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

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There are 10 ways to get from Riverside to Watsonville by plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus, line 2 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ONT - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus bus
    6h 52m
    $271–801

  2. Drive 373.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverside to Watsonvillecar car 373.1 mi
    6h 32m
    $69–99

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 38m
    $122–258

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus 200
    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
    12h 50m
    $70–139

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

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    6h 15m
    $221–864

  6. Fly Ontario International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ONT - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    7h 35m
    $161–779

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    7h 45m
    $169–680

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus, line 28 bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Rodriguez / Secondbus bus
    8h 54m
    $284–738

  9. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    9h 3m
    $236–861

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    13h 59m
    $107–166

Riverside to Watsonville by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 473 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Rodriguez / Second via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 in around 12h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to W Lake Ave & Main via Harbor + Katella, Katella-Harbor, Artic - Dock 6, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 12h 50m.

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