There are 3 ways to get from Carmichael to Aptos by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Sacramento to San JoseCapitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front17
6h 41m$42–62Drive 156.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmichael to Aptos156.1 mi
3h 4m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Stockton
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front17
8h 26m
Carmichael to Aptos by tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmichael to Aptos is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Carmichael to Aptos is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmichael to Aptos. However, there are services departing from Fair Oaks Blvd & Marconi Ave and arriving at Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via Arden Way & Del Paso Blvd Lrt, Sacramento, Stockton, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
The distance between Carmichael and Aptos is 185 miles. The road distance is 157 miles.
The best way to get from Carmichael to Aptos without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 41m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Carmichael to Aptos, including transfers.
Carmichael to Aptos bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
Carmichael to Aptos bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmichael to Aptos is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Carmichael to Aptos.
There are 138+ hotels available in Aptos.
What companies run services between Carmichael, CA, USA and Aptos, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Fair Oaks Blvd & Marconi Ave to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via Arden Way & Del Paso Blvd Lrt, J St & 4Th St, Sacramento, Stockton, San Jose, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 8h 26m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- scmtd.com
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Sacramento to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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