There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Watsonville by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane PDX - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
6h 29m$140–506Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
20h 14m$119–192Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
23h 30m$206–486Drive 706.6 mi
- Drive from Portland to Watsonvillecar 706.6 mi
12h 19m$129–187Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PDX - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Prunedale Park & Ride
7h 39m$155–421Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane PDX - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
8h 4m$296–450Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane PDX - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
10h 9m$294–905
Portland to Watsonville by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Watsonville is to bus which costs $110 - $200 and takes 20h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Watsonville is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 29m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at W Lake Ave & Main via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 30m.
The distance between Portland and Watsonville is 650 miles. The road distance is 710.7 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Watsonville without a car is to bus which takes 20h 14m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Portland to Watsonville, including transfers.
Portland to Watsonville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Watsonville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Watsonville is to bus which takes 20h 14m and costs $110 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $490 and takes 23h 30m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to W Lake Ave & Main via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 20h 14m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $200–490 and the journey takes 21h 44m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Portland International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Portland International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–490
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $40–50
Shuttle from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Prunedale Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $50–65
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $40–50
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Booking & Getting There
Portland to Watsonville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Portland to Watsonville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Watsonville is 711 miles. It takes approximately 12h 19m to drive from Portland to Watsonville.
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