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

The cheapest way to get from Watsonville to San Rafael is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watsonville to San Rafael is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Watsonville and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct bus from Watsonville to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from E Beach & Union and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Front, San Jose Diridon Station and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Watsonville to San Rafael?

The distance between Watsonville and San Rafael is 116 miles. The road distance is 107.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watsonville to San Rafael without a car is to line 1 bus and bus and BART which takes 5h 4m and costs $27 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Watsonville to San Rafael, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watsonville to San Rafael bus from?

Watsonville to San Rafael bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from E Beach & Union station.

Train or bus from Watsonville to San Rafael?

The best way to get from Watsonville to San Rafael is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus and line 101 bus, which costs $25 - $50 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Watsonville to San Rafael bus arrive?

Watsonville to San Rafael bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Soquel Ave & Front station.

Can I drive from Watsonville to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Watsonville to San Rafael is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Watsonville to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 461+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Watsonville to San Rafael - 5 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Watsonville to San Rafael by bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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

Line 1 bus, bus, BART
best
1. Take the bus from Lincoln & E Lake to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 1
2. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
5h 4m
$27–47
Drive 106.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Watsonville to San Rafaelcar 106.7 mi
1h 58m
$20–29
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
6h 25m
$41–85
Line 1 bus, bus, Caltrain, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from E Beach & Union to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 1
2. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
4. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101
5h 8m
$29–46
Line 1 bus, bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from E Beach & Union to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 1
2. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101 / ...
5h 46m
$25–48

Watsonville to San Rafael by bus and subway

159Weekly Services

5h 4mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Watsonville to San Rafael.

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Distance: 115.2 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Beach & Union to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Soquel Ave & Front, Front, Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 5h 46m.

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