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How to get fromVan Nuys to Watsonvilleby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, subway, shuttle, or tram

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There are 11 ways to get from Van Nuys to Watsonville by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, subway, shuttle, or tram

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 38m
    $112–224

  2. Bus via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Gilroybus bus Nogales
    10h 41m
    $46–69

  3. Drive 308.4 mi

    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Watsonvillecar car 308.4 mi
    5h 22m
    $57–82

  4. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus, line 2 bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus bus
    6h 22m
    $328–697

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles UCLA to Salinasbus bus Ans 6238
    11h 22m

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    5h 44m
    $538–811

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    6h 14m
    $160–666

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    7h 24m
    $145–271

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus, line 28 bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Rodriguez / Secondbus bus
    7h 23m
    $285–724

  10. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus, line 28 bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Rodriguez / Secondbus bus
    6h 50m
    $473–819

  11. Bus, subway, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, line 29 bus

    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Oxnard to Chandler / Lankershimbus bus
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    5. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    6. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    7. Take the bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to Rodriguez / Secondbus bus
    8h 30m
    $102–393

Van Nuys to Watsonville by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 358.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 38m

What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $110–220 and the journey takes 7h 52m. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Gilroy twice daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route once daily.

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