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 Rodriguez / Second via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Oakland and Watsonville?

No, there is no direct train from Oakland to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

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 BART and bus and line 1 bus which takes 3h 48m and costs $18 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m 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 Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Watsonville train from?

Oakland to Watsonville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Train or bus from Oakland to Watsonville?

The best way to get from Oakland to Watsonville is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs $28 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 28 bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Oakland to Watsonville bus arrive?

Oakland to Watsonville bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Where does the Oakland to Watsonville train arrive?

Oakland to Watsonville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas 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 177+ hotels available in Watsonville.

Oakland to Watsonville - 5 ways to travel via train, BART, bus, and line 1 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Oakland to Watsonville by subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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BART, bus, line 1 bus
best
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 River St S. & Soquel Ave to E Lake & Suddenbus 1
3h 48m
$18–32
Drive 85.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oakland to Watsonvillecar 85.3 mi
1h 34m
$16–23
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
4h 39m
$29–67
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 52m
$18–32
Bus, line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Rodriguez / Secondbus 28 / ...
4h 46m
$30–44

Oakland to Watsonville by subway and bus

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3h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 93.4 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $26–65 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Rodriguez / Second via Salinas and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 in around 4h 46m.

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