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How to get fromWatsonville to Orovilleby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Watsonville to Oroville by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 2m

  2. Drive  220.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Watsonville to Orovillecar car 220.1 mi
    4h 3m
    $41–58

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 39m
    $161–253

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 52m

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Map of how to get from Watsonville to Oroville.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 254.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Watsonville, CA, USA and Oroville, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Chico Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Beach & Union to Oroville via Soquel Ave & Front, Front, Diridon Station, San Jose, Stockton, and Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop in around 9h 52m.

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