What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Watsonville?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Watsonville is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Watsonville?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Watsonville is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Watsonville?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at Rodriguez / Second via 4th St & Folsom St, San Francisco and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Watsonville?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Watsonville is 154 miles. The road distance is 142 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Rosa to Watsonville without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Watsonville without a car is to train and Caltrain and bus and line 2 bus which takes 6h 19m and costs $29 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Watsonville?

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Santa Rosa to Watsonville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Watsonville bus from?

Santa Rosa to Watsonville bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Watsonville bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Watsonville bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 4th St & Folsom St station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Watsonville?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Watsonville is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Santa Rosa to Watsonville.

Where can I stay near Watsonville?

There are 138+ hotels available in Watsonville.

Santa Rosa to Watsonville - 4 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Watsonville by train, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus)

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

Train, Caltrain, bus, line 2 bus
best
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
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 / ...
6h 19m
$29–51
Drive 141.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Watsonvillecar 141.2 mi
2h 41m
$26–38
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to San Francisco Airportbus San Francisco Airport
2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Domestic to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle Monterey Airbus from airport
6h 29m
$73–129
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus 172
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Salinas Train Stationbus FlixBus 2005
6h 49m
$27–43

Santa Rosa to Watsonville by train and bus

144Weekly Services

6h 19mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santa Rosa to Watsonville.

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Distance: 153.4 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Santa Rosa, CA, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Rodriguez / Second via 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, Salinas Train Station, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 in around 6h 49m.

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