What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Aptos?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Aptos is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Aptos?

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Aptos is to fly and bus which takes 4h 17m and costs $120 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and Aptos?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Aptos. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey and arriving at Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Aptos?

The distance between Palm Desert and Aptos is 511 miles. The road distance is 452 miles.

How do I travel from Palm Desert to Aptos without a car?

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Aptos without a car is to bus which takes 13h 42m and costs $80 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Palm Desert to Aptos?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Palm Desert to Aptos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palm Desert to Aptos bus from?

Palm Desert to Aptos bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Indio Bus Station.

Where does the Palm Desert to Aptos bus arrive?

Palm Desert to Aptos bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Aptos?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Aptos is 452 miles. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Palm Desert to Aptos.

Where can I stay near Aptos?

There are 188+ hotels available in Aptos.

Palm Desert to Aptos - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, Caltrain, bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Palm Desert to Aptos by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or subway

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Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus
best
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PSP - SFO
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
5h 2m
$214–409
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
13h 42m
$82–173
Bus, train via San Bernardino
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain
15h 53m
$179–346
Drive 449.3 mi
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Aptoscar 449.3 mi
7h 49m
$82–119
Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane PSP - OAK
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
5h 5m
$309–845
Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane PSP - SJC
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
4h 17m
$120–427
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
15h 58m
$158–317
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
16h 6m
$134–287
Bus, train #3
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Salinasbus
17h 26m

Palm Desert to Aptos by bus and foot

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13h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 508.2 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Aptos, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 13h 42m.

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