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How to get fromSanta Clarita to Aptosby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus, subway, or tram

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There are 11 ways to get from Santa Clarita to Aptos by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus, subway, or tram

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    9h 36m
    $70–142

  2. Drive 301.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Clarita to Aptoscar car 301.4 mi
    5h 16m
    $55–80

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 12m
    $121–242

  4. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the train from Newhall to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rdbus bus
    5h 57m
    $516–793

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Salinasbus bus Ans 6238
    12h 20m

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    6h 29m
    $143–655

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the train from Newhall to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4. Take the bus from Berryessa BART to San Jose Diridonbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rdbus bus
    6h 49m
    $330–701

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    7h 11m
    $127–257

  9. Train, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    4. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    5. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rdbus bus
    7h 59m
    $82–378

  10. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus, line 28 bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2bus bus
    5. Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1 to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rdbus bus
    8h 50m
    $294–742

  11. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus, line 28 bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the train from Newhall to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2bus bus
    5. Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1 to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rdbus bus
    8h 14m
    $477–830

Santa Clarita to Aptos by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401 mi
  • Duration: 9h 36m

What companies run services between Santa Clarita, CA, USA and Aptos, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Newhall to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via Glendale, Glendale Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 9h 36m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $110–220 and the journey takes 7h 52m.

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