The average bus between San Rafael and Aptos takes 8h 6m and the fastest bus takes 5h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from San Rafael 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 twice daily between San Rafael and Aptos. The earliest departure is at 11:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Rafael is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Aptos at 9:46 AM. All services require a transfer at San Francisco Bus Station and take an average of 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Aptos. However, there are services departing from San Rafael station and arriving at Aptos station via Mission St & Fremont St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
San Rafael to Aptos bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A station.
San Rafael to Aptos bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Soquel Ave & Front station.
The distance between San Rafael and Aptos is 124 km. The road distance is 178 km.
You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via San Francisco Bus Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 5h 34m.
