There are 9 ways to get from Watsonville to Torrance by shuttle, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, train, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
best- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SJC - LAX
6h 15m$153–662Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0800 / ...
12h 28m$60–106Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
13h$94–215Drive 334.5 mi
- Drive from Watsonville to Torrancecar 334.5 mi
5h 49m$61–89Line 28 bus, line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, line 8 bus
- Take the bus from Rodriguez / Second to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1bus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MRY - LAX
- Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center Station to Hawthorne Bl at Emerald Stbus
7h 25m$279–714Line 29 bus, shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway, bus
- Take the bus from Rodriguez / Second to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ridebus
- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SJC - BUR
- Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
- Take the bus from Flower St at 7th St to Crenshaw Bl at Torrance Blbus
7h 17m$515–812Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane SJC - LGB
7h 13m$78–294Line 1 bus, bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
- Take the bus from E Beach & Union to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus
- Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane OAK - LAX
8h 23m$312–1,349Bus via Santa Barbara
- Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
13h 31m$78–121
Watsonville to Torrance by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Watsonville to Torrance is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Watsonville to Torrance is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Watsonville to Torrance. However, there are services departing from E Beach & Union and arriving at Crenshaw Bl at Torrance Bl via Front, San Jose Diridon Station and Alameda St at Los Angeles St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Watsonville to Torrance. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Los Angeles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
The distance between Watsonville and Torrance is 392 miles. The road distance is 336.4 miles.
The best way to get from Watsonville to Torrance without a car is to bus which takes 12h 28m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Watsonville to Torrance, including transfers.
Watsonville to Torrance bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.
Watsonville to Torrance train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Watsonville to Torrance is to bus which takes 12h 28m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $220 and takes 13h.
What companies run services between Watsonville, CA, USA and Torrance, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from E Beach & Union to Crenshaw Bl at Torrance Bl via Soquel Ave & Front, Front, Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Alameda St at Los Angeles St in around 12h 28m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $90–210 and the journey takes 9h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–200
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $40–55
Shuttle from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $40–55
Shuttle from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $40–55
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Booking & Getting There
Watsonville to Torrance bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.
Watsonville to Torrance train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watsonville to Torrance is 336 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Watsonville to Torrance.
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