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

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

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  1. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planePDX - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from 1642 Story Rd - San Jose to Watsonvilleshuttle
    6h 48m
    $231–358

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portland to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    23h 30m
    $102–553

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Stocktonbus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus17
    19h 26m

  4. Drive 706.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Watsonvillecar706.6 mi
    12h 13m
    $129–187

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planePDX - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle
    6h 42m
    $125–201

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planePDX - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle
    7h 52m
    $115–401

  7. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planePDX - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
    10h 10m
    $204–456

  8. Fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle, BART

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)planePDX - STS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle
    3. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
    4. Take a shuttle bus from 1642 Story Rd - San Jose to Watsonvilleshuttle
    9h 42m
    $124–529

  9. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)planePDX - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus
    9h 40m
    $144–658

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to W Lake Ave & Main via Sacramento Bus Station, Stockton, Stockton, San Jose, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 19h 26m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $100–550 and the journey takes 21h 44m.

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