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

The cheapest way to get from Ripon to Watsonville is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ripon to Watsonville is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Ripon and Watsonville?

No, there is no direct bus from Ripon to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Wilma & 2Nd Northbound and arriving at W Lake Ave & Main via Downtown Transit Center Lane B, Stockton, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Ripon and Watsonville?

No, there is no direct train from Ripon station to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Lathrop/Manteca Station and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Ripon to Watsonville?

The distance between Ripon and Watsonville is 175 miles. The road distance is 112.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ripon to Watsonville without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs $65 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Ripon to Watsonville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ripon to Watsonville bus from?

Ripon to Watsonville bus services, operated by San Joaquin Regional Transit, depart from Wilma & 2Nd Northbound station.

Where do I catch the Ripon to Watsonville train from?

Ripon to Watsonville train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Lathrop/Manteca Station.

Train or bus from Ripon to Watsonville?

The best way to get from Ripon to Watsonville is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can line 91 bus and bus and line 2 bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Ripon to Watsonville bus arrive?

Ripon to Watsonville bus services, operated by San Joaquin Regional Transit, arrive at Downtown Transit Center Weber Avenue station.

Where does the Ripon to Watsonville train arrive?

Ripon to Watsonville train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station Diridon.

Can I drive from Ripon to Watsonville?

Yes, the driving distance between Ripon to Watsonville is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Ripon to Watsonville.

Where can I stay near Watsonville?

There are 145+ hotels available in Watsonville.

Ripon to Watsonville - 4 ways to travel via train, line 91 bus, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 32m
$67–103
Drive 112.1 mi
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1. Drive from Ripon to Watsonvillecar 112.1 mi
2h 11m
$21–30
Line 91 bus, bus, line 2 bus
1. Take the bus from Wilma & 2Nd Northbound to Downtown Transit Center Weber Avenuebus 91
2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
4. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus 2 / ...
6h 44m
$42–76
Train, bus, line 2 bus
1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
3. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus 2 / ...
6h 47m
$26–45

Ripon to Watsonville by bus

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Distance: 174 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a vehicle from Ripon to Rodriguez / Second via Lathrop/Manteca Station, San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wilma & 2Nd Northbound to W Lake Ave & Main via Downtown Transit Center Weber Avenue, Downtown Transit Center Lane B, Aurora & Channel Northbound, Stockton, San Jose, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 6h 44m.

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