What is the cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Watsonville?

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Watsonville is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Rafael to Watsonville?

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Watsonville is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $19 - $28.

How far is it from San Rafael to Watsonville?

The distance between San Rafael and Watsonville is 117 miles. The road distance is 105.4 miles.

How do I travel from San Rafael to Watsonville without a car?

The best way to get from San Rafael to Watsonville without a car is to Caltrain and bus and line 2 bus which takes 4h 41m and costs $29 - $50.

How long does it take to get from San Rafael to Watsonville?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from San Rafael to Watsonville, including transfers.

Can I drive from San Rafael to Watsonville?

Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Watsonville is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from San Rafael to Watsonville.

Where can I stay near Watsonville?

There are 179+ hotels available in Watsonville.

San Rafael to Watsonville - 3 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus, and line 2 bus

There are 3 ways to get from San Rafael to Watsonville by train, bus, car, or subway

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

Caltrain, bus, line 2 bus
best
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
3. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus 2 / ...
4h 41m
$29–46
Drive 104.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Rafael to Watsonvillecar 104.8 mi
2h 3m
$20–28
BART, bus, line 2 bus
1. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
3. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to W Lake Ave & Mainbus 2 / ...
4h 53m
$28–48

San Rafael to Watsonville by bus and train

297Weekly Services

4h 41mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from San Rafael to Watsonville.

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Distance: 116.2 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Rafael to Watsonville. However, you can take the line 101 bus to Mission St & 4th St, walk to 4th St & Market St, take the line 15 bus to 4th St & Townsend St, walk to San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to Diridon Station, take the bus to Soquel Ave & Front, walk to Front & Soquel Ave, then take the line 2 bus to W Lake Ave & Main. Alternatively, you can drive from San Rafael to Watsonville in around 2h 3m.

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