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

The cheapest way to get from Truckee to Watsonville is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Truckee to Watsonville is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Truckee and Watsonville?

No, there is no direct bus from Truckee to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way and arriving at W Lake Ave & Main via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Truckee and Watsonville?

No, there is no direct train from Truckee station to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Truckee Amtrak Station and arriving at Salinas via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.

How far is it from Truckee to Watsonville?

The distance between Truckee and Watsonville is 288 miles. The road distance is 259.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Truckee to Watsonville without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 2m and costs $60 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Truckee to Watsonville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Truckee to Watsonville bus from?

Truckee to Watsonville bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, depart from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar station.

Where do I catch the Truckee to Watsonville train from?

Truckee to Watsonville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Truckee Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Truckee to Watsonville?

The best way to get from Truckee to Watsonville is to bus which takes 9h 2m and costs $100 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $200 and takes 12h 32m.

Where does the Truckee to Watsonville bus arrive?

Truckee to Watsonville bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, arrive at San Jose Park and Ride station.

Where does the Truckee to Watsonville train arrive?

Truckee to Watsonville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from Truckee to Watsonville?

Yes, the driving distance between Truckee to Watsonville is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Truckee to Watsonville.

Where can I stay near Watsonville?

There are 179+ hotels available in Watsonville.

Truckee to Watsonville - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Truckee to Watsonville by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus Stopbus
2. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to San Josetrain
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
9h 2m
$63–134
Drive 258.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Truckee to Watsonvillecar 258.4 mi
4h 40m
$48–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Jose Park and Ridebus Northstar
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
9h 2m
$108–120
Bus, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus
2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane RNO - SJC
3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle
7h 1m
$409–617
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain
2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
11h 12m
$76–167
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
12h 32m
$83–191
Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus
2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RNO - SFO
3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle
8h 18m
$269–552

Truckee to Watsonville by bus and train

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Distance: 286.2 mi
Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way to W Lake Ave & Main via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar, San Jose Park and Ride, Tamien Caltrain Northbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 9h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Rodriguez / Second via Sacramento, Salinas, and Lincoln Ave / W Market St in around 12h 32m.

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