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How to get fromTruckee to Watsonvilleby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Truckee to Watsonville by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus Stopbus
    2. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to San Josetrain
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus17
    8h 50m
    $72–161

  2. Drive 258.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Truckee to Watsonvillecar258.4 mi
    4h 38m
    $48–69

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Jose Park and RidebusNorthstar
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus17
    8h 54m
    $99–109

  4. Bus, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeRNO - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle
    7h 14m
    $97–407

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus17
    11h 9m
    $99–336

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to SacramentotrainCalifornia Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    12h 36m
    $102–366

Truckee to Watsonville by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way to W Lake Ave & Main via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar, San Jose Park and Ride, Tamien Caltrain Station Lot, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Rodriguez / Second via Sacramento, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 in around 12h 36m.

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