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How to get fromWatsonville to Riversideby shuttle, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 11 ways to get from Watsonville to Riverside by shuttle, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    7h 22m
    $232–872

  2. Drive  373.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Watsonville to Riversidecar car 373.1 mi
    6h 32m
    $69–99

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    13h 26m
    $98–227

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    14h 20m
    $83–125

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 5m
    $169–685

  6. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SFO - ONT
    8h 31m
    $132–682

  7. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 34m
    $528–832

  8. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    4. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    9h 16m
    $244–883

  9. Line 1 bus, bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport

    1. Take the bus from E Beach & Union to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    4. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane OAK - ONT
    9h 30m
    $270–807

  10. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    3. Take the train from Anaheim Canyon to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    9h 16m
    $86–305

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus bus 200
    15h 10m
    $73–119

Watsonville to Riverside by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 432.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Watsonville, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Porter / San Juan to Riverside - Downtown via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, Salinas, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 13h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Beach & Union to Magnolia + Sunnyside via Soquel Ave & Front, Front, Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Artic - Dock 6, Tustin-East Village Way, Village of Orange Zone 5, and Galleria @ Tyler EB in around 15h 10m.

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