What is the cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Aptos?

The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Aptos is to bus which costs $12 - $26 and takes 9h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Aptos?

The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Aptos is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Pismo Beach and Aptos?

No, there is no direct bus from Pismo Beach to Aptos. However, there are services departing from James Way & Highland and arriving at Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 and Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Pismo Beach and Aptos?

No, there is no direct train from Pismo Beach to Aptos. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Pismo Beach to Aptos?

The distance between Pismo Beach and Aptos is 178 miles. The road distance is 167.4 miles.

How do I travel from Pismo Beach to Aptos without a car?

The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Aptos without a car is to bus and line 28 bus and line 2 bus which takes 7h 39m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Pismo Beach to Aptos?

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Pismo Beach to Aptos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pismo Beach to Aptos bus from?

Pismo Beach to Aptos bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, depart from James Way & Highland station.

Where do I catch the Pismo Beach to Aptos train from?

Pismo Beach to Aptos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.

Train or bus from Pismo Beach to Aptos?

The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Aptos is to bus and line 28 bus and line 2 bus which takes 7h 39m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Pismo Beach to Aptos bus arrive?

Pismo Beach to Aptos bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, arrive at Government Center station.

Where does the Pismo Beach to Aptos train arrive?

Pismo Beach to Aptos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Can I drive from Pismo Beach to Aptos?

Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Aptos is 167 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Pismo Beach to Aptos.

Where can I stay near Aptos?

There are 143+ hotels available in Aptos.

Pismo Beach to Aptos - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 28 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Aptos by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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Bus, line 28 bus, line 2 bus
best
1. Take the bus from James Way & Highland to Government Centerbus 10N
2. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus
3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2bus 28 / ...
4. Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1 to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rdbus 2 / ...
7h 39m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus 9N
2. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus 84
3. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9bus 23 / ...
9h 29m
$13–25
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
7h 54m
$77–135
Drive 166.5 mi
1. Drive from Pismo Beach to Aptoscar 166.5 mi
2h 58m
$31–44
Fly, Caltrain, bus
1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - 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
4h 39m
$210–472

Pismo Beach to Aptos by bus

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9h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 176.6 mi
Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Aptos, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from James Way & Highland to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, and Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1 in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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