What is the cheapest way to get from Los Altos to Aptos?

The cheapest way to get from Los Altos to Aptos is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 51 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Altos to Aptos?

The fastest way to get from Los Altos to Aptos is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Los Altos and Aptos?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Altos to Aptos. However, there are services departing from San Antonio & Almond and arriving at Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via El Camino & Showers, Santa Clara & 1st, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Los Altos to Aptos?

The distance between Los Altos and Aptos is 58 miles. The road distance is 43 miles.

How do I travel from Los Altos to Aptos without a car?

The best way to get from Los Altos to Aptos without a car is to line 40 bus and bus and line 2 bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $10 - $25.

How long does it take to get from Los Altos to Aptos?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Los Altos to Aptos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Altos to Aptos bus from?

Los Altos to Aptos bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from El Camino & Showers station.

Where does the Los Altos to Aptos bus arrive?

Los Altos to Aptos bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Santa Clara & 1st station.

Can I drive from Los Altos to Aptos?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Altos to Aptos is 43 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Los Altos to Aptos.

Where can I stay near Aptos?

There are 154+ hotels available in Aptos.

Los Altos to Aptos - 4 ways to travel via line 40 bus, bus, line 2 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Los Altos to Aptos by bus (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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

Line 40 bus, bus, line 2 bus
best
1. Take the bus from San Antonio & Almond to Mountain View Transit Center40
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front17
3. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd2 / ...
3h 10m
$10–25
Drive 42.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Altos to Aptos42.8 mi
51 min
$8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Altos to Aptos42.8 mi
51 min
$150–180
Line 22 bus, bus, line 2 bus
1. Take the bus from El Camino & Showers to Santa Clara & 1st22
2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front17
3. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd2 / ...
3h 31m
$8–24

Los Altos to Aptos by bus and train

177Weekly Services

3h 10mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 57.9 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Aptos, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Antonio & Almond to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via Mountain View Transit Center, Mountain View Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 3h 10m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Bus operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.