There are 5 ways to get from Watsonville to Alameda by bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Amtrak)
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Line 1 bus, bus, BART
best- Take the bus from E Beach & Union to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 1
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Fruitvalesubway
3h 34m$19–35Drive 83.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watsonville to Alamedacar 83.5 mi
1h 33m$16–22Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
4h 40m$33–73Line 1 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from Lincoln & E Lake to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 1
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the train from San Jose to Oaklandtrain
4h 14m$24–50Line 28 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Rodriguez / Second to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1bus 28 / ...
- Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 48m$38–58
Watsonville to Alameda by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watsonville to Alameda is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Watsonville to Alameda is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Watsonville to Alameda. However, there are services departing from Rodriguez / Second and arriving at Oakland via Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Watsonville to Alameda. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Oakland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Watsonville and Alameda is 90 miles. The road distance is 84 miles.
The best way to get from Watsonville to Alameda without a car is to line 1 bus and bus and BART which takes 3h 34m and costs $19 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Watsonville to Alameda, including transfers.
Watsonville to Alameda bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Rodriguez / Second station.
Watsonville to Alameda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Watsonville to Alameda is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus and bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Watsonville, CA, USA and Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rodriguez / Second to Oakland via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 and Salinas in around 4h 48m.
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Fruitvale
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from E Beach & Union to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Lincoln & E Lake to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Rodriguez / Second to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Watsonville to Alameda bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 station.
Watsonville to Alameda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watsonville to Alameda is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Watsonville to Alameda.
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