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

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There are 8 ways to get from San Diego to Watsonville by plane, subway, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - 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
    5h 17m
    $97–291

  2. Drive 442.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Watsonvillecar car 442.2 mi
    7h 41m
    $81–117

  3. Bus via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    13h 10m
    $82–155

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 1m
    $153–328

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    4h 34m
    $116–555

  6. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus, line 28 bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Rodriguez / Secondbus bus
    5h 52m
    $150–323

  7. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    5h 49m
    $114–294

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Gilroybus bus San Ysidro
    14h 5m
    $92–142

San Diego to Watsonville by tram and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 535.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to W Lake Ave & Main via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 13h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Rodriguez / Second via Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 in around 14h 1m.

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