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

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Watsonville by plane, subway, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus, line 2 bus

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus bus
    7h 12m
    $102–521
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinas Train Stationbus bus
    22h 16m
    $106–231
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    23h 30m
    $232–501
  4. Drive 706.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Watsonvillecar car 706.6 mi
    12h 18m
    $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)plane plane PDX - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    6h 29m
    $130–606
  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    7h 35m
    $110–401
  7. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PDX - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    10h 7m
    $135–658

Portland to Watsonville by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration22h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest 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 Rodriguez / Second via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, Salinas Train Station, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 in around 22h 16m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $230–500 and the journey takes 21h 44m.

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