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How to get fromSanta Maria to Watsonvilleby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Maria to Watsonville by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 10N
    2. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 49m
    $46–69

  2. Bus via King City

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 10N
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus bus 9N
    3. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 84
    4. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9bus bus 23 / ...
    9h 22m
    $12–19

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 10N
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 4m
    $46–99

  4. Drive 173.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Maria to Watsonvillecar car 173.5 mi
    3h 12m
    $32–46

Santa Maria to Watsonville by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration9h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 188.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Rodriguez / Second via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 in around 7h 49m.

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