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How to get fromOrange to Watsonvilleby plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Orange to Watsonville by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or train

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    4h 41m
    $270–898

  2. Drive 352.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Orange to Watsonvillecar car 352.7 mi
    6h 9m
    $65–93

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    10h 3m
    $68–128

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Orange to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 59m
    $120–255

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus, line 28 bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Rodriguez / Secondbus bus
    5h 48m
    $285–806

  6. Line 42 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Take the bus from Tustin-East Village Way to Norwalk-226Thbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LGB - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    8h 4m
    $81–393

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Orange to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    7h 6m
    $157–677

  8. Line 42 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Tustin-East Village Way to Norwalk-226Thbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    7h 26m
    $96–387

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Orange to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    12h
    $101–162

Orange to Watsonville by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration10h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 417.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to W Lake Ave & Main via San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 10h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Orange to Rodriguez / Second via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 in around 11h 59m.

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