There are 3 ways to get from Watsonville to Auburn by bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the train from San Jose to Auburn Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
7h 28m$62–131Drive 192.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watsonville to Auburncar 192.6 mi
3h 26m$36–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from San Jose to Auburn Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
8h 40m$73–158
Watsonville to Auburn by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watsonville to Auburn is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Watsonville to Auburn is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Watsonville to Auburn. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Auburn Amtrak via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Watsonville and Auburn is 220 miles. The road distance is 193.8 miles.
The best way to get from Watsonville to Auburn without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 28m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Watsonville to Auburn, including transfers.
Watsonville to Auburn train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Watsonville to Auburn train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watsonville to Auburn is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Watsonville to Auburn.
There are 80+ hotels available in Auburn.
What companies run services between Watsonville, CA, USA and Auburn, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Porter / San Juan to Auburn Amtrak via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, Salinas, and San Jose in around 8h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- 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
- $10–14
- Website
- Amtrak
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