What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Aptos?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Aptos is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Aptos?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Aptos is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Aptos?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Aptos. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Aptos?

The distance between San Francisco and Aptos is 88 miles. The road distance is 79 miles.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Aptos without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Aptos without a car is to bus and line 2 bus which takes 2h 58m and costs $11 - $26.

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Aptos?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from San Francisco to Aptos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Aptos bus from?

San Francisco to Aptos bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

Where does the San Francisco to Aptos bus arrive?

San Francisco to Aptos bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Aptos?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Aptos is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from San Francisco to Aptos.

Where can I stay near Aptos?

There are 185+ hotels available in Aptos.

San Francisco to Aptos - 4 ways to travel via bus, line 2 bus, Caltrain

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Aptos by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, 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.

Bus, line 2 bus
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1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
3. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rdbus 2 / ...
2h 58m
$12–25
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
3h 6m
$14–26
Drive 78.5 mi
1. Drive from San Francisco to Aptoscar 78.5 mi
1h 28m
$14–20
BART, bus, line 2 bus
1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
3. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rdbus 2 / ...
3h 40m
$15–30

San Francisco to Aptos by bus

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2h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 87.6 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a bus from San Francisco to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 2h 58m.

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