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

The cheapest way to get from Novato to Watsonville is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Novato to Watsonville is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Novato and Watsonville?

No, there is no direct bus from Novato to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at W Lake Ave & Main via 4th St & Market St, San Francisco, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Novato to Watsonville?

The distance between Novato and Watsonville is 128 miles. The road distance is 115.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Novato to Watsonville without a car is to bus and Caltrain and line 2 bus which takes 5h 23m and costs $28 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Novato to Watsonville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novato to Watsonville bus from?

Novato to Watsonville bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station.

Where does the Novato to Watsonville bus arrive?

Novato to Watsonville bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & 4th St station.

Can I drive from Novato to Watsonville?

Yes, the driving distance between Novato to Watsonville is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Novato to Watsonville.

Where can I stay near Watsonville?

There are 150+ hotels available in Watsonville.

Novato to Watsonville - 4 ways to travel via bus, Caltrain, line 2 bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, Caltrain, line 2 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
4. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus 2 / ...
5h 23m
$28–46
Drive 114.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Novato to Watsonvillecar 114.9 mi
2h 14m
$21–31
Bus, BART, line 2 bus
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
4. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus 2 / ...
5h 33m
$27–48
Bus, line 2 bus
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
4. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus 2 / ...
5h 48m
$24–44

Novato to Watsonville by bus and train

163Weekly Services

5h 23mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Novato to Watsonville.

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Distance: 127.4 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to W Lake Ave & Main via Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 5h 48m.

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