There are 4 ways to get from Watsonville to California by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
10h 26m$62–122Drive 321.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watsonville to Los Angelescar 321.9 mi
5h 37m$59–85Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
10h 52m$113–243Bus via Santa Barbara
- Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
11h 23m$102–157
Watsonville to California by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watsonville to California is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Watsonville to California is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Watsonville to California station. However, there are services departing from E Beach & Union and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Front and San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Watsonville to California. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Los Angeles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between Watsonville and California is 394 miles. The road distance is 323.7 miles.
The best way to get from Watsonville to California without a car is to bus which takes 10h 26m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 10h 26m to get from Watsonville to California, including transfers.
Watsonville to California bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.
Watsonville to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Watsonville to California is to bus which takes 10h 26m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 10h 52m.
What companies run services between Watsonville, CA, USA and California, USA?
You can take a bus from E Beach & Union to Los Angeles Union Station via Soquel Ave & Front, Front, Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Station in around 10h 26m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 9h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- scmtd.com
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Salinas to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Watsonville to California bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.
Watsonville to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watsonville to California is 324 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Watsonville to California.
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