What is the cheapest way to get from Watsonville to Elk Grove?

The cheapest way to get from Watsonville to Elk Grove is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Watsonville to Elk Grove?

The fastest way to get from Watsonville to Elk Grove is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Watsonville and Elk Grove?

No, there is no direct bus from Watsonville to Elk Grove station. However, there are services departing from E Beach & Union and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via Front, San Jose Diridon Station and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Watsonville and Elk Grove?

No, there is no direct train from Watsonville to Elk Grove station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at CRC Station via Oakland and 8th & O Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

How far is it from Watsonville to Elk Grove?

The distance between Watsonville and Elk Grove is 196 miles. The road distance is 149.2 miles.

How do I travel from Watsonville to Elk Grove without a car?

The best way to get from Watsonville to Elk Grove without a car is to line 1 bus and bus which takes 7h 19m and costs $110 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Watsonville to Elk Grove?

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Watsonville to Elk Grove, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watsonville to Elk Grove bus from?

Watsonville to Elk Grove bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from E Beach & Union station.

Where do I catch the Watsonville to Elk Grove train from?

Watsonville to Elk Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train or bus from Watsonville to Elk Grove?

The best way to get from Watsonville to Elk Grove is to line 1 bus and bus which takes 7h 19m and costs $110 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 8h 37m.

Where does the Watsonville to Elk Grove bus arrive?

Watsonville to Elk Grove bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Soquel Ave & Front station.

Where does the Watsonville to Elk Grove train arrive?

Watsonville to Elk Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Can I drive from Watsonville to Elk Grove?

Yes, the driving distance between Watsonville to Elk Grove is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Watsonville to Elk Grove.

Where can I stay near Elk Grove?

There are 246+ hotels available in Elk Grove.

Watsonville to Elk Grove - 4 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Watsonville to Elk Grove by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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Line 1 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from E Beach & Union to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 1
2. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus
4. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
7h 19m
$116–159
Drive 148.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Watsonville to Elk Grovecar 148.4 mi
2h 49m
$26–37
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
2. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
7h 41m
$106–172
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
8h 37m
$135–216

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Distance: 194.6 mi
Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Watsonville, CA, USA and Elk Grove, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from E Beach & Union to Elk Grove via Soquel Ave & Front, Front, Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porter / San Juan to Elk Grove via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, Salinas, Oakland, Sacramento, 8th & O Station, and CRC Station in around 8h 37m.

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