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

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There are 7 ways to get from Palm Springs to Watsonville by plane, shuttle, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PSP - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    5h 52m
    $92–384

  2. Drive  424.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Watsonvillecar car 424.9 mi
    7h 22m
    $78–112

  3. Bus via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    14h 16m

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 52m

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    7h 3m
    $162–389

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PSP - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    7h 37m
    $374–868

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Gilroybus bus Nogales / ...
    18h 30m
    $96–134

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration3h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 460.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to W Lake Ave & Main via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 14h 16m.

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