What is the cheapest way to get from Oakland to Watsonville?

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Watsonville is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oakland to Watsonville?

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Watsonville is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and Watsonville?

No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at W Lake Ave & Main via Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Oakland to Watsonville?

The distance between Oakland and Watsonville is 94 miles. The road distance is 85.8 miles.

How do I travel from Oakland to Watsonville without a car?

The best way to get from Oakland to Watsonville without a car is to bus and line 2 bus which takes 3h 18m and costs $18 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Oakland to Watsonville?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Oakland to Watsonville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Watsonville bus from?

Oakland to Watsonville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.

Where does the Oakland to Watsonville bus arrive?

Oakland to Watsonville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Oakland to Watsonville?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Watsonville is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Oakland to Watsonville.

Where can I stay near Watsonville?

There are 183+ hotels available in Watsonville.

Oakland to Watsonville - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 2 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Oakland to Watsonville by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or subway

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Bus, line 2 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Oakland 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 / ...
3h 18m
$19–35
Drive 85.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oakland to Watsonvillecar 85.3 mi
1h 34m
$16–23
Train, line 28 bus
1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Rodriguez / Secondbus 28 / ...
4h 43m
$37–74
BART, bus, line 2 bus
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
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 / ...
3h 37m
$21–37

Oakland to Watsonville by bus

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3h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 93.4 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

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 18m.

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