There are 5 ways to get from Watsonville to Calistoga by bus, train, subway, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, Caltrain, BART
best- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Take the subway from Millbrae to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
- Take the bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1bus 29
- Take the bus from Redwood Park & Ride, A2 to Calistoga Lincoln Bridge Northbus 10
8h 32m$29–49Line 1 bus, bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from E Beach & Union to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 1
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1bus 29
- Take the bus from Redwood Park & Ride, A2 to Calistoga Lincoln Bridge Northbus 10
8h 35m$24–52Train, bus
- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain
- Take the bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1bus 29
- Take the bus from Redwood Park & Ride, A2 to Calistoga Lincoln Bridge Northbus 10
9h 1m$34–77Drive 150.6 mi
- Drive from Watsonville to Calistogacar 150.6 mi
2h 56m$28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus
- Take the bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1bus 29
- Take the bus from Redwood Park & Ride, A2 to Calistoga Lincoln Bridge Northbus 10
9h 23m$37–60
Watsonville to Calistoga by bus, train, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Watsonville to Calistoga is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Watsonville to Calistoga is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Watsonville to Calistoga. However, there are services departing from Rodriguez / Second and arriving at Calistoga Lincoln Bridge North via Salinas, El Cerrito Del Norte Station and Redwood Park & Ride, A2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
The distance between Watsonville and Calistoga is 178 miles. The road distance is 151.5 miles.
The best way to get from Watsonville to Calistoga without a car is to bus and Caltrain and BART which takes 8h 32m and costs $29 - $50.
It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Watsonville to Calistoga, including transfers.
Watsonville to Calistoga bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Watsonville to Calistoga bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watsonville to Calistoga is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Watsonville to Calistoga.
There are 167+ hotels available in Calistoga.
What companies run services between Watsonville, CA, USA and Calistoga, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Rodriguez / Second to Calistoga Lincoln Bridge North via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, Salinas, Emeryville, Emeryville, Richmond, Richmond, El Cerrito Del Norte, El Cerrito Del Norte Station, and Redwood Park & Ride, A2 in around 9h 23m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from E Beach & Union to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
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