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

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

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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)plane plane PDX - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from 1642 Story Rd - San Jose to Watsonvilleshuttle bus
    6h 42m
    $141–698

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    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 Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    7h 45m
    $120–421

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    19h 29m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    23h 30m
    $129–581

  5. Drive 706.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Watsonvillecar car 706.6 mi
    12h 17m
    $129–187

  6. 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 San Jose Airport Terminal A to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    6h 41m
    $165–811

  7. Fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle, BART

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane PDX - STS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle bus
    3. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4. Take a shuttle bus from 1642 Story Rd - San Jose to Watsonvilleshuttle bus
    9h 35m
    $124–549

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

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration1h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest 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 29m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $120–600 and the journey takes 21h 44m.

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