There are 3 ways to get from Watsonville to Buellton by bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Salinas to Buellton Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 43m$68–98Drive 204.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watsonville to Buelltoncar 204.8 mi
3h 44m$38–54Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Buellton Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 4m$63–118
Watsonville to Buellton by bus and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watsonville to Buellton is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Watsonville to Buellton is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Watsonville to Buellton. However, there are services departing from Rodriguez / Second and arriving at Buellton Amtrak Bus Stop via Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Watsonville and Buellton is 221 miles. The road distance is 206 miles.
The best way to get from Watsonville to Buellton without a car is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Watsonville to Buellton, including transfers.
Watsonville to Buellton bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Watsonville to Buellton bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buellton Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watsonville to Buellton is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Watsonville to Buellton.
There are 70+ hotels available in Buellton.
What companies run services between Watsonville, CA, USA and Buellton, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Buellton Amtrak Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to Buellton Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Buellton Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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