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How to get fromSan Francisco to Watsonvilleby bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, bus, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Watsonville by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, bus, or subway

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  1. Bus, line 2 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    3. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus bus 2 / ...
    3h 8m
    $20–35

  2. Drive 87.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Watsonvillecar car 87.6 mi
    1h 37m
    $16–24

  3. Caltrain, bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    3. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus bus 2 / ...
    3h 30m
    $22–34

  4. BART, bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    3. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus bus 2 / ...
    3h 51m
    $23–38

San Francisco to Watsonville by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration3h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 97.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a bus from San Francisco to W Lake Ave & Main via San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 3h 8m.

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