There are 5 ways to get from Mount Shasta to Watsonville by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, shuttle, or train (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 Mt Shasta to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
12h 9m$61–104Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mt Shasta to Redding Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to San Josetrain
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
12h 42m$94–204Drive 346.5 mi
- Drive from Mount Shasta to Watsonvillecar 346.5 mi
6h$64–92Bus, fly, shuttle
- Take the bus from Mt Shasta to Redding Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RDD - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Prunedale Park & Ride
10h 1m$504–885Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
13h 13m$131–278
Mount Shasta to Watsonville by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mount Shasta to Watsonville is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Mount Shasta to Watsonville is to drive which takes 6h and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount Shasta to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Mt Shasta and arriving at W Lake Ave & Main via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Mount Shasta station to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.
The distance between Mount Shasta and Watsonville is 394 miles. The road distance is 348.6 miles.
The best way to get from Mount Shasta to Watsonville without a car is to bus which takes 12h 9m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 12h 9m to get from Mount Shasta to Watsonville, including transfers.
Mount Shasta to Watsonville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Mt Shasta station.
Mount Shasta to Watsonville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Mount Shasta to Watsonville is to bus which takes 12h 9m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 13h 13m.
What companies run services between Mount Shasta, CA, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Mt Shasta to W Lake Ave & Main via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 12h 9m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $100–240 and the journey takes 11h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Redding Amtrak to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Mt Shasta to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Mt Shasta to Redding Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Mt Shasta to Redding Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Mount Shasta to Watsonville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Mount Shasta to Watsonville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Shasta to Watsonville is 349 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Mount Shasta to Watsonville.
There are 179+ hotels available in Watsonville.







