What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Aptos?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Aptos is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Aptos?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Aptos is to fly and bus and line 2 bus which takes 4h 23m and costs $150 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and Aptos?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Aptos. However, there are services departing from Park-19Th and arriving at Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via Katella-Harbor, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Costa Mesa and Aptos?

No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa to Aptos. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to Aptos?

The distance between Costa Mesa and Aptos is 394 miles. The road distance is 371.4 miles.

How do I travel from Costa Mesa to Aptos without a car?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Aptos without a car is to bus which takes 12h 23m and costs $70 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to Aptos?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Costa Mesa to Aptos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Aptos bus from?

Costa Mesa to Aptos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Aptos train from?

Costa Mesa to Aptos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Train or bus from Costa Mesa to Aptos?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Aptos is to bus which takes 12h 23m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $350 and takes 13h 46m.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Aptos bus arrive?

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

Where does the Costa Mesa to Aptos train arrive?

Costa Mesa to Aptos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to Aptos?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Aptos is 371 miles. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Costa Mesa to Aptos.

Where can I stay near Aptos?

There are 176+ hotels available in Aptos.

Costa Mesa to Aptos - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and line 2 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Aptos by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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Fly Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus, line 2 bus
best
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LGB - SJC
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
3. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rdbus
4h 23m
$150–528
Drive 369.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Aptoscar 369.2 mi
6h 32m
$68–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
12h 23m
$73–118
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
13h 46m
$215–343
Fly Long Beach Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane LGB - OAK
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
5h 21m
$154–526
Line 43 bus, line 76 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus, line 2 bus
1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Harbor-Macarthurbus
2. Take the bus from Macarthur-Harbor to Airport-Arrival Terminalbus
3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SNA - SJC
4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
5. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rdbus
6h 55m
$384–827

Costa Mesa to Aptos by bus

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Distance: 392.1 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Aptos, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Park-19Th to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via Harbor-Katella, Katella-Harbor, Artic - Dock 6, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 12h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, Salinas, Lincoln Ave / W Market St, and Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1 in around 13h 46m.

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