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

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

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

    best
    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
    6h 42m
    $121–623

  2. Drive  455.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Ysidro to Watsonvillecar car 455.4 mi
    7h 54m
    $78–113

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Gilroybus bus San Ysidro
    13h 32m
    $92–132

  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
    15h 41m
    $262–422

  5. 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
    8h 2m
    $111–288

  6. Tram, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus, line 28 bus

    1. Take the tram from Beyer Blvd Station to Civic Center Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - 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
    8h 28m
    $151–491

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - 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 27m
    $112–387

  8. Bus via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    14h 4m
    $92–149

San Ysidro to Watsonville by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 501.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

Tufesa operates a bus from San Ysidro to Gilroy once daily. Tickets cost $85–120 and the journey takes 9h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Beyer Blvd Station to Rodriguez / Second via Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 in around 15h 41m.

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