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 Cafe Sparrow (8042 Soquel Dr) are great picks.
When to visit Aptos
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 Los Angeles takes 0h 38m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Santa Clara, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 00m 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 Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aptos, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Fresno, the bus ride to Aptos takes 652 km and will cost you around $106. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $137 for a journey of 700 km.
Airlines serving Aptos
Where to stay in Aptos
Average rates range from around $790 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $471 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Aptos
Hiring a car in Aptos
Expect to pay $1.75 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 $20.91 and $27.87. 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.