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

The cheapest way to get from Gilroy to Watsonville is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 28 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Gilroy to Watsonville is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $65 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Gilroy and Watsonville?

No, there is no direct bus from Gilroy station to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station and arriving at Rodriguez / Second via Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Gilroy to Watsonville?

The distance between Gilroy and Watsonville is 31 miles. The road distance is 18.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gilroy to Watsonville without a car is to line 59 bus and line 29 bus which takes 1h 50m and costs $4 - $7.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Gilroy to Watsonville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gilroy to Watsonville bus from?

Gilroy to Watsonville bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.

Where does the Gilroy to Watsonville bus arrive?

Gilroy to Watsonville bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride station.

Can I drive from Gilroy to Watsonville?

Yes, the driving distance between Gilroy to Watsonville is 19 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Gilroy to Watsonville.

Where can I stay near Watsonville?

There are 148+ hotels available in Watsonville.

Gilroy to Watsonville - 5 ways to travel via line 59 bus, line 29 bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Gilroy to Watsonville by bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak)

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Line 59 bus, line 29 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ridebus 59
2. Take the bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to Rodriguez / Secondbus 29
1h 50m
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gilroy to Watsonvilletaxi 18.5 mi
28 min
$65–80
Drive 18.5 mi
1. Drive from Gilroy to Watsonvillecar 18.5 mi
28 min
$4–5
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Gilroy to Watsonvilleshuttle San Jose
30 min
$16–23
Bus, line 2 bus
1. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus 68
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
3. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus 2 / ...
4h 14m
$6–19

Gilroy to Watsonville by bus

20Weekly Buses

1h 50mAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 31.2 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Rodriguez / Second via Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride in around 1h 50m.

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