What is the cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Watsonville?

The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Watsonville is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tijuana to Watsonville?

The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Watsonville is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 49m and costs $110 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Tijuana and Watsonville?

No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Línea, B.C. and arriving at Rodriguez / Second via San Ysidro, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station and Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Tijuana and Watsonville?

No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at Salinas via San Diego and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 44m.

How far is it from Tijuana to Watsonville?

The distance between Tijuana and Watsonville is 511 miles. The road distance is 463.1 miles.

How do I travel from Tijuana to Watsonville without a car?

The best way to get from Tijuana to Watsonville without a car is to bus which takes 14h 37m and costs $110 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Tijuana to Watsonville?

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Tijuana to Watsonville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tijuana to Watsonville bus from?

Tijuana to Watsonville bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from San Ysidro station.

Where do I catch the Tijuana to Watsonville train from?

Tijuana to Watsonville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from Tijuana to Watsonville?

The best way to get from Tijuana to Watsonville is to bus which takes 14h 37m and costs $110 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $310 and takes 15h 44m.

Where does the Tijuana to Watsonville bus arrive?

Tijuana to Watsonville bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Gilroy station.

Where does the Tijuana to Watsonville train arrive?

Tijuana to Watsonville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Tijuana to Watsonville?

Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Watsonville is 463 miles. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Tijuana to Watsonville.

Where can I stay near Watsonville?

There are 177+ hotels available in Watsonville.

Tijuana to Watsonville - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and bus

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

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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 SAN - SJC
2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle
6h 49m
$117–554
Drive 460.4 mi
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1. Drive from Tijuana to Watsonvillecar 460.4 mi
8h 1m
$84–122
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Gilroybus San Ysidro
14h 37m
$110–157
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
15h 44m
$120–305
Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SAN - SFO
2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle
8h 4m
$117–319
Tram, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, line 60 bus, shuttle, line 29 bus
1. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Stationtram
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SAN - OAK
3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
4. Take the bus from Milpitas BART to SJC Airport Terminal Abus
5. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle
6. Take the bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to Rodriguez / Secondbus
8h 39m
$123–358
Tram, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus, line 28 bus
1. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Stationtram
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SAN - MRY
3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus
4. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Rodriguez / Secondbus
8h 44m
$152–352
Bus via San Jose
1. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
15h 9m
$105–167

Tijuana to Watsonville by bus and foot

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14h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 507.8 mi
Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico 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 Tijuana to Rodriguez / Second via San Ysidro Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Lincoln Ave / W Market St in around 15h 44m.

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