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

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There are 5 ways to get from Modesto to Watsonville by bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, BART, line 2 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus 90
    2. Take the subway from Bay Fair to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    4. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus bus 2 / ...
    5h 42m
    $15–32

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 55m
    $51–82

  3. Drive  101.7 mi

    1. Drive from Modesto to Watsonvillecar car 101.7 mi
    2h
    $19–27

  4. Train, bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    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 57m
    $18–32

  5. Bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to Stockton Transit Centerbus bus 80
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    4. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus bus 2 / ...
    6h 56m

Modesto to Watsonville by bus and subway

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 150.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to Rodriguez / Second via ACE Lathrop Station, Lathrop/Manteca Station, San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, Salinas, and Lincoln Ave / W Market St in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to W Lake Ave & Main via Stockton Transit Center, Downtown Transit Center Lane B, Aurora & Channel Northbound, Stockton, San Jose, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 6h 56m.

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