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How to get fromWatsonville to Santa Claritaby bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, plane, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Watsonville to Santa Clarita by bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus bus San Jose
    10h 36m
    $51–78

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 27m
    $110–244

  3. Drive 292.2 mi

    1. Drive from Watsonville to Santa Claritacar car 292.2 mi
    5h 5m
    $54–77

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

    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
    6h 41m
    $540–820

  5. 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 Newhalltrain train
    13h 16m
    $106–160

  6. 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 Newhalltrain train
    7h 28m
    $157–682

  7. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SFO - BUR
    7h 46m
    $240–880

  8. Line 28 bus, line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Rodriguez / Second to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus
    3. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MRY - BUR
    4. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Newhalltrain train
    7h 49m
    $476–822

  9. Line 1 bus, bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lincoln & E Lake 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 Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    8h 42m
    $214–713

  10. Line 28 bus, line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Rodriguez / Second to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus
    3. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain train
    8h 38m
    $293–734

Watsonville to Santa Clarita by bus, foot, and train

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration10h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 364.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 36m

What companies run services between Watsonville, CA, USA and Santa Clarita, CA, USA?

Tufesa operates a bus from Gilroy to Los Angeles - Pacoima 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 6h. Tufesa Mexico also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Van Nuys once daily. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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