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

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

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

    best
    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

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Gilroybus bus Nogales / ...
    11h 17m
    $46–64

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 5m
    $199–306

  4. 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

  5. Drive  322.1 mi

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

  6. 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
    6h 6m
    $519–812

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    6h 44m
    $245–837

  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 40m
    $295–724

  9. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - 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
    7h 41m
    $240–776

  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
    $113–489

  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
    $250–878

Los Angeles to Watsonville by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 389.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $190–310 and the journey takes 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Rodriguez / Second via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 in around 10h 11m.

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