How to get from Watsonville to San Jose by bus?

From Watsonville to San Jose by bus

To get from Watsonville to San Jose in San Jose, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from E Beach & Marchant station to River St S. & Soquel Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the 500 bus from San Jose Diridon Station station to Santa Clara & 2nd (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

151min$9.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 1717
Bus - 500500
Walk to San Jose
Leaves from E Beach & Marchant

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E Beach & Marchant
    ID 1059
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Soquel/Cabrillo/Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    River St S. & Soquel Ave
    ID RFC1
    69 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Soquel Ave & Front
    ID RFC2
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Highway 17 Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot)
    ID 0904
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID PS_DRDN
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Rapid Berryessa BART
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara & 2nd (E)
    ID 65850
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Jose
    Walk to
    San Jose
    780 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Watsonville to San Jose by bus via 1, 17 and 68

To get from Watsonville to San Jose in San Jose, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from E Beach & Marchant station to River St S. & Soquel Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the 68 bus from San Jose Diridon Station station to Santa Clara & Almaden Ave (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

153min$9.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 1717
Bus - 6868
Walk to San Jose
Leaves from E Beach & Marchant

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E Beach & Marchant
    ID 1059
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Soquel/Cabrillo/Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    River St S. & Soquel Ave
    ID RFC1
    69 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Soquel Ave & Front
    ID RFC2
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Highway 17 Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot)
    ID 0904
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID PS_DRDN
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Gilroy Transit Ctr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara & Almaden Ave (E)
    ID 60411
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Jose
    Walk to
    San Jose
    740 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Watsonville to San Jose

The distance between Watsonville, San Jose and San Jose, San Jose is approximately 55.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watsonville to San Jose by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Jose – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Watsonville

Watsonville is located at 330 Main St, San Jose and the nearest public transit station is Rodriguez / Second.

Bus stations close to Watsonville:

  • Rodriguez / Second
  • W Lake Ave & Main
  • Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2

Public transit stations close to San Jose, San Jose

San Jose is located at San Jose, San Jose and the nearest public transit station is Santa Clara & Almaden Ave (E).

Bus stations close to San Jose:

  • Santa Clara & Almaden Ave (E)
  • E Santa Clara & S 1st
  • Santa Clara & 1st (E)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Watsonville to San Jose by bus via 1, 17 and 68

To get from Watsonville to San Jose in San Jose, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from E Beach & Marchant station to River St S. & Soquel Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the 68 bus from San Jose Diridon Station station to Santa Clara & Almaden Ave (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

153min$9.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 1717
Bus - 6868
Walk to San Jose
Leaves from E Beach & Marchant

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E Beach & Marchant
    ID 1059
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Soquel/Cabrillo/Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    River St S. & Soquel Ave
    ID RFC1
    69 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Soquel Ave & Front
    ID RFC2
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Highway 17 Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot)
    ID 0904
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID PS_DRDN
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Gilroy Transit Ctr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara & Almaden Ave (E)
    ID 60411
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Jose
    Walk to
    San Jose
    740 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Watsonville to San Jose?

    The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 17, Bus line 500.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Watsonville to San Jose?

    The alternative route takes 153 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 17, Bus line 68.

  • Is there a direct bus between Watsonville and San Jose?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Watsonville to San Jose?

    The 1 bus line goes from E Beach & Marchant station near Watsonville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Soquel/Cabrillo/Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Soquel/Cabrillo/Airport station near San Jose in San Jose.

  • How long does it take to travel from Watsonville to San Jose by bus?

    The total travel time between Watsonville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and San Jose in San Jose by bus is about 2 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Watsonville to get to San Jose?

    Get on the 1 bus from the E Beach & Marchant stop near Watsonville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Watsonville and San Jose?

    Get off the bus at the Soquel/Cabrillo/Airport stop, which is closest to San Jose in San Jose.

  • How much is the bus fare from Watsonville to San Jose?

    The ride from Watsonville to San Jose costs $9.50.

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