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

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Watsonville is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Watsonville is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Sacramento and Watsonville?

No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at W Lake Ave & Main via Stockton, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Sacramento and Watsonville?

No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Sacramento to Watsonville?

The distance between Sacramento and Watsonville is 184 miles. The road distance is 159.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sacramento to Watsonville without a car is to train and bus and line 2 bus which takes 5h 24m and costs $55 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Sacramento to Watsonville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Watsonville bus from?

Sacramento to Watsonville bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Watsonville train from?

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

Train or bus from Sacramento to Watsonville?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Watsonville is to bus and line 2 bus which takes 6h 23m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Sacramento to Watsonville bus arrive?

Sacramento to Watsonville bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.

Where does the Sacramento to Watsonville train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sacramento to Watsonville?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Watsonville is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Sacramento to Watsonville.

Where can I stay near Watsonville?

There are 150+ hotels available in Watsonville.

Sacramento to Watsonville - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 2 bus

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

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Train, bus, line 2 bus
best
1. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain
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 / ...
5h 24m
$56–109
Drive 158.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sacramento to Watsonvillecar 158.5 mi
2h 57m
$29–42
Bus, line 2 bus
1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus
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 23m
$56–86
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
7h 4m
$66–133

Sacramento to Watsonville by train and bus

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5h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 183.3 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Sacramento to W Lake Ave & Main via Stockton, San Jose, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h 18m.

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