There are 3 ways to get from Mariposa to Watsonville by bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Midtown Mariposa to Merced Transpobus
- Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Pacheco @ Targetbus Lb
- Take the bus from Los Baños to Gilroybus
5h 48m$82–113Drive 137.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mariposa to Watsonvillecar 137.3 mi
2h 44m$26–37Bus via Stockton
- Take the bus from Midtown Mariposa to Merced Transpobus
- Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus 1
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
8h 53m$49–74
Mariposa to Watsonville by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mariposa to Watsonville is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Mariposa to Watsonville is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Mariposa to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Midtown Mariposa and arriving at Gilroy via Merced Transpo and Los Baños. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Mariposa and Watsonville is 146 miles. The road distance is 138.1 miles.
The best way to get from Mariposa to Watsonville without a car is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Mariposa to Watsonville, including transfers.
Mariposa to Watsonville bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, depart from Midtown Mariposa station.
Mariposa to Watsonville bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, arrive at Merced Transpo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mariposa to Watsonville is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Mariposa to Watsonville.
There are 177+ hotels available in Watsonville.
What companies run services between Mariposa, CA, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Midtown Mariposa to Watsonville via Merced Transpo, Pacheco @ Target, Los Baños, and Gilroy in around 5h 48m.
Bus from Midtown Mariposa to Merced Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Bus from Midtown Mariposa to Merced Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
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