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 40m.

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 40m 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 San Francisco and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Watsonville?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Watsonville is 157 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 bus and Caltrain which takes 6h 22m and costs $25 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m 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 Mission St & Fremont 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 40m to drive from Santa Rosa to Watsonville.

Where can I stay near Watsonville?

There are 151+ hotels available in Watsonville.

Santa Rosa to Watsonville - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, Caltrain

There are 5 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Watsonville by bus, train, ferry, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

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

Bus, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 4th St101
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front17
6h 22m
$25–42
Train, ferry, Caltrain, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART Larkspur
2. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Oracle Park Ferry Terminal
3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front17
6h 56m
$20–49
Drive 141.2 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Watsonville141.2 mi
2h 40m
$26–38
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 2nd St101
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Berryessa / North San Jose
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front17
6h 31m
$24–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & Fremont St101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to SalinasAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 8m

Santa Rosa to Watsonville by bus and train

133Weekly Services

6h 22mAverage Duration

$25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 156.3 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

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 Mission St & Fremont St, San Francisco, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 in around 7h 8m.

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