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How to get fromLos Angeles to Aptosby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or tram

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There are 11 ways to get from Los Angeles to Aptos by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or tram

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus, line 2 bus

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rdbus bus
    5h 19m
    $136–644

  2. Drive 331.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Aptoscar car 331.3 mi
    5h 48m
    $61–88

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    9h 10m
    $73–140

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 37m
    $120–243

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus, line 2 bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rdbus bus
    5h 16m
    $515–790

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    6h 8m
    $329–698

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    6h 4m
    $202–857

  8. Tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    3. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rdbus bus
    6h 57m
    $74–367

  9. Line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    7h 56m
    $220–851

  10. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus, line 28 bus, line 2 bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1 to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rdbus bus
    7h 39m
    $287–731

  11. Bus via Salinas

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Salinasbus bus Ans 6238
    10h 13m
    $86–124

Los Angeles to Aptos by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 369.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Aptos, CA, USA?

You can take a train from L.A. Union Station to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via Glendale, Glendale Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 9h 10m. 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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