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

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There are 9 ways to get from Salem to Watsonville by bus, plane, subway, car, train (Amtrak), shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus to Portland International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    7h 45m
    $248–560

  2. Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Salem to Eugenetrain train
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane EUG - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    8h 28m
    $116–416

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Salem to Corvallisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Corvallis to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento, CA to Petro - Santa Nellabus bus
    4. Drive from Petro - Santa Nella to Watsonvillecar car
    20h
    $126–216

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salem to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    22h 13m
    $252–520

  5. Drive 661 mi

    1. Drive from Salem to Watsonvillecar car 661 mi
    11h 30m
    $121–175

  6. Bus to Portland International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PDX - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    7h 12m
    $143–624

  7. Bus to Portland International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    8h 23m
    $158–439

  8. Bus to Portland International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PDX - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    10h 46m
    $310–937

  9. Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Salem to Eugenetrain train
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane EUG - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    9h 41m
    $226–471

Salem to Watsonville by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$252Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 689.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Salem, OR, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Salem to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $250–550 and the journey takes 20h 27m.

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