There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Aptos by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or subway
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Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus, line 2 bus
best- 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
- Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rdbus
4h 3m$208–818Bus
cheapest- 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
11h 48m$66–114Train
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
12h 47m$98–233Drive 373.5 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Aptoscar 373.5 mi
6h 32m$69–99Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SNA - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
4h 56m$228–747
Irvine to Aptos by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Aptos is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Aptos is to fly and bus and line 2 bus which takes 4h 3m and costs $200 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Aptos. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Aptos. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.
The distance between Irvine and Aptos is 392 miles. The road distance is 375.7 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Aptos without a car is to bus which takes 11h 48m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Irvine to Aptos, including transfers.
Irvine to Aptos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
Irvine to Aptos train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Aptos is to bus which takes 11h 48m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $240 and takes 12h 47m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Aptos, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 11h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, and Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1 in around 12h 47m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
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Booking & Getting There
Irvine to Aptos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Irvine to Aptos train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Aptos is 376 miles. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Irvine to Aptos.
There are 180+ hotels available in Aptos.


