The average bus between Aptos and Monterey takes 3h 9m and the fastest bus takes 2h 14m. There is a bus service every few hours from Aptos to Monterey. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Aptos and Monterey. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Aptos is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Monterey at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2 and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Aptos to Monterey? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Aptos to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Aptos station and arriving at Monterey station via Watsonville Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Aptos to Monterey bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd station.
Aptos to Monterey bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Tyler / Franklin station.
The distance between Aptos and Monterey is 41.9 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a bus from Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd to Tyler / Franklin via Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 3h 30m.