How to get from Alameda to Watsonville by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Alameda to Watsonville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 51A bus from Santa Clara Av & Stanton St station to 8th St & Harrison St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COAST STARLIGHT train and finally take the 28 bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 station to Rodriguez / Second station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 58 min.

298min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 51A51A
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 2828
Walk to Watsonville
Leaves from Santa Clara Av & Stanton St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Clara Av & Stanton St
    ID 55994
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 51A51A
    Wait for bus
    51A
    Rockridge BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th St & Harrison St
    ID 59222
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakland Jack London Square
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salinas
    177 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1
    ID 9201
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Watsonville
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rodriguez / Second
    ID 6539
    47 min
  • 10
    Walk to Watsonville
    Walk to
    Watsonville
    330 Main St
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 20, COAST STARLIGHT and 28

To get from Alameda to Watsonville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 20 bus from Central Av & 8th St station to Harrison St & 8th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COAST STARLIGHT train and finally take the 28 bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 station to Rodriguez / Second station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 22 min.

322min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 2828
Walk to Watsonville
Leaves from Central Av & 8th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Av & 8th St
    ID 54233
    0.67 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Downtown Oakland
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harrison St & 8th St
    ID 50237
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakland Jack London Square
    850 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salinas
    177 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1
    ID 9201
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Watsonville
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rodriguez / Second
    ID 6539
    47 min
  • 10
    Walk to Watsonville
    Walk to
    Watsonville
    330 Main St
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alameda to Watsonville

The distance between Alameda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Watsonville, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 132.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 298 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alameda to Watsonville by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Alameda

Alameda is located at Alameda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Encinal Av & Benton St.

BART stations close to Alameda:

  • Fruitvale
  • Lake Merritt

Train stations close to Alameda:

  • Oakland Jack London Square

Bus stations close to Alameda:

  • Santa Clara Av & Morton St
  • Santa Clara Av & Stanton St
  • Santa Clara Av & Grand St

Ferry stations close to Alameda:

  • Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal

Public transit stations close to Watsonville, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

Watsonville is located at 330 Main St, San Francisco - San Jose, CA 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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 20, COAST STARLIGHT and 28

To get from Alameda to Watsonville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 20 bus from Central Av & 8th St station to Harrison St & 8th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COAST STARLIGHT train and finally take the 28 bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 station to Rodriguez / Second station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 22 min.

322min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 2828
Walk to Watsonville
Leaves from Central Av & 8th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Av & 8th St
    ID 54233
    0.67 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Downtown Oakland
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harrison St & 8th St
    ID 50237
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakland Jack London Square
    850 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salinas
    177 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1
    ID 9201
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Watsonville
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rodriguez / Second
    ID 6539
    47 min
  • 10
    Walk to Watsonville
    Walk to
    Watsonville
    330 Main St
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alameda to Watsonville?

    The fastest way takes 298 minutes, using Bus line 51A, Bus line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line 28.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alameda to Watsonville?

    The alternative route takes 322 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line 28.

  • Is there a direct bus between Alameda and Watsonville?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Alameda to Watsonville?

    The 51A bus line goes from Santa Clara Av & Stanton St station near Alameda in Alameda to Rockridge BART station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Rockridge BART station near Watsonville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Alameda to Watsonville by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Alameda in Alameda and Watsonville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and train is about 4 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the 51A bus from the Santa Clara Av & Stanton St stop near Alameda in Alameda.

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

    Get off the bus at the Rockridge BART stop, which is closest to Watsonville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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