There are 5 ways to get from Watsonville to Emeryville by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Amtrak), or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 1 bus, bus, train
best- 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 Emeryvilletrain
4h 35m$31–59Line 1 bus, bus, BART
cheapest- Take the bus from E Beach & Union to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 1
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to MacArthursubway
4h 43m$13–30Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
5h 5m$63–103Drive 87.5 mi
- Drive from Watsonville to Emeryvillecar 87.5 mi
1h 37m$16–24Line 28 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Rodriguez / Second to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1bus 28 / ...
- Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 38m
Watsonville to Emeryville by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Watsonville to Emeryville is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Watsonville to Emeryville is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Watsonville to Emeryville. However, there are services departing from Rodriguez / Second and arriving at Emeryville via Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Watsonville to Emeryville. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Emeryville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Watsonville and Emeryville is 100 miles. The road distance is 88 miles.
The best way to get from Watsonville to Emeryville without a car is to line 1 bus and bus and train which takes 4h 35m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Watsonville to Emeryville, including transfers.
Watsonville to Emeryville bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Rodriguez / Second station.
Watsonville to Emeryville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Watsonville to Emeryville is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Watsonville, CA, USA and Emeryville, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $60–100 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rodriguez / Second to Emeryville via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 and Salinas in around 4h 38m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to MacArthur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- BART
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- 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
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
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
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Rodriguez / Second to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
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Booking & Getting There
Watsonville to Emeryville bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 station.
Watsonville to Emeryville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watsonville to Emeryville is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Watsonville to Emeryville.
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