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How to get fromTruckee to Watsonvilleby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Truckee to Watsonville by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Jose Park and Ridebus bus Northstar
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    8h 47m
    $110–122

  2. Drive 258.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Truckee to Watsonvillecar car 258.4 mi
    4h 39m
    $48–69

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    8h 51m
    $71–148

  4. Bus, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RNO - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    8h 18m
    $239–533

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    10h 56m
    $90–188

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 36m
    $100–210

Truckee to Watsonville by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 47m

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 8h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Rodriguez / Second via Sacramento, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 in around 12h 36m.

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