What is the cheapest way to get from Gilroy to Aptos?

The cheapest way to get from Gilroy to Aptos is to drive which costs $4 - $8 and takes 39 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Gilroy to Aptos?

The fastest way to get from Gilroy to Aptos is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $4 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Gilroy and Aptos?

No, there is no direct bus from Gilroy station to Aptos. However, there are services departing from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station and arriving at Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride and Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Gilroy to Aptos?

The distance between Gilroy and Aptos is 42 miles. The road distance is 27.2 miles.

How do I travel from Gilroy to Aptos without a car?

The best way to get from Gilroy to Aptos without a car is to line 59 bus and line 29 bus and line 2 bus which takes 2h 22m and costs $6 - $14.

How long does it take to get from Gilroy to Aptos?

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Gilroy to Aptos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gilroy to Aptos bus from?

Gilroy to Aptos bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.

Where does the Gilroy to Aptos bus arrive?

Gilroy to Aptos bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride station.

Can I drive from Gilroy to Aptos?

Yes, the driving distance between Gilroy to Aptos is 27 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Gilroy to Aptos.

Where can I stay near Aptos?

There are 153+ hotels available in Aptos.

Gilroy to Aptos - 5 ways to travel via line 59 bus, line 29 bus, and line 2 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Gilroy to Aptos by bus, car, taxi, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 59 bus, line 29 bus, line 2 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride59
2. Take the bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 229
3. Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1 to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd2 / ...
2h 22m
$6–13
Drive 27.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gilroy to Aptos27.1 mi
39 min
$5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gilroy to Aptos27.1 mi
39 min
$90–120
Shuttle, line 1 bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Gilroy to WatsonvilleSan Jose
2. Take the bus from Freedom Blvd & Crestview Dr to Soquel Dr & E Ledyard Way1
1h 10m
$18–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Monterey & 5th to San Jose Diridon68
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front17
3h 44m
$6–19

Gilroy to Aptos by bus

20Weekly Buses

2h 22mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 41.4 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Gilroy, CA, USA and Aptos, CA, USA?

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 22m.

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