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How to get fromOakland to Watsonvilleby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus, line 2 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    3. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus bus 2 / ...
    3h 34m
    $11–26

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    4h 39m
    $61–95

  3. Drive  85.3 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Watsonvillecar car 85.3 mi
    1h 34m
    $15–22

  4. BART, bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    3. Take the bus from River St S. & Soquel Ave to E Lake & Suddenbus bus 1
    3h 48m
    $13–29

  5. BART, bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    3. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus bus 2 / ...
    3h 52m
    $13–29

  6. Bus, line 28 bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Rodriguez / Secondbus bus 28 / ...
    4h 46m

Oakland to Watsonville by bus

Calendar36Weekly Buses
Duration3h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 93.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oakland to W Lake Ave & Main via San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 2h 57m.

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