Watsonville, CA, USA to Sacramento, CA, USA from $9: 6 ways by bus, train, flight or car

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188 kmDistance

2h 50m Fastest

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Watsonville - Sacramento operators

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Bus

Contact phone

+1 (831) 425-8600

Website

http://www.scmtd.com

Bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 2 to River St S. & Soquel Ave

Average Duration

1h 6m

Estimated price

$1046-1047

Bus from Soquel Ave & Front to Diridon Station

Average Duration

58m

Estimated price

$1046-1047

Contact phone

+1 714-839-3500

Website

https://xedohoang.com/en

Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Sacramento

Average Duration

Estimated price

0-0

Train

Contact phone

+1 800-872-7245

Website

https://www.amtrak.com/home.html

Train from Salinas to Oakland

Average Duration

2h 53m

Estimated price

$748-749

Train from Oakland to Sacramento

Average Duration

1h 58m

Estimated price

$95-584

Train from Richmond to Sacramento

Average Duration

1h 38m

Estimated price

$95-584

Plane

Website

http://united.com

Plane from Monterey (MRY) to San Francisco (SFO)

Average Duration

56m

Estimated price

$90-586

Plane from San Francisco (SFO) to Sacramento (SMF)

Average Duration

Estimated price

$587-588

Shuttle

Contact phone

+1 831-373-7777

Website

http://groometransportation.com

Shuttle from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport International Arrivals

Average Duration

2h 10m

Estimated price

$7480-583

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The distance between Watsonville and Sacramento is 188 km, with a road distance of 260 km. If you choose to travel by train, it will take approximately 7 hours and 25 minutes to reach Sacramento from Watsonville. Taking a combination of Line 71 bus, another bus, and a train, the travel time would be around 6 hours and 40 minutes. Alternatively, driving by car would take approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes to reach Watsonville from Sacramento, while taking a bus would take around 7 hours and 11 minutes.

The most cost-effective and time-efficient transportation option for traveling from Watsonville to Sacramento is by driving. It takes approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes and costs around $29-$45 in fuel expenses.

The price of a train ticket between Watsonville and Sacramento can range from $10 to $158, depending on various factors such as the class and time of travel. On the other hand, the price of a bus ticket between Sacramento and Watsonville can vary from $24 to $98, again depending on factors like the bus company and time of travel.

To travel from Watsonville to Sacramento without using public transportation, the best option is to drive. The distance between the two cities is about 261 km and the journey takes approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes by car. The prices for this route vary, typically ranging from $29 to $45 depending on factors such as gas prices and tolls.

To travel from Watsonville to Sacramento without a car, you can take the line 71 bus to the bus station, then transfer to a bus that will take you to the train station. From there, you can catch a train to Sacramento. This journey typically takes about 6 hours and 40 minutes and costs between $9 and $110.

No, there is no direct link between Watsonville and Sacramento by bus. However, there are bus services available with transfers through Salinas Train Station and San Francisco, which take approximately 7 hours and 11 minutes.

The flight time between Watsonville and Sacramento typically takes around 51 minutes with a direct flight from San Francisco Airport to Sacramento Airport.

There are numerous options for accommodation near Sacramento. There are over 255 hotels available, offering a variety of choices for all budgets and preferences. Prices start at $57 per night, with options ranging from budget-friendly motels to luxury hotels. Some popular areas to consider staying in include Downtown Sacramento and the Midtown district, which are all conveniently located close to popular attractions and amenities.