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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Aptos has to offer.
Where to Eat in Aptos
If you’re looking for affordable options, Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside (131 Esplanade) and Restaurant Malik Williams (9067 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 27 miles from Aptos. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Delta, Korean Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Aptos departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 21m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Aptos. The train journey from Aptos to Santa Clara takes 1h 01m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 20m 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 Fox and Kyte, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Greyhound operates bus routes to Aptos. From Oakland, the bus ride to Aptos takes 25 miles and will cost you around $24. From San Jose, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 60 miles.
Airlines serving Aptos
Where to stay in Aptos
Average rates range from around $422 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $305 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 $3.63 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 $43.61 and $58.14. The most frequently booked car type in Aptos is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.