What is the cheapest way to get from South San Francisco to Watsonville?

The cheapest way to get from South San Francisco to Watsonville is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from South San Francisco to Watsonville?

The fastest way to get from South San Francisco to Watsonville is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between South San Francisco and Watsonville?

No, there is no direct bus from South San Francisco to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at W Lake Ave & Main via Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from South San Francisco to Watsonville?

The distance between South San Francisco and Watsonville is 88 miles. The road distance is 78.6 miles.

How do I travel from South San Francisco to Watsonville without a car?

The best way to get from South San Francisco to Watsonville without a car is to Caltrain and bus and line 2 bus which takes 3h 15m and costs $20 - $35.

How long does it take to get from South San Francisco to Watsonville?

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from South San Francisco to Watsonville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South San Francisco to Watsonville bus from?

South San Francisco to Watsonville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

Where does the South San Francisco to Watsonville bus arrive?

South San Francisco to Watsonville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Can I drive from South San Francisco to Watsonville?

Yes, the driving distance between South San Francisco to Watsonville is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from South San Francisco to Watsonville.

Where can I stay near Watsonville?

There are 175+ hotels available in Watsonville.

South San Francisco to Watsonville - 3 ways to travel via Caltrain, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from South San Francisco to Watsonville by train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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Caltrain, bus, line 2 bus
best
1. Take the train from South San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
3. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus 2 / ...
3h 15m
$20–32
Drive 78.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from South San Francisco to Watsonvillecar 78.2 mi
1h 26m
$15–21
Bus, line 2 bus
1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
3. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus 2 / ...
4h 24m
$23–40

South San Francisco to Watsonville by train and bus

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3h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 87.5 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a train from South San Francisco Caltrain Northbound to W Lake Ave & Main via San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 4h 24m.

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