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

The cheapest way to get from Vacaville to Watsonville is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vacaville to Watsonville is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Vacaville and Watsonville?

No, there is no direct bus from Vacaville to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Vacaville Transportation Center and arriving at W Lake Ave & Main via Oakland, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Vacaville and Watsonville?

No, there is no direct train from Vacaville to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Suisun-Fairfield and arriving at Salinas via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Vacaville to Watsonville?

The distance between Vacaville and Watsonville is 155 miles. The road distance is 126.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Vacaville to Watsonville without a car is to bus and BART and line 2 bus which takes 5h 23m and costs $29 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Vacaville to Watsonville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vacaville to Watsonville bus from?

Vacaville to Watsonville bus services, operated by Sol Trans, depart from Vacaville Transportation Center station.

Where do I catch the Vacaville to Watsonville train from?

Vacaville to Watsonville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Suisun-Fairfield station.

Train or bus from Vacaville to Watsonville?

The best way to get from Vacaville to Watsonville is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs $90 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus and line 2 bus, which costs $28 - $50 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Vacaville to Watsonville bus arrive?

Vacaville to Watsonville bus services, operated by Sol Trans, arrive at Concord Station.

Where does the Vacaville to Watsonville train arrive?

Vacaville to Watsonville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Can I drive from Vacaville to Watsonville?

Yes, the driving distance between Vacaville to Watsonville is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Vacaville to Watsonville.

Where can I stay near Watsonville?

There are 188+ hotels available in Watsonville.

Vacaville to Watsonville - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, BART

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There are 5 ways to get from Vacaville to Watsonville by bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, BART, line 2 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to North Concord Stationbus 40
2. Take the subway from MacArthur to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
4. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus 2 / ...
5h 23m
$29–47
Drive 125.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Vacaville to Watsonvillecar 125.9 mi
2h 23m
$23–34
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Oaklandtrain Capitol Corridor
2. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
7h 14m
$90–158
Bus, BART, Caltrain, line 2 bus
1. Take the bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to North Concord Stationbus 40
2. Take the subway from North Concord / Martinez to Embarcaderosubway
3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
5. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus 2 / ...
5h 52m
$34–50
Bus, line 2 bus
1. Take the bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to Concord Stationbus 40
2. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
4. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus 2 / ...
6h 3m
$28–47

Vacaville to Watsonville by bus and subway

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Distance: 153.7 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a vehicle from Vacaville to Rodriguez / Second via Suisun-Fairfield, Oakland, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to W Lake Ave & Main via Concord Station, Concord, West Oakland, Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 6h 3m.

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