There are 6 ways to get from Palm Springs to Aptos by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus
best- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PSP - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
6h 9m$154–351Drive 434.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Springs to Aptoscar 434.1 mi
7h 33m$80–115Bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
13h 47m$93–157Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
15h 29m$123–269Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane PSP - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
6h 14m$260–787Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane PSP - SJC
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
5h 26m$246–829
Palm Springs to Aptos by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Aptos is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Aptos is to fly and bus which takes 5h 26m and costs $240 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Aptos. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop 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 13h 47m.
The distance between Palm Springs and Aptos is 503 miles. The road distance is 436.6 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Aptos without a car is to bus which takes 13h 47m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Palm Springs to Aptos, including transfers.
Palm Springs to Aptos bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Palm Springs to Aptos bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Aptos is 437 miles. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Palm Springs to Aptos.
There are 180+ hotels available in Aptos.
What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Aptos, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 13h 47m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
- 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 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
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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