodriguez / Secondbus bus
    7h 37m
    $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 36m
    $244–873

Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) flights

Calendar80Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 359 mi
  • Duration: 9h 41m

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

American Star Tours operates a bus from Los Angeles to Salinas twice a week, and the journey takes 7h 55m. 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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