There are 3 ways to get from Aptos to Grass Valley by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the train from San Jose to Auburn Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
8h 44m$68–135Drive 206.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aptos to Grass Valleycar 206.6 mi
3h 45m$38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrakbus
- Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
11h 29m$59–92
Aptos to Grass Valley by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aptos to Grass Valley is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Aptos to Grass Valley is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Aptos to Grass Valley. However, there are services departing from Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd and arriving at Tinloy St at Bank St via Front, San Jose, Stockton, Sacramento and Nevada St at Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
The distance between Aptos and Grass Valley is 234 miles. The road distance is 207.8 miles.
The best way to get from Aptos to Grass Valley without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 44m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Aptos to Grass Valley, including transfers.
Aptos to Grass Valley bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.
Aptos to Grass Valley bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aptos to Grass Valley is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Aptos to Grass Valley.
There are 91+ hotels available in Grass Valley.
What companies run services between Aptos, CA, USA and Grass Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd to Tinloy St at Bank St via River St S. & Soquel Ave, Front, Diridon Station, San Jose, Stockton, Sacramento, Auburn Amtrak, and Nevada St at Amtrak Station in around 11h 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- scmtd.com
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530.477.0103
- [email protected]
- Website
- nevadacountyca.gov
Bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3456/Transit-Services
- Schedules at
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2258/Route-Schedules-and-Maps
- Seniors 65+, disabled, youth 6-17
- $1–2
- Adult 18+
- $1–3
Bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3456/Transit-Services
- Schedules at
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2258/Route-Schedules-and-Maps
- Seniors 65+, disabled, youth 6-17
- $1–2
- Adult 18+
- $1–3
- Phone
- +1 530-745-7570
- Website
- placercountytransit.com
Bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://placercountytransit.com
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