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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bittersweet Bistro (787 Rio Del Mar Blvd) and Nicholson Vineyards (2800 Pleasant Valley Rd) are great picks.
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 Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Aptos from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 20m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Aptos. The train journey from Aptos to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around C$ 23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about C$ 36 for a 4h 02m trip.
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 Thrifty and Kyte, among others, in San Francisco.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aptos, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Aptos takes 89 km and will cost you around C$ 40. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about C$ 60 for a journey of 676 km.
Average rates range from around C$ 649 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 440 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre in Aptos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.15 and C$ 22.87. 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 rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.