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How to get fromPalm Springs to Aptosby plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Palm Springs to Aptos by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or subway

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    4h 48m
    $182–371

  2. Drive 434.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Aptoscar car 434.1 mi
    7h 33m
    $80–115

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    13h 28m
    $104–194

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    15h 23m
    $153–310

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PSP - 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
    4h 51m
    $277–807

  6. 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 plane PSP - SJC
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    4h 4m
    $88–389

  7. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Salinasbus bus
    17h 56m
    $94–147

Palm Springs to Aptos by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 499 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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 28m.

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