There are 10 ways to get from Fullerton to Aptos by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
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Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus, line 2 bus
best- Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LAX - SJC
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
- Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rdbus
6h 14m$142–652Drive 355.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fullerton to Aptoscar 355.7 mi
6h 14m$65–94Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
10h 45m$67–128Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
12h 13m$106–235Line 30 bus, line 62 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus, line 2 bus
- Take the bus from Orangethorpe-Woods to Gridley-187Thbus
- Take the bus from Gridley / 187th to 226th / Norwalkbus
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LGB - SJC
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
- Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rdbus
6h 58m$92–505Line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SNA - SJC
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
7h 19m$211–833Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus, line 2 bus
- Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane BUR - SJC
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
- Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rdbus
6h 53m$501–799Line 30 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus, line 2 bus
- Take the bus from Orangethorpe-Woods to Gridley-187Thbus
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane LGB - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from Berryessa BART to San Jose Diridonbus
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
- Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rdbus
7h 51m$101–523Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane ONT - SJC
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
7h 40m$216–867Bus via Santa Barbara
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
12h 20m$96–154
Fullerton to Aptos by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fullerton to Aptos is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Fullerton to Aptos is to train and fly and bus and line 2 bus which takes 6h 14m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Fullerton to Aptos. However, there are services departing from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and arriving at Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Fullerton station to Aptos. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.
The distance between Fullerton and Aptos is 397 miles. The road distance is 357.7 miles.
The best way to get from Fullerton to Aptos without a car is to bus which takes 10h 45m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Fullerton to Aptos, including transfers.
Fullerton to Aptos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
Fullerton to Aptos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Fullerton to Aptos is to bus which takes 10h 45m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $240 and takes 12h 13m.
What companies run services between Fullerton, CA, USA and Aptos, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 10h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $95–210 and the journey takes 8h 19m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
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More Questions & Answers
Fullerton to Aptos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Fullerton to Aptos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fullerton to Aptos is 358 miles. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Fullerton to Aptos.
There are 184+ hotels available in Aptos.


