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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Clara and Oak WB to UCSB Bus Loopbus bus 88 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 51m
    $79–118

  2. Drive 262.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ventura to Watsonvillecar car 262.9 mi
    4h 51m
    $48–70

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ventura Amtrak to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 18m
    $91–192

  4. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    7h 24m
    $203–726

  5. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Santa Clara and Oak WB to SB Airport NBbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    7h 29m
    $234–502

  6. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Clara and Oak WB to SB Airport NBbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SBA - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus bus
    6h 53m
    $304–463

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    8h 33m
    $338–784

Ventura to Watsonville by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 288.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Clara and Oak WB to Rodriguez / Second via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ventura Amtrak to Rodriguez / Second via Santa Barbara, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 in around 9h 18m.

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