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How to get fromAustin to Watsonvilleby plane, subway, shuttle, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Austin to Watsonville by plane, subway, shuttle, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane AUS - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from 1642 Story Rd - San Jose to Watsonvilleshuttle bus
    8h 57m
    $199–847

  2. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane AUS - MRY
    11h 7m
    $128–613

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Austin to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Los Angeles to Watsonvilleshuttle bus Cbx
    33h 35m
    $277–473

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    47h 50m
    $254–583

  5. Drive 1,667 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Watsonvillecar car 1,667 mi
    27h 14m
    $305–440

  6. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane AUS - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    8h 46m
    $273–1,160

  7. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane AUS - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    9h 45m
    $153–510

  8. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane AUS - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4. Take a shuttle bus from 1642 Story Rd - San Jose to Watsonvilleshuttle bus
    12h 20m
    $267–1,081

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    43h 15m
    $286–631

Austin to Watsonville by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration47h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$254Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Austin to Rodriguez / Second via Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 in around 47h 50m. Alternatively, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 2 hours.

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