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How to get fromAptos to San Diegoby bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Aptos to San Diego by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Line 2 bus, bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd to River St S. & Soquel Avebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    4h 48m
    $88–531

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    14h 5m
    $82–162

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    16h 12m
    $154–336

  4. Drive 451.6 mi

    1. Drive from Aptos to San Diegocar car 451.6 mi
    7h 52m
    $83–119

  5. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    5h 36m
    $87–273

  6. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    6h 19m
    $101–311

  7. Line 28 bus, line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2 to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus
    3. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - SAN
    7h 20m
    $149–338

  8. Bus via San Ysidro

    1. Take the bus from Front to E San Fernando & S 7thbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    14h 56m
    $98–154

Aptos to San Diego by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 463.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Aptos, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd to County Center/Little Italy Station via River St S. & Soquel Ave, Front, Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 14h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd to San Diego via Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, Salinas, and Los Angeles in around 16h 12m.

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