There are 4 ways to get from Watsonville to Oroville by bus, train, train (Amtrak), 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, train
best- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stopbus
8h 48m$75–147Drive 220.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watsonville to Orovillecar 220.1 mi
4h 4m$41–58Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
10h 36m$100–204Bus
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stopbus
9h 41m$79–122
Watsonville to Oroville by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watsonville to Oroville is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Watsonville to Oroville is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Watsonville to Oroville. However, there are services departing from E Beach & Union and arriving at Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop via Front, San Jose and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Watsonville to Oroville. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Chico Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
The distance between Watsonville and Oroville is 253 miles. The road distance is 221.4 miles.
The best way to get from Watsonville to Oroville without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 48m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Watsonville to Oroville, including transfers.
Watsonville to Oroville bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.
Watsonville to Oroville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Watsonville to Oroville is to train which takes 10h 36m and costs $95 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 9h 41m.
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 $90–190 and the journey takes 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Beach & Union to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop via Soquel Ave & Front, Front, Diridon Station, San Jose, and Stockton in around 9h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- 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/
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 Sacramento to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Watsonville to Oroville bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.
Watsonville to Oroville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watsonville to Oroville is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Watsonville to Oroville.
There are 20+ hotels available in Oroville.





