What is the cheapest way to get from Watsonville to Sonoma?

The cheapest way to get from Watsonville to Sonoma is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Watsonville to Sonoma?

The fastest way to get from Watsonville to Sonoma is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Watsonville and Sonoma?

No, there is no direct bus from Watsonville to Sonoma. However, there are services departing from Rodriguez / Second and arriving at Sonoma Plaza via Salinas Train Station, Perry St & 3rd St and Petaluma Transit Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Watsonville to Sonoma?

The distance between Watsonville and Sonoma is 180 miles. The road distance is 133.5 miles.

How do I travel from Watsonville to Sonoma without a car?

The best way to get from Watsonville to Sonoma without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 42m and costs $170 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Watsonville to Sonoma?

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Watsonville to Sonoma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watsonville to Sonoma bus from?

Watsonville to Sonoma bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Salinas Train Station.

Where does the Watsonville to Sonoma bus arrive?

Watsonville to Sonoma bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at San Francisco station.

Can I drive from Watsonville to Sonoma?

Yes, the driving distance between Watsonville to Sonoma is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Watsonville to Sonoma.

Where can I stay near Sonoma?

There are 314+ hotels available in Sonoma.

Watsonville to Sonoma - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, shuttle, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Watsonville to Sonoma by train, taxi, shuttle, bus, or car

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the taxi from Richmond to Sonomataxi
6h 42m
$172–257
Drive 132.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Watsonville to Sonomacar 132.7 mi
2h 32m
$25–35
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle Monterey Airbus
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus From SFO
7h 53m
$85–103
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus 172
8h 16m
$32–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus 172
8h 29m

Watsonville to Sonoma by bus and train

25Weekly Services

8h 16mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 178.5 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Rodriguez / Second to Sonoma Plaza via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, Salinas Train Station, San Francisco, Perry St & 3rd St, and Petaluma Transit Mall in around 8h 29m.

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