The average bus between Palm Desert and Aptos takes 17h 31m and the fastest bus takes 12h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Palm Desert to Aptos. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Palm Desert and Aptos. The earliest departure is at 1:52 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Palm Desert is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Aptos at 7:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy and take an average of 17h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Aptos. However, there are services departing from Indio Bus Station and arriving at Soquel Ave & Front station via Los Angeles Union Station and San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 31m.
Palm Desert to Aptos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.
Palm Desert to Aptos bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Soquel Ave & Front station.
The distance between Palm Desert and Aptos is 617.7 km. The road distance is 723 km.
You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 14h.
