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How to get fromAptos to San Franciscoby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 3 ways to get from Aptos to San Francisco by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    3h 7m
    $21–34

  2. Drive 77.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aptos to San Franciscocar car 77.7 mi
    1h 31m
    $15–21

  3. Line 2 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd to River St S. & Soquel Avebus bus 2
    2. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus bus
    3h 44m
    $19–35

Aptos to San Francisco by bus and train

Calendar326Weekly Services
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 84.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd to San Francisco via River St S. & Soquel Ave, Front, Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Station in around 3h 44m.

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