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How to get fromPetaluma to Watsonvilleby bus, train, ferry, car, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or subway

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

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  1. Bus, Caltrain, line 2 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    4. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus bus 2 / ...
    5h 16m
    $52–98

  2. Drive 125.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Petaluma to Watsonvillecar car 125.4 mi
    2h 26m
    $23–33

  3. Ferry, Caltrain, bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Oracle Park Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    4. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus bus 2 / ...
    6h 18m
    $35–50

  4. Bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to 4th St & Folsom Stbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    4. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus bus 2 / ...
    5h 42m
    $30–49

  5. BART, bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    3. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus bus 2 / ...
    5h 46m
    $28–48

Petaluma to Watsonville by bus, foot, subway, and train

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 137.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to W Lake Ave & Main via 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 5h 42m.

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