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How to get fromPalm Desert to Aptosby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, subway or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Palm Desert to Aptos by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planePSP - SJC
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
    4h 38m
    $152–679

  2. Drive 449.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Aptoscar449.4 mi
    7h 46m
    $82–119

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US1210 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train StationbusFlixBus 2005
    14h 7m
    $90–237

  4. Bus, train via Anaheim (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak StationbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    16h 4m

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planePSP - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
    5h 21m
    $125–460

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planePSP - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
    5h 29m
    $160–737

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles DowntownbusFlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    16h 8m
    $108–362

  8. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los AngelesbusEl Paso
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Los Angeles to WatsonvilleshuttleCbx
    13h 38m
    $108–153

Palm Desert to Aptos by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration14h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Aptos, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Salinas Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, and Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1 in around 14h 7m.

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