There are 3 ways to get from Stockton to Aptos by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
4h 1m$23–35Drive 105.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stockton to Aptoscar 105.9 mi
2h 2m$20–28Bus
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
4h 8m$28–44
Stockton to Aptos by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stockton to Aptos is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Stockton to Aptos is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Stockton to Aptos. However, there are services departing from Stockton and arriving at Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Stockton and Aptos is 124 miles. The road distance is 106.5 miles.
The best way to get from Stockton to Aptos without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 1m and costs $23 - $35.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Stockton to Aptos, including transfers.
Stockton to Aptos bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Stockton station.
Stockton to Aptos bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stockton to Aptos is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Stockton to Aptos.
There are 180+ hotels available in Aptos.
What companies run services between Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA and Aptos, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Stockton to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via San Jose, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 4h 8m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- Ace
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
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