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

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Ana to Watsonville by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    4h 36m
    $260–886

  2. Drive  354.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Watsonvillecar car 354.2 mi
    6h 9m
    $65–94

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    10h 39m
    $68–111

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 58m
    $96–234

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - 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
    6h 21m
    $291–850

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    7h 15m
    $168–686

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    12h 5m
    $80–123

Santa Ana to Watsonville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 414.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to W Lake Ave & Main via San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 10h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Ana to Rodriguez / Second via Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 in around 11h 58m.

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