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 Soquel Ave & Front 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 $7.00.

153min$7.00
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
    Soquel Ave & Front
    ID 2365
    69 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Front (Trader Joe'S)
    ID 2764
    160 yd • 2 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
    58 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

Alternative route from Watsonville to San Jose by bus via 90X, 17 and 68

To get from Watsonville to San Jose in San Jose, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 90X bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1 station to Water & Ocean 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 41 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

161min$7.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 90X90X
Bus - 1717
Bus - 6868
Walk to San Jose
Leaves from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1
    ID WTC1
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 90X90X
    Wait for bus
    90X
    Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Water & Ocean
    ID 1894
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ocean & Water
    ID 1664
    90 yd • 2 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
    57 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 54.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 153 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 1st & Bassett (N).

Bus stations close to San Jose:

  • 1st & Bassett (N)
  • 2nd & Julian (S)
  • 2nd & Bassett (S)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Watsonville to San Jose by bus via 90X, 17 and 68

To get from Watsonville to San Jose in San Jose, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 90X bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1 station to Water & Ocean 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 41 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

161min$7.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 90X90X
Bus - 1717
Bus - 6868
Walk to San Jose
Leaves from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1
    ID WTC1
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 90X90X
    Wait for bus
    90X
    Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Water & Ocean
    ID 1894
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ocean & Water
    ID 1664
    90 yd • 2 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
    57 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 153 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 17, Bus line 68.

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

    The alternative route takes 161 minutes, using Bus line 90X, 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 33 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 33 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 $7.00.