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

The cheapest way to get from Oroville to Watsonville is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oroville to Watsonville is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Oroville and Watsonville?

No, there is no direct bus from Oroville to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at W Lake Ave & Main via Stockton, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Oroville and Watsonville?

No, there is no direct train from Oroville to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

How far is it from Oroville to Watsonville?

The distance between Oroville and Watsonville is 253 miles. The road distance is 220.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oroville to Watsonville without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 4m and costs $75 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Oroville to Watsonville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oroville to Watsonville bus from?

Oroville to Watsonville bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Oroville to Watsonville train from?

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

Train or bus from Oroville to Watsonville?

The best way to get from Oroville to Watsonville is to train which takes 11h 10m and costs $95 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Oroville to Watsonville bus arrive?

Oroville to Watsonville bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.

Where does the Oroville to Watsonville train arrive?

Oroville to Watsonville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Can I drive from Oroville to Watsonville?

Yes, the driving distance between Oroville to Watsonville is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Oroville to Watsonville.

Where can I stay near Watsonville?

There are 180+ hotels available in Watsonville.

Oroville to Watsonville - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Oroville to Watsonville by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop to Sacramentobus
2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
8h 4m
$76–145
Drive 218.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oroville to Watsonvillecar 218.8 mi
4h 7m
$40–58
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
11h 10m
$99–204
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop to Stocktonbus
2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
8h 18m
$80–119

Oroville to Watsonville by bus and train

28Weekly Services

8h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 252 mi
Duration: 8h 4m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop to W Lake Ave & Main via Stockton, San Jose, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 8h 18m.

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