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

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There are 11 ways to get from Riverside to Watsonville by plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, subway, bus, or train

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

    best
    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
    $334–805

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    13h
    $63–124

  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 33m
    $202–318

  4. Drive  373.1 mi

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

  5. 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 40m
    $124–440

  6. Fly Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ONT - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    8h
    $100–369

  7. 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
    $418–861

  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
    9h 28m
    $334–688

  9. Train to Long Beach 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 Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    9h 15m
    $118–483

  10. Fly Ontario International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    10h 30m
    $238–580

  11. 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
    14h 1m

Riverside to Watsonville by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 422 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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 Lincoln Ave / W Market St in around 12h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to W Lake Ave & Main via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Riverside, Los Angeles Union Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 13h.

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