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How to get fromDavis to Watsonvilleby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Davis to Watsonville by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus, line 1 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Davis to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    3. Take the bus from River St S. & Soquel Ave to E Lake & Suddenbus bus 1
    5h 19m
    $38–86
  2. Drive  145.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Davis to Watsonvillecar car 145.1 mi
    2h 43m
    $27–39
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Davis to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    7h 24m
    $43–68
  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Davis to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 43m
    $47–109

Davis to Watsonville by train and bus

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Davis, CA, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Davis to W Lake Ave & Main via Stockton, San Jose, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Davis to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 5h 1m.

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