The average bus between Gilroy and Aptos takes 4h 33m and the fastest bus takes 1h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gilroy to Aptos. 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 3 times a day between Gilroy and Aptos. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gilroy is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Aptos at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 24m • 2 changes


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2h 51m • 2 changes
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12h 18m • 2 changes


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1h 49m • 2 changes


2h 51m • 2 changes
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14h 12m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Gilroy to Aptos. However, there are services departing from Gilroy station and arriving at Aptos station via Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Gilroy to Aptos bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.
Gilroy to Aptos bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd station.
The distance between Gilroy and Aptos is 29.6 km. The road distance is 67 km.
You can take a bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride and Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1 in around 2h 26m.