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. Aptos deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Aptos
Food, Drinks, & Nightlife
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
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. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Spirit Airlines, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Aptos departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 25m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Aptos. The train journey from Aptos to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $24 for a 3h 59m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Aptos is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 101 km from Aptos. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aptos, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Aptos takes 89 km and will cost you around $15. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 249 km.
Airlines serving Aptos
Where to stay in Aptos
Average rates range from around $472 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $282 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Aptos
Most booked hotels in Aptos
Renting a car in Aptos
Renting a car in Aptos costs $28 per day, on average, or $55 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 125% cheaper than airport locations in Aptos.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Aptos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. 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 rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.