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

The cheapest way to get from Reno to Watsonville is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reno to Watsonville is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs $45 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Reno and Watsonville?

No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at W Lake Ave & Main via Oakland, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Reno and Watsonville?

No, there is no direct train from Reno to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Salinas via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

How far is it from Reno to Watsonville?

The distance between Reno and Watsonville is 296 miles. The road distance is 291.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reno to Watsonville without a car is to bus and train via Roseville which takes 9h 47m and costs $100 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Reno to Watsonville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reno to Watsonville bus from?

Reno to Watsonville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.

Where do I catch the Reno to Watsonville train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Reno to Watsonville?

The best way to get from Reno to Watsonville is to fly which takes 8h 8m and costs $50 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 9h 54m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $310 and takes 13h 45m.

Where does the Reno to Watsonville bus arrive?

Reno to Watsonville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the Reno to Watsonville train arrive?

Reno to Watsonville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from Reno to Watsonville?

Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Watsonville is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Reno to Watsonville.

Where can I stay near Watsonville?

There are 182+ hotels available in Watsonville.

Reno to Watsonville - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Reno to Watsonville by plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or train (Amtrak)

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Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RNO - SFO
2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle
5h 47m
$424–531
Drive 289.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reno to Watsonvillecar 289.7 mi
5h 13m
$50–72
Bus, train via Roseville
1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Roseville Bus Stopbus
2. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to San Josetrain
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
9h 47m
$105–175
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain
2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
12h 21m
$157–261
Fly to Monterey Regional Airport
1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane RNO - MRY
8h 8m
$52–302
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Oaklandbus
2. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
9h 54m
$50–84
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus
2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
10h
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
13h 45m
$185–301

Reno to Watsonville by bus and train

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Distance: 294.2 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to W Lake Ave & Main via Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 9h 54m.

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