Aptos travel guide

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You're Going to Love Aptos

With a population of 6,220, Aptos is a must-see destination in California, United States.

Where to Eat in Aptos

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bittersweet Bistro (787 Rio Del Mar Blvd) and Nicholson Vineyards (2800 Pleasant Valley Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Aptos

Aptos in January
Estimated hotel price
$323
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aptos in January
Estimated hotel price
$323
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Aptos

Plane

Although Aptos doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 43 km from Aptos. The shortest flight to Aptos from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Aptos. The train journey from Aptos to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Aptos is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 101 km from Aptos. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Aptos using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Burbank, the bus ride to Aptos takes 676 km and will cost you around $77. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $151 for a journey of 684 km.

Plane

Although Aptos doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 43 km from Aptos. The shortest flight to Aptos from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Aptos. The train journey from Aptos to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Aptos is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 101 km from Aptos. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Aptos using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Burbank, the bus ride to Aptos takes 676 km and will cost you around $77. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $151 for a journey of 684 km.

Airports near Aptos

Airlines serving Aptos

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aptos

Average rates range from around $739 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $462 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Aptos

Hiring a car in Aptos

Expect to pay $1.71 per litre in Aptos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.52 and $27.36. The most frequently booked car type in Aptos is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.71 per litre in Aptos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.52 and $27.36. The most frequently booked car type in Aptos is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.