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

By bus and train

To get from Pleasanton to Watsonville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE train from Pleasanton Amtrak Station station to San Jose 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 6 min.

306min
Walk to train station
Train - AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICEAMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 2828
Walk to Watsonville
Leaves from Pleasanton Amtrak Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Pleasanton Amtrak Station
    0.62 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICEAMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    San Jose
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose
    59 min
  • 4
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Los Angeles
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salinas
    100 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1
    ID 9201
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Watsonville
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rodriguez / Second
    ID 6539
    47 min
  • 9
    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 ACETRAIN, COAST STARLIGHT and 28

To get from Pleasanton to Watsonville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ACETRAIN train from Pleasanton Amtrak Station station to San Jose Amtrak Station 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 5 min.

305min
Walk to train station
Train - ACETRAINACETRAIN
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 2828
Walk to Watsonville
Leaves from Pleasanton Amtrak Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Pleasanton Amtrak Station
    ID 74757
    0.65 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - ACETRAINACETRAIN
    Wait for train
    ACETRAIN
    San Jose
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose Amtrak Station
    ID 74752
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose
    140 yd • 2 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 Pleasanton to Watsonville

The distance between Pleasanton, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Watsonville, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 121.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 306 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton

Pleasanton is located at Main Street, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Neal St & First St EB.

Train stations close to Pleasanton:

  • Pleasanton Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to Pleasanton:

  • Neal St & First St EB
  • First St & Neal St
  • Neal St & First 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

Related Routes

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

To get from Pleasanton to Watsonville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ACETRAIN train from Pleasanton Amtrak Station station to San Jose Amtrak Station 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 5 min.

305min
Walk to train station
Train - ACETRAINACETRAIN
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 2828
Walk to Watsonville
Leaves from Pleasanton Amtrak Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Pleasanton Amtrak Station
    ID 74757
    0.65 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - ACETRAINACETRAIN
    Wait for train
    ACETRAIN
    San Jose
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose Amtrak Station
    ID 74752
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose
    140 yd • 2 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 306 minutes, using Bus line AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE, Bus line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line 28.

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

    The alternative route takes 305 minutes, using Bus line ACETRAIN, Bus line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line 28.

  • Is there a direct train between Pleasanton and Watsonville?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Pleasanton to Watsonville?

    The AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE train line goes from Pleasanton Amtrak Station station near Pleasanton in Pleasanton to San Jose station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Watsonville station near Watsonville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    The total travel time between Pleasanton in Pleasanton and Watsonville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train and bus is about 5 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Pleasanton to get to Watsonville?

    Get on the AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE train from the Pleasanton Amtrak Station station near Pleasanton in Pleasanton.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Pleasanton and Watsonville?

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

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