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How to get fromSan Diego to Aptosby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - 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
    3h 54m
    $92–533

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    12h 45m
    $83–156

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 33m
    $155–335

  4. Drive 451.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Aptoscar car 451.4 mi
    7h 51m
    $83–119

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - 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 40m
    $88–269

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - 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 52m
    $97–291

  7. Bus via San Ysidro

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus bus San Ysidro
    2. Take the bus from E San Fernando & S 7th to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    15h 31m
    $98–154

San Diego to Aptos by tram and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Aptos, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 12h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via Los Angeles, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, and Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1 in around 14h 33m.

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