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

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There are 10 ways to get from Seattle to Watsonville by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or train

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SEA - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    6h 59m
    $175–426

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SEA - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    10h 39m
    $149–521

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    24h 29m
    $159–245

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    27h 57m
    $562–863

  5. Drive  879.2 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Watsonvillecar car 879.2 mi
    15h 17m
    $161–232

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SEA - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    8h 4m
    $225–441

  7. Fly Paine Field County Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PAE - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    7h 13m
    $200–881

  8. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus, line 28 bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SEA - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Rodriguez / Secondbus bus
    8h 48m
    $330–414

  9. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SEA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    8h 36m
    $236–440

  10. Fly Paine Field County Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PAE - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    8h 16m
    $230–466

Seattle to Watsonville by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration24h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 777 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to W Lake Ave & Main via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 24h 29m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $550–900 and the journey takes 26h 11m.

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