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How to get from Redwood City to Watsonville by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Redwood City to Watsonville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LOCAL train from Redwood City station to San Jose Diridon 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 24 min.

264min
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL
LOCAL
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 2828
Walk to Watsonville
Leaves from Redwood City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Redwood City
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    Tamien
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salinas
    100 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 Redwood City to Watsonville

The distance between Redwood City, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Watsonville, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 110.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 264 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Redwood City 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 Redwood City

Redwood City is located at Redwood City, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is El Camino Real & Brewster Ave.

Bus stations close to Redwood City:

  • El Camino Real & Brewster Ave
  • El Camino Real & Winklebleck St

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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Redwood City to Watsonville?

    The fastest way takes 264 minutes, using Bus line LOCAL, Bus line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line 28.

  • Is there a direct train between Redwood City and Watsonville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from Redwood City to Watsonville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The LOCAL train line goes from Redwood City station near Redwood City to Tamien station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Tamien station near Watsonville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

  • How long does it take to travel from Redwood City to Watsonville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Redwood City and Watsonville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train and bus is about 4 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Redwood City to get to Watsonville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the LOCAL train from the Redwood City station near Redwood City in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Redwood City and Watsonville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the train at the Tamien stop, which is closest to Watsonville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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