What is the cheapest way to get from California to Aptos?

The cheapest way to get from California to Aptos is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Aptos?

The fastest way to get from California to Aptos is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between California and Aptos?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Aptos. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

Is there a direct train between California and Aptos?

No, there is no direct train from California to Aptos. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

How far is it from California to Aptos?

The distance between California and Aptos is 385 miles. The road distance is 333.2 miles.

How do I travel from California to Aptos without a car?

The best way to get from California to Aptos without a car is to bus which takes 8h 18m and costs $65 - $130.

How long does it take to get from California to Aptos?

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from California to Aptos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Aptos bus from?

California to Aptos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the California to Aptos train from?

California to Aptos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from California to Aptos?

The best way to get from California to Aptos is to bus which takes 8h 18m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $250 and takes 10h 37m.

Where does the California to Aptos bus arrive?

California to Aptos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Where does the California to Aptos train arrive?

California to Aptos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Can I drive from California to Aptos?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Aptos is 333 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from California to Aptos.

Where can I stay near Aptos?

There are 180+ hotels available in Aptos.

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There are 4 ways to get from California to Aptos by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
8h 18m
$65–122
Drive 331.3 mi
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1. Drive from Los Angeles to Aptoscar 331.3 mi
5h 48m
$61–88
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
10h 37m
$121–242
Bus via Santa Barbara
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 43m
$100–156

California to Aptos by bus

14Weekly Buses

8h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 383.2 mi
Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between California, USA and Aptos, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 8h 19m.

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