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 27 miles from Aptos. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, Southwest, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Aptos departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Aptos. The train journey from Aptos to Sacramento takes 1h 37m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $28 for a 4h 00m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Aptos is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 63 miles from Aptos. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Aptos using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Oakland, the bus ride to Aptos takes 25 miles and will cost you around $9. From Reno, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 395 miles.
Airlines serving Aptos
Where to stay in Aptos
Average rates range from around $466 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $276 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
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Aptos is Full-size (Ford Explorer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.