What is the cheapest way to get from Mill Valley to Watsonville?

The cheapest way to get from Mill Valley to Watsonville is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Mill Valley to Watsonville?

The fastest way to get from Mill Valley to Watsonville is to drive which takes 2h and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Mill Valley and Watsonville?

No, there is no direct bus from Mill Valley to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from E Blithedale Ave & Hill St and arriving at W Lake Ave & Main via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A, 4th St & Market St, San Francisco, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Mill Valley and Watsonville?

No, there is no direct train from Mill Valley to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Mill Valley to Watsonville?

The distance between Mill Valley and Watsonville is 112 miles. The road distance is 100.9 miles.

How do I travel from Mill Valley to Watsonville without a car?

The best way to get from Mill Valley to Watsonville without a car is to bus and Caltrain and line 2 bus which takes 5h 11m and costs $60 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Mill Valley to Watsonville?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Mill Valley to Watsonville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mill Valley to Watsonville bus from?

Mill Valley to Watsonville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

Where do I catch the Mill Valley to Watsonville train from?

Mill Valley to Watsonville train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from Mill Valley to Watsonville?

The best way to get from Mill Valley to Watsonville is to Caltrain and train which takes 6h 9m and costs $90 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 2 bus, which costs $29 - $50 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Mill Valley to Watsonville bus arrive?

Mill Valley to Watsonville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Where does the Mill Valley to Watsonville train arrive?

Mill Valley to Watsonville train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from Mill Valley to Watsonville?

Yes, the driving distance between Mill Valley to Watsonville is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Mill Valley to Watsonville.

Where can I stay near Watsonville?

There are 147+ hotels available in Watsonville.

Mill Valley to Watsonville - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and Caltrain

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There are 6 ways to get from Mill Valley to Watsonville by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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Bus, Caltrain, line 2 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Manzanita Park and Ride to San Francisco Airportbus
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
4. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus 2 / ...
5h 11m
$61–81
Drive 100.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mill Valley to Watsonvillecar 100.3 mi
2h
$19–27
Caltrain, train
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 9m
$91–129
Line 120 bus, Caltrain, bus, line 2 bus
1. Take the bus from Manzanita Park & Ride Lot to Mission St & 4th Stbus 120
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
4. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus 2 / ...
5h 29m
$30–50
Line 120 bus, BART, bus, line 2 bus
1. Take the bus from Manzanita Park & Ride Lot to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 120
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
4. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus 2 / ...
5h 40m
$29–53
Bus, line 2 bus
1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
3. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus 2 / ...
5h 47m
$29–48

Mill Valley to Watsonville by bus and train

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Distance: 111.8 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Mill Valley, CA, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Mill Valley to Rodriguez / Second via San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Blithedale Ave & Hill St to W Lake Ave & Main via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A, Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 5h 47m.

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